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Twenty Whys.. (KJV) 1. WHY SHOULD I SAY I CAN'T WHEN THE BIBLE SAYS I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO GIVES ME STRENGTH? Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. 2. WHY SHOULD I LACK WHEN I KNOW THAT GOD SHALL SUPPLY ALL MY NEEDS ACCORDING TO HIS RICHES IN GLORY IN CHRIST JESUS? Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 3. WHY SHOULD I FEAR WHEN THE BIBLE SAYS GOD HAS NOT GIVEN ME A SPIRIT OF FEAR, BUT OF POWER, LOVE AND A SOUND MIND? II Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 4. WHY SHOULD I BATTLE WITH UNBELIEF KNOWING THAT GOD HAS GIVEN TO ME A MEASURE OF FAITH? Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. 5. WHY SHOULD I BE WEAK WHEN THE BIBLE SAYS THAT THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH AND TO TAKE ACTION BECAUSE I KNOW GOD? Psalm 27:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Daniel 11:32 And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. 6. WHY SHOULD I ALLOW SATAN VICTORY IN MY LIFE WHEN HE THAT IS IN ME IS GREATER THAN HE THAT IS IN THE WORLD? I John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 7. WHY SHOULD I FEEL DEFEATED WHEN THE BIBLE SAYS THAT GOD ALWAYS LEADS ME IN TRIUMPH? II Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. 8. WHY SHOULD I LACK WISDOM WHEN CHRIST BECAME WISDOM TO ME FROM GOD AND GOD GIVES WISDOM TO ME GENEROUSLY WHEN I ASK HIM FOR IT? I Corinthians 1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 9. WHY SHOULD I BE DEPRESSED WHEN I CAN CALL TO MIND GOD'S LOVING KINDNESS, COMPASSION AND FAITHFULNESS AND HAVE HOPE? Lamentations 3:21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. 22 It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. l0 WHY SHOULD I WORRY AND FRET WHEN I CAN CAST ALL MY CARES ON CHRIST, WHO CARES FOR ME? I Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 11. WHY SHOULD I EVER BE IN BONDAGE KNOWING THAT THERE IS LIBERTY WHERE THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS? Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 12. WHY SHOULD I FEEL CONDEMNATION WHEN THE BIBLE SAYS I AM NOT CONDEMNED BECAUSE I AM IN CHRIST? Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 13. WHY SHOULD I FEEL LONELY WHEN JESUS SAID HE IS WITH ME ALWAYS AND HE WILL NEVER LEAVE ME OR FORSAKE ME ? Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Hebrews 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 14 WHY SHOULD I FEEL ACCURSED OR VICTIMIZED WHEN THE BIBLE SAYS THAT CHRIST REDEEMED ME FROM THE CURSE OF THE LAW THAT I MIGHT RECEIVE HIS SPIRIT? Galatians 3:13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: 14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. 15 WHY SHOULD I BE DISCONTENT WHEN I, LIKE PAUL, CAN LEARN TO BE CONTENT IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES? Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 16. WHY SHOULD I FEEL WORTHLESS WHEN CHRIST BECAME SIN ON MY BEHALF THAT I MIGHT BECOME THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD IN HIM? II Corinthians 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 17. WHY SHOULD I FEEL SELF-CONSCIOUS AND INSECURE KNOWING THAT NO ONE CAN BE AGAINST ME WHEN GOD IS FOR ME? Romans 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 18. WHY SHOULD I BE CONFUSED WHEN GOD IS THE AUTHOR OF PEACE AND HE GIVES ME KNOWLEDGE THROUGH HIS INDWELLING SPIRIT? I Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. 19 WHY SHOULD I FEEL LIKE A FAILURE WHEN I AM A CONQUEROR IN ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST? Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 20. WHY SHOULD I BECOME SO ANXIOUS WHEN I CAN TAKE COURAGE KNOWING THAT JESUS HAS OVERCOME THE WORLD AND ITS TRIBULATIONS? Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 1Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 1Peter5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. HOME Have a blessed day! |