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Do Good Deeds

The call to all Christians is to do good deeds; by your good deeds you bring glory to God. Your faith in God if that faith is without good deeds is not enough. Care for others and encourage them to do their own good deeds, all wrapped in love, for that love identifies you as a faithful child of God. Do good deeds.

In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and will praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16

By helping each other with your troubles, you truly obey the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

We must not become tired of doing good. We will receive our harvest of eternal life at the right time if we do not give up. When we have the opportunity to help anyone, we should do it. But we should give special attention to those who are in the family of believers. Galatians 6:9-10

This is my prayer for you: that your love will grow more and more; that you will have knowledge and understanding with your love; that you will see the difference between good and bad and will choose the good; that you will be pure and without wrong for the coming of Christ. Philippians 1:9-10

My children, we should love people not only with words and talk, but by our actions and true caring. 1 John 3:18

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Use Measured Words

Words can be either lasting solace or lethal poison. The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. Do not utter both blessing and cursing, good and evil, for such contradictions only insult God and discourage his people. Think before speaking. Use measured words.

Good people have good things in their hearts, and so they say good things. But evil people have evil in their hearts, so they say evil things. And I tell you that on the Judgment Day people will be responsible for every careless thing they have said. The words you have said will be used to judge you. Some of your words will prove you right, but some of your words will prove you guilty.  Matthew 12:35-37

Besides that, they learn to waste their time, going from house to house. And they not only waste their time but also begin to gossip and busy themselves with other people’s lives, saying things they should not say. 1 Timothy 5:13

We use our tongues to praise our Lord and Father, but then we curse people, whom God made like himself. Praises and curses come from the same mouth! My brothers and sisters, this should not happen. James 3:9-10

Brothers and sisters, do not tell evil lies about each other. If you speak against your fellow believers or judge them, you are judging and speaking against the law they follow. And when you are judging the law, you are no longer a follower of the law. You have become a judge. God is the only Lawmaker and Judge. He is the only One who can save and destroy. So it is not right for you to judge your neighbor. James 4:11-12

Lead Serve Love: 100 Three-Word Ways to Live Like Jesus can be purchased for Kindle here.

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Tell the Truth

Simply let your Yes, be Yes, and your No, No. You are a member of the Christian household, and every member has a right to the truth; do not lie. Have faith and trust the results of honoring and defending the truth. Turn away from your former ill practices and conduct yourself as a new and better person. Tell the truth.

Say only yes if you mean yes, and no if you mean no. If you say more than yes or no, it is from the Evil One. Matthew 5:37

So you must stop telling lies. Tell each other the truth, because we all belong to each other in the same body. When you are angry, do not sin, and be sure to stop being angry before the end of the day. Do not give the devil a way to defeat you. Ephesians 4:25-27

But now also put these things out of your life: anger, bad temper, doing or saying things to hurt others, and using evil words when you talk. Do not lie to each other. You have left your old sinful life and the things you did before. Colossians 3:8-9

The Scripture says, A person must do these things to enjoy life and have many happy days. He must not say evil things, and he must not tell lies. He must stop doing evil and do good. He must look for peace and work for it. 1 Peter 3:10-11

Lead Serve Love: 100 Three-Word Ways to Live Like Jesus can be purchased for Kindle here.

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Tell the Truth

Simply let your Yes, be Yes, and your No, No. You are a member of the Christian household, and every member has a right to the truth; do not lie. Have faith and trust the results of honoring and defending the truth. Turn away from your former ill practices and conduct yourself as a new and better person. Tell the truth.

Say only yes if you mean yes, and no if you mean no. If you say more than yes or no, it is from the Evil One. Matthew 5:37

So you must stop telling lies. Tell each other the truth, because we all belong to each other in the same body. When you are angry, do not sin, and be sure to stop being angry before the end of the day. Do not give the devil a way to defeat you. Ephesians 4:25-27

But now also put these things out of your life: anger, bad temper, doing or saying things to hurt others, and using evil words when you talk. Do not lie to each other. You have left your old sinful life and the things you did before. Colossians 3:8-9

The Scripture says, A person must do these things to enjoy life and have many happy days. He must not say evil things, and he must not tell lies. He must stop doing evil and do good. He must look for peace and work for it. 1 Peter 3:10-11

Lead Serve Love: 100 Three-Word Ways to Live Like Jesus can be purchased for Kindle here.

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Listen With Understanding

Pray that you might faithfully hear the Word and use the Word to glorify God in all other things that you hear and answer to. When listening to man, what you hear depends on how you hear. You should be quick to listen, but slow to speak and even slower to become angry, for anger does not bring about the Christian example that God desires. Listen with understanding.

Everything that is hidden will become clear, and every secret thing will be made known. So be careful how you listen. Those who have understanding will be given more. But those who do not have understanding, even what they think they have will be taken away from them.” Luke 8:17-18

Be happy with those who are happy, and be sad with those who are sad. Romans 12:15,

We have spoken freely to you in Corinth and have opened our hearts to you. Our feelings of love for you have not stopped, but you have stopped your feelings of love for us. I speak to you as if you were my children. Do to us as we have done – open your hearts to us. 2 Corinthians 6:11-13

And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, a good teacher, and patient. The Lord’s servant must gently teach those who disagree. Then maybe God will let them change their minds so they can accept the truth. 2 Timothy 2:24-25

My dear brothers and sisters, always be willing to listen and slow to speak. Do not become angry easily, because anger will not help you live the right kind of life God wants. James 1:19-20

Lead Serve Love: 100 Three-Word Ways to Live Like Jesus can be purchased for Kindle here.

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Ease Others’ Burdens

There are many burdens: financial, spiritual, emotional, and physical. To the extent you are able, help lighten others’ burdens. Keep in mind that you yourself are not infallible nor without fault, so judge others’ circumstances gently. Ease others’ burdens.

The only thing they asked us was to remember to help the poor – something I really wanted to do. Galatians 2:10

By helping each other with your troubles, you truly obey the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

But it was good that you helped me when I needed it.  Philippians 4:14

Tell the rich people to do good, to be rich in doing good deeds, to be generous and ready to share. By doing that, they will be saving a treasure for themselves as a strong foundation for the future. Then they will be able to have the life that is true life. 1 Timothy 6:18-19

God is fair; he will not forget the work you did and the love you showed for him by helping his people. And he will remember that you are still helping them. Hebrews 6:10

Lead Serve Love: 100 Three-Word Ways to Live Like Jesus can be purchased for Kindle here.

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Lend Helping Hands

Honest labor is the best remedy for a dishonest life. Every man is to work so that he might provide for himself and be able to help others. To do something for someone in need is pleasing to Christ. When you do, your faith will grow and be witnessed by many. That pleases Christ too. Lend helping hands.

Share with God’s people who need help. Bring strangers in need into your homes. Romans 12:13

I am not commanding you to give. But I want to see if your love is true by comparing you with others that really want to help. 2 Corinthians 8:8

Each one should give as you have decided in your heart to give. You should not be sad when you give, and you should not give because you feel forced to give. God loves the person who gives happily. 2 Corinthians 9:7

Those who are stealing must stop stealing and start working. They should earn an honest living for themselves. Then they will have something to share with those who are poor. Ephesians 4:28

A brother or sister in Christ might need clothes or food. If you say to that person, “God be with you! I hope you stay warm and get plenty to eat,” but you do not give what that person needs, your words are worth nothing. James 2:15-16

Lead Serve Love: 100 Three-Word Ways to Live Like Jesus can be purchased for Kindle here.

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Be Not Indifferent

With wisdom there is also found humility, mercy, consideration and love. Be not indifferent, but be wise and ready to do whatever is good and right, including loving those who may seem impossible to love. Christ died not for his friends alone, but his enemies as well, because he loved them too. Be not indifferent.

“This is my command: Love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12

Patience and encouragement come from God. And I pray that God will help you all agree with each other the way Christ Jesus wants. Then you will all be joined together, and you will give glory to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Christ accepted you, so you should accept each other, which will bring glory to God. Romans 15:5-7

Before God and Christ Jesus and the chosen angels, I command you to do these things without showing favor of any kind to anyone. 1 Timothy 5:21

Remind the believers to yield to the authority of rulers and government leaders, to obey them, to be ready to do good, to speak no evil about anyone, to live in peace, and to be gentle and polite to all people.  Titus 3:1-2

But the wisdom that comes from God is first of all pure, then peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help those who are troubled and to do good for others. It is always fair and honest. James 3:17

Lead Serve Love: 100 Three-Word Ways to Live Like Jesus can be purchased for Kindle here.

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Lift Others Up

Do not walk past and ignore someone who is down, but reach out your hand and take him into your heart. Be kind and compassionate to one another, just as in Christ God has been kind and compassionate to you. Your duty to others is illustrated by the example of Christ. He forgot himself in his work of saving men. You should too. Lift others up.

Jesus answered, “As a man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, some robbers attacked him. They tore off his clothes, beat him, and left him lying there, almost dead. It happened that a Jewish priest was going down that road. When he saw the man, he walked by on the other side. Next, a Levite came there, and after he went over and looked at the man, he walked by on the other side of the road. Then a Samaritan traveling down the road came to where the hurt man was. When he saw the man, he felt very sorry for him. The Samaritan went to him, poured olive oil and wine on his wounds, and bandaged them. Then he put the hurt man on his own donkey and took him to an inn where he cared for him. The next day, the Samaritan brought out two coins, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of this man. If you spend more money on him, I will pay it back to you when I come again.'” Then Jesus said, “Which one of these three men do you think was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by the robbers?” The expert on the law answered, “The one who showed him mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Then go and do what he did.” Luke 10:30-37

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Romans 12:16 (NIV)

We who are strong in faith should help the weak with their weaknesses, and not please only ourselves. Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. Romans 15:1-2 (NIV)

Does your life in Christ give you strength? Does his love comfort you? Do we share together in the spirit? Do you have mercy and kindness? If so, make me very happy by having the same thoughts, sharing the same love, and having one mind and purpose. Philippians 2:1-2

Lead Serve Love: 100 Three-Word Ways to Live Like Jesus can be purchased for Kindle here.

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Offer Your Shoulder

Be there even if you haven’t been asked to show up. When you are least expected is often when you are most needed. Giving comfort secures more real happiness than receiving, and besides, is Godlike and blesses forever. Offer your shoulder.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)

When the Lord saw her, he felt very sorry for her and said, Don’t cry. Luke 7:13

Jesus said, Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust in me. John 14:1

I showed you in all things that you should work as I did and help the weak. I taught you to remember the words Jesus said: It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35

He (God) comforts us every time we have trouble, so when others have trouble, we can comfort them with the same comfort God gives us. 2 Corinthians 1:4

But now you should forgive him and comfort him to keep him from having too much sadness and giving up completely. So I beg you to show that you love him. 2 Corinthians 2:7-8

My God will use his wonderful riches in Christ Jesus to give you everything you need. Philippians 4:19

Lead Serve Love: 100 Three-Word Ways to Live Like Jesus can be purchased for Kindle here.

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