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"I am too weak to live a Christian life"
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2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
1Peter 1:5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
1John 4:4 "You are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world."
1John 5:4 "For whoever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith."
Jude 1:24 "Now unto him who is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,"
Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
Jesus is proof that any man can live a life pleasing to God because he is the son of man i.e. the representative of any man.
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
The Christian life is not about you and what you should do but about Christ and what He will do in you.
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
"The Christian life is too hard to live"
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Proverbs 13:15 Good understanding gives favor: but the way of transgressors is hard.
Favour which makes the Christian life easy is given when you have good understanding of the life but your life rather becomes hard when you don't live the Christian life.
Matthew 11:28 "
The light burden of the Christian life is the solution to any hard life.
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The Christian life is the only true life all others are not but are dead. The Christian life is a gift and gifts never make life hard.
1Corinthians 10:13 "There has no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above that you are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it."
The seeming difficulties of the Christian life are bearable to any man. The greatest difficulties in this life are not above you.
James 4:7 "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
Submission to God by being a Christian is the only way to resist and escape the evil one and his burdens on your life.
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
The Christian life is the only life that truly gives us a chance to start anew each time we fall.
"I will have to give up too much/ I will have too much to give up"
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Matthew 6:33 "
Mark 8:34 "And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them,
Christ is worth more than your life so it should not be difficult to give up the things in your life.
Mark 8:35 "
Romans 8:32 "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?"
Mark 8:36 "
Revfusing Christ is always at the expense of the most valuable things to you.
Psalm 34:9 "O fear the LORD, you his saints: for there is no lack to them that fear him."
Psalm 34:10 "The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing."
Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
"There are some things I cannot give up"
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Romans 6:11 "Likewise reckon you also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord."
You can do that according to your ability to reckon that you have already given them up by Christ.
1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
2Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
Setting your affections on things above will keep you above sin because your affections will always affect you.
Titus 2:11 "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men,"
Because grace has appeared to you in Christ you can give up any negative thing.
Romans 8:12 "Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh."
Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.
"I will have another chance after death"
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Psalm 9:17 "The wicked shall be turned into sheol, and all the nations that forget God."
Proverbs 29:1 "He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy."
1Corinthians 6:9 "Know you not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,"
Galatians 5:19 ,19 "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, impurity, licentiousness,",20 "Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, strife, jealousy, wrath, selfishness, divisions, heresies,",21 "Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revelings, and such like: of which I tell you beforehand, as I have also told you in time past, that they who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God."
Revelation 20:12 "And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works."
Revelation 21:8 "
Revelation 22:15 "For outside are dogs, and sorcerers, and fornicators, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loves and makes a lie."
"I believe all will be saved"
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Matthew 7:13 "
Mark 16:16
John 3:18 "
1Corinthians 6:9 "Know you not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,"
Galatians 5:19 ,19 "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, impurity, licentiousness,",20 "Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, strife, jealousy, wrath, selfishness, divisions, heresies,",21 "Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revelings, and such like: of which I tell you beforehand, as I have also told you in time past, that they who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God."
Revelation 21:8 "
Psalm 9:17 "The wicked shall be turned into sheol, and all the nations that forget God."
Proverbs 29:1 "He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy."
Revelation 20:12 "And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works."
Revelation 22:15 "For outside are dogs, and sorcerers, and fornicators, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loves and makes a lie."
Hebrews 9:27 "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:"
"I am satisfied with my religion"
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Matthew 18:3 "And said,
Revelation 21:8 "
John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him,
Christ presents to us something far above religion that is a real and living relationship and fellowship with God.
Proverbs 16:25 "There is a way that seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death."
Romans 10:3 "For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God."
2Timothy 3:5 "Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."
All religions that deny Christ as the only way to God deny the true power of salvation.
Acts 4:12 "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is no other name under heaven given among men, by which we must be saved."
"If I live right it matters not what I believe"
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John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him,
Faith in Christ is not a way,a truth or a life but THE way, THE truth and THE life. THE means the absolute and only.
Acts 2:38 "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."
Romans 1:17 "For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."
Galatians 3:11 "But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for,
John 3:36 He that believes on the Son has everlasting life: and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides on him.
Galatians 5:4 "Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; you are fallen from grace."
Acts 13:39 "And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses."
No man's righteous is enough to meet God's standards of true righteousness and therefore merit salvation. God's standard of righteousness is Himself His righteousness which can only be merited through faith in Christ.
Galatians 2:16 "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified."
James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."
The law must be completely obeyed in order to deliver eternal life or salvation and no man can do that except Christ who has done that and received eternal life on behalf of all those who receive Him by faith.
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."
Our best works cannot meet God's standards.
Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
The aim of the law is to unveil our need for Jesus by revealing our helpless state of sin.
Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit;"
Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
Faith in the work and person of Jesus
"I keep the law, so I will be all right"
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John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him,
Faith in Christ is not a way truth or a life but THE way THE truth and THE life. THE means the absolute and only approved one
Acts 2:38 "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."
Romans 1:17 "For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."
Galatians 3:11 "But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for,
John 3:36 He that believes on the Son has everlasting life: and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides on him.
Galatians 5:4 "Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; you are fallen from grace."
Acts 13:39 "And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses."
No man's righteous is enough to meet God's standards of true righteousness and therefore merit salvation. God's standard for righteousness is Himself His righteousness which can only be merited through faith in Christ.
Galatians 2:16 "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified."
James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."
The law must be wholly obeyed in order to deliver eternal life or salvation and no man can do that except Christ who has done that and received eternal life on behalf of all those who receive Him by faith.
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."
Our best works cannot match God's standards.
Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
The purpose of the law is to reveal our need for Jesus by showing us our helpless state of sin.
Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit;"
Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
Faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ.
"I lead a good moral life and do the best I can"
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John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him,
Faith in Christ is not a way truth or a life but THE way THE truth and THE life. THE means the absolute and only one.
Acts 2:38 "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."
Romans 1:17 "For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."
Galatians 3:11 "But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for,
John 3:36 He that believes on the Son has everlasting life: and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides on him.
Galatians 5:4 "Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; you are fallen from grace."
Acts 13:39 "And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses."
No man can be righteous enough to meet God's standards of true righteousness and therefore merit salvation. God's standard of righteousness is Himself His righteousness which can only be merited through faith in Christ.
Galatians 2:16 "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified."
James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."
The law must be completely observed in order to deliver eternal life or salvation and no man can do that except Christ who has done that and received eternal life on behalf of all those who receive Him by faith.
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."
Our best efforts cannot meet God's standards.
Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
The objective of the law is to show us our need for Jesus by revealing our helpless state of sin.
Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit;"
Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
Faith in the work and person of Christ.
"I am a good person, God will allow me into heaven"
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John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him,
Faith in Christ is not just a way, a truth or a life but THE way THE truth and THE life. 'THE' means the absolute and only.
Acts 2:38 "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."
Romans 1:17 "For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."
Galatians 3:11 "But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for,
John 3:36 He that believes on the Son has everlasting life: and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides on him.
Galatians 5:4 "Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; you are fallen from grace."
Acts 13:39 "And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses."
No man is righteous is enough to meet God's standard of true righteousness and therefore merit salvation. God's standard of righteousness is Himself His righteousness which can only be merited through faith in Christ.
Galatians 2:16 "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified."
James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."
The law must be completely obeyed in order to deliver salvation and no man can do that except Christ who has done that and received eternal life on behalf of all those who receive Him by faith.
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."
Our best works cannot meet God's least standards of perfection.
Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
The purpose of the law is to show us our need for Jesus by revealing our helpless state of sin.
Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit;"
Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
Faith in the work and identity of Jesus Christ.
