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“The “fruit” of our character is our conduct.”
― Tyndale, HelpFinder Bible NLT: God's Word at Your Point of Need

“Just as an apple can look good on the outside but be full of worms, so the fruit God desires in you is not the external appearance of goodness but the internal authenticity of a heart that truly wants to love and serve him.”
― Tyndale, HelpFinder Bible NLT: God's Word at Your Point of Need

“Sometimes the Lord calms the storm; more often he lets the storm rage and calms the child.”
― Tyndale, The Daily Walk Bible-NLT

“Matthew 10:16 | “Be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves.” When you realize you cannot trust a particular person, act wisely and take steps to keep from getting hurt again. If you know someone is going to betray you, prepare yourself. Don’t fall for that person’s flattery. Think through how you will respond to the gossip that will spread about you. But you can do this without retaliation—with kind words and a forgiving heart. You can avoid revenge and grant forgiveness while still exercising prudent self-protection.”
― Tyndale, HelpFinder Bible NLT: God's Word at Your Point of Need

“Your heart betrays you before it betrays God. To deceive God, you must deceive yourself into believing that it is okay to deceive him.”
― Tyndale, HelpFinder Bible NLT: God's Word at Your Point of Need

“Proverbs 21:17 | Those who love pleasure become poor; those who love wine and luxury will never be rich. Laziness and poor planning can lead to anxiety.”
― Tyndale, HelpFinder Bible NLT: God's Word at Your Point of Need

“Developing character is like developing any other skill. You must practice. Keep on doing what is good and right, and constantly practice character traits like kindness, generosity, compassion, and honesty. What you value most is usually what you will work hardest to attain.”
― Tyndale, HelpFinder Bible NLT: God's Word at Your Point of Need

“Is there any way I can avoid trouble and adversity? James 1:2-3 | When troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.”
― Tyndale, HelpFinder Bible NLT: God's Word at Your Point of Need

“Paul is reminding us that although our salvation does not depend upon our reputation, our reputation can impede the ministry of the gospel to others. If your neighbors or work associates discovered you were a Christian, would it draw them closer to Christ or put them off?”
― Tyndale, HelpFinder Bible NLT: God's Word at Your Point of Need

“The truth of God’s Word produces change only when it is allowed to penetrate deep into our hearts.”
― Tyndale, HelpFinder Bible NLT: God's Word at Your Point of Need

“Being betrayed is like suddenly hitting a sheet of ice while driving. Our basis for trust is gone, and we go into a dangerous skid. But when we turn to the Lord, it is like throwing sand on the road, restoring us to safety.”
― Tyndale, HelpFinder Bible NLT: God's Word at Your Point of Need

“A community of believers not only provides an organized means of preaching and teaching God’s Word, but also provides a chance to regularly get together with other believers to strengthen, encourage and build each other up, pray for each other, hold each other accountable, and meet each other’s needs. God promises to join you whenever you meet together.”
― Tyndale, HelpFinder Bible NLT: God's Word at Your Point of Need

“As God’s follower you are to live a life that bears the healthy fruit of righteousness, justice, kindness, love, and truth—all important and productive means of growing God’s Kingdom on earth.”
― Tyndale, HelpFinder Bible NLT: God's Word at Your Point of Need

“Though John commends love as a necessary part of the Christian life, it must not sentimentally embrace those who willfully seek to destroy the truth.”
― Tyndale, The Daily Walk Bible-NLT

“In Jesus Christ, we find all of the characteristics we would like to follow. When you have a question about what to do, ask what Jesus would have done.”
― Tyndale, HelpFinder Bible NLT: God's Word at Your Point of Need

“A forgiven person forgives.”
― Tyndale, HelpFinder Bible NLT: God's Word at Your Point of Need

“Think of someone whose lifestyle would normally cause you to avoid him or her, and plan an action to demonstrate God’s love.”
― Tyndale, The Daily Walk Bible-NLT

“But the Israelites continued to groan under their burden of slavery. They cried out for help”
― Tyndale, The Daily Walk Bible-NLT

“We do not change in order to receive God’s approval, we change as a response to God’s love.”
― Tyndale, HelpFinder Bible NLT: God's Word at Your Point of Need