NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition Quotes

“Many people reject Christ because they say they cannot believe he is the Son of God. In reality, the demands that Christ makes for their loyalty and obedience are what they can’t accept. So to protect themselves from the message, they reject the messenger.”
― Ronald A. Beers, NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition

“10:12-13 Often we ask, “What does God expect of me?” Here Moses gives a summary that is simple in form and easy to remember. Here are the essentials: (1) Fear God (have reverence for him). (2) Live in a way that pleases him (follow him). (3) Love him. (4) Serve him with all your heart and soul. (5) Keep his commands. How often we complicate faith with man-made rules, regulations, and requirements. Are you frustrated and burned out from trying hard to please God? Concentrate on his real requirements”
― Ronald A. Beers, NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition

“22But now having been nfreed from sin and oenslaved to God, you 1derive your 2 pbenefit, 3resulting in sanctification, and qthe outcome, eternal life. 23For the wages of rsin is death, but the free gift of God is seternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
― Ronald A. Beers, NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart    And jdo not lean on your own understanding.”
― Ronald A. Beers, NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition

“we must drive out the sinful thoughts and practices to make room for the new.”
― Ronald A. Beers, NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition

“God is always in control; he is able to bring his people back to him.”
― Ronald A. Beers, NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition

“Once again Jesus offers hope. The Holy Spirit gives strength to endure the unreasonable hatred and evil in our world and the hostility many have toward Christ. This is especially comforting for those facing persecution.”
― Ronald A. Beers, NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition

“This is a good principle for us. If even the highest officials in the world approve of our actions and God does not, we should be concerned. But if God approves, even though others don’t, we should be content.”
― Ronald A. Beers, NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition

“If we want to have a relationship with God, we must put aside our sinful ways of living. To claim that we belong to him but then to go out and live for ourselves is hypocrisy. Christ will expose and judge such deceit”
― Ronald A. Beers, NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition

“Do you have questions about Jesus—about who he is or what he expects of you? Admit them to yourself and to God, and begin looking for answers. Only as you face your doubts honestly can you begin to resolve them.”
― Ronald A. Beers, NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition

“But popularity is no guarantee of truth, and human flattery does not bring God’s approval. Sadness lies ahead for those who chase after the crowd’s praise rather than God’s truth.”
― Ronald A. Beers, NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition

“Great temptations can come from those who love us and seek to protect us. Be cautious of advice from a friend who says, “Surely God doesn’t want you to face this.” Often our most difficult temptations come from those who are only trying to protect us from discomfort.”
― Ronald A. Beers, NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition

“Remember, your convictions are only strong if they hold up under pressure!”
― Ronald A. Beers, NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition

“Self-reliance and arrogance have no place among God’s people or in his kingdom.”
― Ronald A. Beers, NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition

“And Jesus answered and said, “You unbelieving and perverted generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring him here to Me.” 18And Jesus rebuked him, and the demon came out of him, and the boy was cured 1at once. 19Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not drive it out?” 20And He said to them, “Because of the littleness of your faith; for truly I say to you, oif you have faith 1the size of pa mustard seed, you will say to qthis mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and rnothing will be impossible to you. 21[1 sBut this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”]”
― Ronald A. Beers, NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition

“Do all things without egrumbling or disputing; 15so that you will 1prove yourselves to be fblameless and innocent, gchildren of God above reproach in the midst of a hcrooked and perverse generation, among whom you 2 iappear as 3lights in the world, 16holding 1fast the word of life, so that in jthe day of Christ I will have reason to glory because I did not krun in vain nor ltoil in vain.”
― Ronald A. Beers, NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition

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― Ronald A. Beers, NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition

“Habakkuk couldn’t understand why God seemed to do nothing about the wickedness in society. Then he realized that faith in God alone would supply the answers to his questions.”
― Tyndale House Publishers Inc., NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition

“Instead of questioning the ways of God, we should realize that he is totally just, and we should have faith that he is in control and that one day evil will be utterly destroyed.”
― Tyndale House Publishers Inc., NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition

“we live by the Spirit, let us also 1walk xby the Spirit. 26Let us not become yboastful, challenging one another, envying one another.”
― Tyndale House Publishers Inc., NASB Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition