Robbing the Thief
Selected Scriptures
1. Unity
Psalm 133:1,3 (NKJV)
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! For there the LORD commanded the blessing— Life forevermore.”
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NKJV)
Two are better than one, Because they have A GOOD REWARD for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; But how can one be warm alone? Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
2. Joy
Nehemiah 8:10 (NKJV)
Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
James 1:2 (NKJV)
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,
3. Generosity
2 Corinthians 8:1-2 (NKJV)
Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality.
Proverbs 11:25 (NKJV)
The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself.
4. Zeal
Psalm 69:9 (NLT)
Passion for your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.
2 Corinthians 8:3-4 (NKJV)
For I bear witness that according to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability, they were freely willing, imploring us with much urgency that we would receive the gift and the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
Nehemiah 8:4-6 (NKJV)
So Ezra the scribe stood on a platform of wood… And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. Then all the people answered, "Amen, Amen!" while lifting up their hands. And they bowed their heads and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground.
Galatians 6:9 (NKJV)
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
5. Focus
2 Chronicles 30:12 (NKJV)
Also the hand of God was on Judah to give them singleness of heart to obey the command of the king and the leaders, at the word of the LORD.
Joshua 1:7 (NLT)
Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do.
6. Confidence
Hebrews 10:35 (NKJV)
Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward.
Proverbs 3:26 (NKJV)
For the LORD will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught.
Proverbs 14:26 (NKJV)
In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And His children will have a place of refuge.
7. Faith
Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV)
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
