BUT even the archangel (Jude 1:9)

BUT even the archangel Michael,

when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses,

did not himself dare to condemn him for slander 

BUT said, "The Lord rebuke you!"

Jude 1:9

This verse reminded me that I can not handle the devil on my own. If you find your self constantly battling things in your life. Call on the Lord to remove them He is the only one that can remove these problems and we need to show our love and trust in Him by asking Him.

BUT if you forget about yourself (Matt 10:39)

If your first concern is to look after yourself,

you'll find yourself,

BUT

 if you forget about yourself and look to me,

you will find both yourself and me.

Matthew 10:39

2 is better then 1

BUT... to others in parables (Luke 8:9-10)

And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?

And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God:

BUT to others in parables; 
that seeing they might not see, 
and hearing they might not understand.

Luke 8:9-10

Have you ever wondered why Jesus spoke in so many parables (stories) it is because He knew each one of us learns differently. Some of us have to see something to understand, others get it when they listen, while like me I have to engage in something to understand it and that is why Jesus told us a story that we can relate to!  

BUT... favors the prayers (Proverbs 15:8)

The Lord

Detests the Sacrifices of the wicked…

 

But

Favors the prayers of those who do right.

Proverbs 15:8  CEB

 As our children were growing up and being able to go places on their own we would tell them to “DO RIGHT” we told them there wasn't a list that they could remember of the do’s and don’ts because inevitably we would forget the one trouble they may find.
So it was just better for them to learn to “JUST DO RIGHT”

BUT... those who listen to instruction (Proverbs 15:5)

A fool doesn't like a father’s instruction…

BUT

Those who listen to correction are mature.
Proverbs 15:5 CEB

Stop a moment before you show this to your children.

 How closely are you listening to your heavenly father? (ouch)