"God will forgive me my sins because I do a lot of good works"
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John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him,
Faith in Christ is not a way truth or a life but THE way THE truth and THE life. THE means the absolute and only.
Acts 2:38 "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."
Romans 1:17 "For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."
Galatians 3:11 "But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for,
John 3:36 He that believes on the Son has everlasting life: and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides on him.
Galatians 5:4 "Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; you are fallen from grace."
Acts 13:39 "And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses."
No man's righteous is enough to meet God's standards of true righteousness and therefore merit salvation. God's standard of righteousness is Himself, His righteousness which can only be merited through faith in Christ.
Galatians 2:16 "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified."
James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."
The law must be completely obeyed in order to deliver eternal life and no man can do that except Christ who has done that and received eternal life on behalf of all those who receive Him by faith.
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."
Our best efforts cannot meet God's least standards of perfection.
Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
The objective of the law is to reveal our need for Jesus by revealing our helpless state of sin.
Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit;"
Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
Faith in the work and person of Jesus Christ.
"All men are children of God"
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Matthew 13:39
John 8:44 "
Acts 13:10 "And said, O full of all deceit and all mischief, you child of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?"
2Timothy 2:19 "Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his. And, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity."
1John 3:8 "He that commits sin is of the devil; for the devil sins from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil."
"God will save me when He wants to"
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Matthew 18:3 "And said,
God will not do anything if you will not convert.
Mark 1:15 "And saying,
Mark 16:16
1Timothy 2:4 "Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth."
God not only wants you to be saved but commands you to believe and be saved.
2Peter 3:9 "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."
God has gone to all extremes to ensure your salvation.
Revelation 22:17 "And the Spirit and the bride say,
And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever WILL let him take the water of life freely. All that is left is in your will in your power.
"God is too good to damn anyone"
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Jeremiah 9:24 "
Exodus 20:5 "
Romans 12:19 "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written,
Psalm 94:2 "Lift up yourself, you judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud."
Jeremiah 21:14 "
Psalm 9:8 "And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness."
"But other religions teach godly principles Why can't I be saved through them"
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2Timothy 3:5 "Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."
Other religions lack the spirit and life of Godly principles which are found in the words of Christ.
John 6:63 "
1Corinthians 4:20 "For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power."
Romans 7:14 "For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin."
Godly principles can only help a person delivered from sin and death but cannot deliver a person from sin and death.
Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes.
The totality of all Godly principles is Christ. To receive Christ is to receive Godly principles in full.
Colossians 2:17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
1John 5:11 "And this is the witness, that God has given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son."
Life cannot be found in godly principles but only in Christ.
John 12:46 "
Christ and not godly principles is the light of the world.
2Corinthians 3:6 "Who also has made us able ministers of the new covenant; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life."
Life is found in the spirit of Christ and not in godly principles.
1John 2:22 "Who is a liar but he that denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denies the Father and the Son."
All true godly principles must point to and acknowledge Christ as the source of eternal life. Godly principles do not replace Christ but exist to place Christ in the hearts of men as the author of eternal life.
John 1:4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
Christ is not a light but THE LIGHT men ought to be led by.
"I cannot be lost regardless of what I do"
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1Corinthians 3:17 "If any man defiles the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple you are."
1Thessalonians 3:8 "For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord."
2Timothy 2:12 "If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:"
Hebrews 3:6 "But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end."
Revelation 3:5 "
James 5:19 "Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;"
Romans 8:12 "Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh."
1Corinthians 9:27 "But I roughly treat my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be disqualified."
Galatians 5:19 "Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, impurity, licentiousness,"
1Peter 2:20 "For what glory is it, if, when you be buffeted for your faults, you shall take it patiently? but if, when you do well, and suffer for it, you take it patiently, this is commendable with God."
Proverbs 14:12 "There is a way which seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death."
Philippians 2:12 "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling."
Hebrews 6:4 "For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit,"
1Peter 4:18 "And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?"
Ezekiel 3:20 "
1Timothy 1:5 "Now the end of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:"
It takes love out of a heart of pure faith in Christ not to be lost. That is the right thing to be done. It takes the doing of the right thing and not the doing of the wrong or 'good' things. You can do a good thing and not do the right thing.
"Some other day; I will have plenty of time"
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Ecclesiastes 12:1 "Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw near, when you shall say, I have no pleasure in them;"
Time is a gift from God. What we use it for is our gift and honour to God which will be greatly rewarded.
Proverbs 27:1 Boast not yourself of tomorrow; for you know not what a day may bring forth.
Time belongs to God and not to you. Only the time you have right now is yours.
Proverbs 29:1 "He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy."
It is a rare and great privilege to be given this chance because man is destined for sudden and unannounced destruction.
Isaiah 55:6 "Seek you the LORD while he may be found, call you upon him while he is near:"
Luke 12:20 "
The time you spend outside God can never profit you. Even if any good amounts from that time and effort it shall be given to those who spent their time in the will of God.
2Corinthians 6:2 "(For he says,
Hebrews 2:3 "How shall we escape, if we neglect so great a salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;"
It is a great insult to neglect the salvation message because God has put a lot of premium on it by making it the only way to escape His judgement.
Hebrews 3:15 "While it is said,
Proverbs 1:24 "Because I have called, and you refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;"
Proverbs 8:17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Matthew 24:36 "
Ecclesiastes 9:11 "I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happens to them all."
The most important thing in life is to utilise the time and chance God presents to you to know and walk with Him.
"I am too young to be a Christian"
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Ecclesiastes 12:1 "Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw near, when you shall say, I have no pleasure in them;"
Ecclesiastes 12:13 "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man."
All of life is about fearing and obeying God.
Isaiah 55:6 "Seek you the LORD while he may be found, call you upon him while he is near:"
Proverbs 8:17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
Matthew 18:3 "And said,
It is easier to serve God while young than when old.
2Corinthians 6:2 "(For he says,
Proverbs 1:28 "Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:"
James 4:14 "Whereas you know not what shall be tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away."
"I don't believe all the portions of the bible"
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Matthew 5:18 "
The smallest detail of the bible is more valuable than the whole universe.
2Timothy 3:16 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"
Psalm 119:151 "You are near, O LORD; and all your commandments are truth."
Psalm 119:160 Your word is true from the beginning: and every one of your righteous judgments endures forever.
Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
Trusting in every word of the bible is seen as trusting in God. You cannot trust God without trusting in every word written in the bible.
Isaiah 34:16 "Seek you from out of the book of the LORD, and read: not one of these shall fail, none shall lack her mate: for my mouth has commanded it, and his spirit has gathered them."
The books of the bible were gathered by God's Spirit and each detail in the bible testifies and compliments the truth and validity in each detail. There is perfect harmony.
Isaiah 8:19 "And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that are mediums, and unto wizards that whisper, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? rather than the dead on behalf of the living?"
Each detail of the bible is used to test all other things or books.
2Corinthians 1:20 "For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us."
The bible is the book of the promises of God.
"I know that Christ has said He has given me His righteousness, peace, prosperity and joy but I don't think it is literal"
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2Corinthians 1:20 "For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us."
Anything that glorify God even literal and physical things is part of my package of salvation.
Romans 15:8 "Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:"
The promises which have been confirmed are literal promises
Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
The upright walk is the walk of faith and all that is of Christ is received by faith. All the good things include all the literal good things.
2Peter 1:4 "By which are given unto us exceedingly great and precious promises: that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust."
3John 1:2 "Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers."
God is interested in your total well-being and this includes access to literal blessings.
Psalm 35:27 "Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favor my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, who has pleasure in the prosperity of his servant."
1Thessalonians 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Psalm 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not lack.
God does not meet only our needs but our wants also.
"It is impossible to live in peace, happiness and harmony in this evil world all the time"
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Isaiah 26:3 "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you: because he trusts in you."
Revmaining in joy and harmony is not subject to time and the environment but subject to you trust in God.
Colossians 3:15 "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you are called in one body; and be thankful."
You already have all peace within the centre of your being. Your remaining in peace therefore depends only on the extent to which you allow it to rule and on nothing else.
John 14:27 "
The peace that the Lord has given you unlike what the world gives is eternal and complete.
Psalm 29:11 The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
Philippians 4:4 "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice."
Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit."
The peace and joy is found in the Holy Ghost who always lives in you.
Colossians 1:13 "Who has delivered us from the power of darkness, and has translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:"
Your are immune to the ills of the world and made a partaker of the thrills of God's kingdom in Christ.
Luke 17:21 "
The location of peace and joy is in you and not in the world.
Psalm 85:8 "I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly."
It is folly to turn to the world for peace because we already have the peace the world needs.
Hebrews 4:3 "For we who have believed do enter into rest, as he said,
All works that brings peace/rest have already been finished and put in you. All that is left is for you to enter and enjoy by faith.
John 16:33 "
True peace is in Christ and this peace overcomes the worst tribulation in the world.
Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they who love your law: and nothing shall offend them.
The law of God is the law of faith. Faith in the Great peace God has already given you in Christ.
John 14:1 "
You can refuse the confusion in the world by believing in God in all things.
Psalm 23:2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters.
Peace accompanies all your walk with God. He is also able to restore any peace you might have lost while contacting the world.
Psalm 37:11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Isaiah 35:10 "And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away."
2Thessalonians 3:16 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
"I don't go to church/this church because I study God's word and worship God on my own"
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Hebrews 10:25 "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as you see the day approaching."
Ecclesiastes 4:9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor.
Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
Hebrews 12:22 "But you are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,"
Church is the place where people can contact and access all that is in heaven.
Ephesians 4:11 "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;"
Church is where we are perfected in God since you can access whatever is not made perfect because it is perfect in another.
Ephesians 4:16 "From whom the whole body being fitly joined together and knit together by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."
Church is where you can be supplied with what is lacking in your Christian experience.
1Corinthians 12:20 "But now are they many members, yet but one body."
Psalm 133:1 "A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!"
Church is where we encounter the power and life of God in a great dimension.
"Serving God does not give tangible or physical blessings"
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Luke 18:29 "And he said unto them,
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
Deuteronomy 8:18 "But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore unto your fathers, as it is this day."
Proverbs 10:22 "The blessing of the LORD, it makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it."
Psalm 37:22 For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.
Genesis 24:35 "And the LORD has blessed my master greatly; and he has become great: and he has given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and donkeys."
Genesis 24:1 "And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things."
Psalm 35:27 "Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favor my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, who has pleasure in the prosperity of his servant."
"Speaking with your mouth what you believe has the same effect as just believing"
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Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Matthew 12:37 "
James 1:26 "If any man among you seems to be religious, and bridles not his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is vain."
1Peter 3:10 "For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:"
Joshua 1:8 "
James 3:2 "For in many things we all offend. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body."
Matthew 15:18
Romans 10:10 For with the heart man believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Ecclesiastes 5:6 "Permit not your mouth to cause your flesh to sin; neither say before the angel, that it was an error: why should God be angry at your voice, and destroy the work of your hands?"
Our words activate spiritual forces.
Ezekiel 37:3 "And he said unto me,
With our mouths we can turn hopeless situation around.
Job 22:28 "You shall also decree a thing, and it shall be established for you: and the light shall shine upon your ways."
Things are established with our mouths
"What I say or do not say doesn't matter"
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Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Matthew 12:37 "
James 1:26 "If any man among you seems to be religious, and bridles not his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is vain."
1Peter 3:10 "For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:"
Joshua 1:8 "
James 3:2 "For in many things we all offend. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body."
