Physical maturity is bound to time. Spiritual maturity is bound to obedience. — John Bevere Aging Copy Share Image
“We want Jesus to come to our house, but we’re going to question Him when He gets there.” — John Bevere Home Copy Share Image
Simply put, the promises of God are not automatic; they must be acquired by faith. — John Bevere Faith Copy Share Image
Without our knowing when it happens, these walls of protection become a prison. — John Bevere Crime Copy Share Image
Selfishness reigns in our society. Men and women today look out for themselves to the neglect and hurt of those around them. — John Bevere Men and women Copy Share Image
“The proof that we believe something isn’t when we agree with what someone teaches us, it’s when we act on it.” — John Bevere Copy Share Image
The Bible is very clear that in the last days men will be “lovers of themselves” (2 Tim. 3:2). — John Bevere Bible Copy Share Image
We don't want to merely obey God: we need to catch His heart. It is then we will glimpse the wisdom behind… — John Bevere Copy Share Image
If we don’t risk being hurt, we cannot give unconditional love. Unconditional love gives others the right to hurt us. — John Bevere Being hurt Copy Share Image
Once you receive revealed knowledge from God, no one can sway you. When God reveals something to you, it doesnt matter what… — John Bevere Whole world Copy Share Image
True humility is absolute obedience and dependence on God. It puts Him first, others second, and ourselves third in all things. — John Bevere Copy Share Image
“The knowledge of God’s Word without love is a destructive force because it puffs us up with pride and legalism.” — John Bevere Legalism Copy Share Image
Physical growth is a function of time. No two-year-old child has ever been six feet tall. Intellectual growth is a function of… — John Bevere Children Copy Share Image
Many ministers are afraid that if they do not fulfill their peoples expectations they will hurt their feelings and lose their support.… — John Bevere Fear Copy Share Image
Just as Jesus learned obedience by the things He suffered, we learn obedience by the difficult circumstances we face. When we obey… — John Bevere Bible Copy Share Image
Is it our fault? Jesus made it very clear that it is impossible to live in this world and not have the… — John Bevere Believers Copy Share Image
This truth remains: Only those you care about can hurt you. You expect more from them-after all, you've given more of yourself… — John Bevere Care Copy Share Image
“When we refrain from acting on what God says in His Word because we believe we can do more to help His… — John Bevere False humility Copy Share Image
Those who become offended do not fully realize how great a debt He has already paid for them to be free. They… — John Bevere Death Copy Share Image
Today the meaning of the word believe has been weakened. In the eyes of most it has become a mere acknowledgment of… — John Bevere Obedience Copy Share Image
“Take Action Perhaps you have seen the movie Gladiator and remember hearing General Maximus shout, “Stay together! As one!” and you saw… — John Bevere Body of christ Copy Share Image
We are like horses that must be broken; basically that one should submit to a pastor even if he is wrong. — John Bevere Copy Share Image
When we filter everything through past hurts, rejections, and experiences, we find it impossible to believe God. — John Bevere Copy Share Image
“Do we honor them for the extras? No, a thousand times no. We [honor them] because God gave us the charge to… — John bevere Time Copy Share Image
Grace gives us the power to live, and mercy keeps us free from guilt, condemnation, and shame. — John Bevere Compassion Copy Share Image
Spiritual growth is neither a function of time or learning, but it is a function of obedience. — John Bevere Growth Copy Share Image
If we do not deal with an offense, it will produce more fruit of sin, such as bitterness, anger, and resentment. — John Bevere Anger Copy Share Image
Jesus had clarified that it was not what goes into the mouth that defiles but what comes out of the mouth. — John Bevere Jesus Copy Share Image
God is waiting to satisfy us, yet His goodness will not satisfy us if we are already full of other things. — John Bevere Goodness Copy Share Image
The Spirit of God is jealous over us; He doesn't want superficial fellowship, but genuine intimacy. — John Bevere Fellowship Copy Share Image
The reason so many struggle with faith is that they lack hope. If you have no hope, faith has nothing to give… — John Bevere Faith Copy Share Image
Hope is the picture painted by Gods Word on the screen of your heart, and faith gives substance to it or brings… — John Bevere Faith Copy Share Image
God doesn't author hardship but uses it to strengthen us for greater conquests. He never leads us into a storm that He… — John Bevere Books Copy Share Image
God is seeking those who hear His call to a life of worship. Those who heed are those who will walk in… — John Bevere Life Copy Share Image
Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. — John Bevere Affliction Copy Share Image
Offense cuts you off from God. We separate ourselves from the pipeline. I've never seen anything block blessings from Heaven except offense. — John Bevere Copy Share Image
“When it comes to leadership, silence is nonverbal communication. It communicates agreement and grants permission by saying, “What you’re doing is fine.” — John Bevere Communication Copy Share Image
Some think it is the big things that cause men to stumble. Often it is the minor ones that shake us the… — John Bevere Big things Copy Share Image
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