does the bible say good things come to those who wait?
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"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." The Good News: What goes around comes around. Be kind, be patient, and do good in the world. ... "The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.
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"For we walk by faith, not by sight." The Good News: We must believe in the things we do not see. This is the test of true faith, and we will be rewarded in heaven. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."
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David, whom God called “a man after mine own heart” (I Samuel 13:14, Acts 13:22), had seen God's direction in his life. ... If we will follow the Scriptures we will then allow God to order our steps, and this is the testimony of a “good man.” The second attribute is that God delights in the way of the good man.
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The only passage that would come close to indicating this would be Deuteronomy 8:10, “When you have eaten and are satisfied, bless (praise) the Lord your God for the good land He has given you.” In this verse however, it says to bless, “after the meal” and not before the meal.
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Proverbs 18:22, KJV “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.” ... In fact, finding a good wife is evidence of finding favor with God.
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Good things come to those who believe, better things come to those who are patient and the best things come to those who don't give up.
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Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! — This expression appears three times in the Bible, translated only here as “be still” and emphasizes quietness.
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"And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." The Good News: One of the ways you can demonstrate your love for the Lord is to be compassionate and caring towards those you encounter here on Earth.
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“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord” show us that God has given directions as to the way his people should walk (i.e., live) in this world. ... “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (II Timothy 2:15).
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Lamentations 3:22-24 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” Truth: Though we may face difficult times, God renews His grace in every situation we face.
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1 Timothy 6:6-12 But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.
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Patience is often rewarded. A: "Mom, when can I have my birthday present?" B: "Good things come to those who wait, honey." When investing, it pays to be patient. Remember that good things come to those who wait.
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2 Corinthians 9:6-8 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
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Move forward some in the Bible, and in Malachi 3:10-12, giving is the one thing God tells us to test him in. ... It sets a model that generosity in God's people should be sacrificial. Here's a small sampling of what the Bible has to say about giving and generosity.
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The teaching implies that those who have prospered through wickedness will fail, whereas the good who have suffered for the sake of God will win salvation (see also salvation).
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"So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." The Good News: This is literally "the golden rule" of the Bible. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. In other words, if you want to be treated with kindness, be kind to others.
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“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord” show us that God has given directions as to the way his people should walk (i.e., live) in this world. God's Word is our road map for the Christian life. ... The second attribute is that God delights in the way of the good man.