Matthew 15:18
Romans 10:10 For with the heart man believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Ecclesiastes 5:6 "Permit not your mouth to cause your flesh to sin; neither say before the angel, that it was an error: why should God be angry at your voice, and destroy the work of your hands?"
Our words can activate spiritual forces.
Ezekiel 37:3 "And he said unto me,
With the words of our mouths we can turn hopeless situations around.
Job 22:28 "You shall also decree a thing, and it shall be established for you: and the light shall shine upon your ways."
Things are established with the words of our mouths
"The Christian life is without problems"
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Acts 14:22 "Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God."
2Timothy 3:12 "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."
Matthew 5:10
2Corinthians 1:7 "And our hope of you is steadfast, knowing, that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so shall you be also of the consolation."
2Timothy 4:5 "But you watch in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fully carry out your ministry."
John 16:33 "
In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Philippians 3:10 "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;"
Romans 8:17 "And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, so that we may be also glorified together."
"I don't plan to be a pastor, why then should I study the bible/spend so much time on the bible"
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Hebrews 5:12 "For when for the time you ought to be teachers, you have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of solid food."
We are all ordained to teach and as such should study to teach.
Hebrews 8:11 "
Everyone can and must know God through His word.
Hebrews 10:16 "
Studying the bible is the will of God.
Acts 20:32 "And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them who are sanctified."
Your inheritance in God depends on your studies in God.
James 1:21 "Therefore put away all filthiness and extreme wickedness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls."
Romans 10:17 "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
Faith; The currency of God is accessed via studies.
Hebrews 6:1 "Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto maturity; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,"
The foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God... God is interested in bringing all to a perfect grasp of His word.
Joshua 1:8 "
God's success comes by obeying God's demands and the ability to obey them comes through persistent study.
Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night.
"Christianity is boring"
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John 10:10 "
Daniel 11:32 "And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flattery: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and take action."
Christianity is full of adventures.
1Corinthians 2:10 "But God has revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searches all things, yea, the deep things of God."
Romans 9:33 "As it is written,
There cannot be any regrets when one truly lives the life.
Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit."
Psalm 4:7 "You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their grain and their wine increased."
Through studies God gives us something that is unattainable anywhere. It offers something more than the best the any other can provide.
Hebrews 6:4 "For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit,"
The Christian walk in this world is a taste of the perfect and glorious world to come.
"No man can be perfect"
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Romans 4:3 "For what says the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness."
You can be perfect according to how complete your faith in the God of all perfection is.
Ephesians 4:24 "And that you put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness."
Perfection is all about allowing the perfect new man in you to manifest through perfect faith.
1Thessalonians 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Perfection is possible because of the power of God that makes perfect is available to all by faith.
Matthew 5:48 "
I can be perfect because I am a child of God carrying God's perfect nature.
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Perfection is possible when I live out God by the faith of the Son of God.
Psalm 138:8 "The LORD will perfect that which concerns me: your mercy, O LORD, endures forever: forsake not the works of your own hands."
Psalm 57:2 I will cry unto God most high; unto God who performs all things for me.
2Corinthians 5:21 "For he has made him, who knew no sin, to be sin for us; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."
Christ has dealt with all imperfections in my life by my faith in Him. I have exchanged my imperfections for His perfection through a perfect faith in Him.
Isaiah 61:3 "
God makes me perfect for the sake of His glory.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Ezekiel 36:26 "
Through faith God deals with every root of imperfection in my life.
Hebrews 8:10 "
I have been reprogrammed through faith to walk perfectly in God's word.
Romans 14:23 "And he that doubts is condemned if he eats, because he eats not of faith: for whatever is not of faith is sin."
"It is not possible to be perfect or righteous all the time"
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Psalm 119:142 "Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your law is the truth."
The righteousness God imputes by faith is everlasting in itself. As long as your faith is everlasting so is His righteousness in you.
