If you are unable to watch the video, here is Beth’s message:
Hey girls! You have to know I really love you if I’m going to get on here with all this sunscreen, and with all this sweat, and in the middle of all this beach goings on. But I do love you and want to keep my commitment to you and to the Lord Jesus, and make sure that you know I am still with you in the scripture memory.
I am still memorizing out of the book of Ephesians and I’m in the most interesting verse in Ephesians 4:20. Right before it in verse 19, Paul is talking about the fact that there are people that give themselves over to the flesh. They give themselves over to greed, to callousness of heart, and to every kind of impurity. But he says something in verse 20 that I think is so profound. Ephesians 4:20 says, “But that is not the way you learned Christ.” And I thought about all the opportunities we have for that verse, when someone’s been unloving to us, unkind, or we really want so much to be ugly back to somebody. We’re reminded over and over again “but that is not the way we learned Christ.” That is not what He taught us to do.
I cannot think of a limit to the opportunities that we would have to tuck that verse in our hearts, to be able to say I know better than this. This is not the way I learned Christ. When I depart into the flesh, when I know that I am in an area, maybe even a gray area, maybe it’s not all the way in the ditch, just a gray area. But I can say to myself that’s not the way I learned Christ. I know how I learned Christ. I know what He calls for from me.
Beth, Houston TX
Ephesians 4:20 (ESV) But that is not the way you learned Christ.
We learned Christ in the love and grace and mercy of God the Father who gave Him in our behalf. I’m just crazy about you. Stay with it. It is August 1st and it is a glorious time to celebrate what God has already done in 2015! Have a great day everybody and make sure to put in your verses!
Joan Wetzel, New Orleans, Louisiana,
Matthew 22:4 (NASB)
” ‘ Again he sent out other slaves saying,
“Tell those who have been invited, ‘Behold,
I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and
my fattened livestock are all butchered and
everything is ready; come to the wedding
feast.’ ” ‘ “
Lesa
Garden City, Kansas
John 10:10. NIV
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.
Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools. -Romans 1:22 NLT
Cara Gabrielse, Parker, CO, “Master,” Simon replied, “we worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing. But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.” Luke 5:5, NLT
Ps 84:11 (ESV)
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.
Sheri
Georgetown, TX
This you know my beloved brethren, but everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger. For the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God. James 1:19-20 (NASB)
Lori, Friendswood, TX
2 Cor. 4: 18 (HCSB)
So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Pat Tilson, Fort Worth, TX: I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. (Psalm 16:8 NIV)
Janice Meyer
Euless, Texas
For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10 ESV
Adria A. Jackson TN
For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. II Timothy 1:7 NIV
DeQuincy, LA
“For the word of the Lord is right, And all His work is done in truth. He loves righteousness and justice;
Psalm 33:4-5
Kathy Rowland
Fort Wayne, IN
I Chronicles 16:34 (ESV)
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
for His steadfast love endures forever.
Jen from Round Rock, TX
Psalm 17:6 NLT
I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray.
Joy Lunsford /Troy, AL
1 Peter 5:6-7New Living Translation (NLT)
6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
Debbie, Lancaster, TX
“And after you have suffered a little while,
the God of all grace, who has called you
to His eternal glory in Christ, will himself
restore,confirm, strengthen, and establish you.”
1 Peter 5:10
Becky Frazier, Stromsburg,NE
Acts 4:31b NIV
“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.”
A friend loves at all times and a brother is there for times of trouble.
Proverbs 17:17 ISV
Debbie
Portland, OR
Amber Anderson
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Proverbs 3:3-4 NIV
Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
Monica Applegate
Amarillo, Texas
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Ephesians 4:29 KJV
Karen, Dallas, TX:
It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God – that is, our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
1 Corinthians 1:30 NIV(1984)
Janice
Arcanum,Oh
“”Do not call to mind the former things, Or ponder things of the past. “Behold, I will do something new, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert.”
Isaiah 43:18-19 NASB
http://bible.com/100/isa.43.18-19.nasb
Lisa Markley, Cary, NC: Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.
Romans 4:7-8 NIV
that you may take it to its territory and that you may discern the paths to its home? Job 38:220 (ESV)
Erika, Monson MA
And your ears will hear a word behind you, “This is the way, walk in it,” whenever you turn to the right or to the left. Isaiah 40:21 NAS
Leah Kirksey, Camden, Arkansas
“Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” John 7:38
Lindsey Fellers from Myrtle Beach, SC
“to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians 3:21 ESV
Carol B., Conyers, GA
Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. 1 John 5:21 NIV
Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not for I am with you;
Be not dismayed for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”
Colossians 3:23
Whatever you do, work heartily as for the Lord not for men.
Riche L, Irving,TX
For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;
Psalm 91:11 NIV
Andi Crumrine, Rockwall, TX
“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
Romans 12:17-18 NIV
Marsha Jupiter, Florida
Psalm 16:5 (NIV)
Lord you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure.
Allison in Fort Worth, TX:
When I am in distress, I call to you,
because you answer me.
Psalm 86:7 (NIV)
Jill Smith Eugene, OR
1 Thes. 5:24
The One who calls you is faithful and He will do it.
NIV
God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.
Psalm 46:5 NIV
Amy
Buda, Texas
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5 NIV)
Southern California
“But that is not the way you learned Christ.” Ephesians 4:20 (ESV)
Stephanie, Fort Worth, TX:
He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Isaiah 53:3 ESV
Shauna, Aurora, NE
“For I will proclaim the name of the Lord; ascribe greatness to our God! Deuteronomy 32:3, ESV
Kristina, Burkburnett,TX
there is nothing outside the man which can defile him if it goes into him; but the things which proceed out of the man are what defines the man.
Mark 7:15 NASB
Oh, how timely is this, my husband ( of 25 years) and I are going through a really tough time! A 1 1/2 year separation , a child diagnosised with mental illness, destruction of my family based on a unilateral decision made by one member; needless to say words have been hurled, feelings have been beaten up! I continue to want to lash out, but slowly, I am learning really it doesn’t help and only makes me feel bad. I believe I will tuck this verse my mind, my purse, my cell phone, everywhere to remind me. Sometimes, i am a slow learner!
God Bless
Ephesians 4:20
Debbie, Marion, IN “You, however, did not come to know Christ that way.” Ephesians 4:20 NIV
Dawn, Beavercreek, OH
“I will call to You whenever I am in trouble, and You will answer me,”
Psalm 86:7 (NLT)
Darlyn Knapp -Singer LA- “Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.” Psalm 86:11 (NIV)
Laura Proctor, Madison, MS.
Romans 3:24New International Version (NIV)
24 and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
Molly Gainesville GA
“How blessed is the man who finds wisdom and the man who gains understanding.”
Proverbs 3:13 NASB
Jami Carey, Fishers, IN
Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
Jackie – Plano, TX
2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV – We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
Anne Roline Morristown, TN
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 NIV
Connie Windham
Trout, LA
Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.