Stand Firm in the Spirit

2 Thessalonians 2:15 (NIV)
So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter. 

Stand firm, don't waiver, remember what you learned while with us. This sounds like good advice, and perhaps something we heard as we ventured out into the world. Our parents might have shared the same wisdom their own parents bestowed on them. Below are more words to encourage us to stay strong in the faith, and don't fall when tempted, but keep our eyes on Jesus.

1 Corinthians 16:13 "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong."

1 Samuel 4:9 "Take courage and be men, O Philistines, or you will become slaves to the Hebrews, as they have been slaves to you; therefore, be men and fight."

 

2 Samuel 10:12 "Be strong, and let us show ourselves courageous for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God; and may the LORD do what is good in His sight."

Psalm 31:24 "Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the LORD."

Matthew 24:42 "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come."

Galatians 5:1 "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery."

Ephesians 3:16 "I pray that out of the riches of His glory, He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,"

Consider noting these Bible verses and turning to them when faced with situations which challenge the faith. As this happens regularly in life, and we need to be prepared.



2 Thessalonians 2:13-17