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
As long as I allow Christ to live in me through faith I am righteous.
Matthew 19:21 "Jesus said unto him,
As long as I follow Christ by faith I am righteous for righteousness is about following Christ by faith in Him.
1Kings 8:61 "Let your heart therefore be perfect with the LORD our God, to walk in his statutes, and to keep his commandments, as at this day."
A perfect heart is a heart of perfect faith in God's imputed righteousness. Such a heart will always cause a man to walk upright always because his heart determines his walk.
Deuteronomy 18:13 You shall be perfect with the LORD your God.
"The main reason I accepted Christ is so that I will be safe from hell and live a happy life"
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Matthew 16:24 "Then said Jesus unto his disciples,
The Christian life is not about me but about following the will of God.
1Thessalonians 3:3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for you yourselves know that we are appointed unto this.
Philippians 3:10 "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;"
1Peter 4:13 "But rejoice, since you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding joy."
Titus 2:14 "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own, zealous of good works."
1Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:"
God calls us that we might be instruments for the showcase of His glory and goodness.
Matthew 16:25
To be truly fulfilled I must die to self.
Romans 11:36 "For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory forever. Amen."
The Christian life is all about Christ's glory and desires being fulfilled in me.
Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."
Any lifestyle that does not exalt Christ is not worth living because it is not life but full of death.
"I will forgive him but I will not forget or he can't be close to me any more"
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Hebrews 10:17
2Corinthians 5:18 "And all things are of God, who has reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation;"
The purpose of forgiveness is the restoration of relationship and fellowship.
Hebrews 12:14 "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:"
Mark 12:31 "
There is none other commandment greater than these.
Romans 14:13 "Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother's way."
Colossians 3:17 "And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him."
Fellowship and relationship with men should be seen as fellowship and relationship with God.
"Why should I thank God when He hasn't done anything for me"
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1Thessalonians 5:18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Thanksgiving is God's command to us which will command God's blessings. Thanksgiving is obedience to God.
1Timothy 6:8 And having food and clothing let us be with these things content.
Philippians 4:11 "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, to be content."
I will always have enough from God to be thankful to God
1Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Thanksgiving is godliness and when done genuinely will be greatly rewarded
Psalm 100:4 "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name."
Thanksgiving gives us access into the presence of God.
Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Thanksgiving facilitates answers to prayers.
Ephesians 5:20 "Giving thanks always for all things unto God, even the Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;"
Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
In the end all our experiences have been planned to end in our good. Giving thanks for all things express our faith in this truth and promotes its speedy fulfilment.
Mark 8:37
Thanksgiving must be our life because our life from God is worth every good thing we can conceive and receive.
2Corinthians 4:7 "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us."
Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:"
2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
1Corinthians 3:21 Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;
Romans 8:32 "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?"
Jeremiah 29:11 "
Romans 5:8 "But God commends his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
John 15:13 "
God deserves all thanksgiving because He has given men access to the greatest gifts in Christ's life offered for all.
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
2Timothy 3:2 "For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,"
James 1:17 "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."
Hebrews 13:15 "By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name."
We thank God for who He is and not only for what He has done.
"I will commit this sin for the last time and stop"
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John 8:34 "Jesus answered them,
Any sin you commit brings you under it's power making it increasingly difficult to stop.
1John 3:6 "Whosoever abides in him sins not: whosoever sins has not seen him, neither known him."
Sin blinds you from seeing or encountering God's goodness.
Romans 6:11 "Likewise reckon you also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Sin distorts a living communing with God which is worth more than the pleasure in committing it.
Hebrews 11:25 "Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a time;"
The pleasure from obedience is far greater than the pleasure of sin.
Hebrews 12:4 "You have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin."
Suffering for the sake of well doing is the least you must do to strive against sin.
Romans 6:2 "God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer in it?"
To sin is an insult to the work of Christ in delivering you from sin.
Galatians 5:13 "For, brethren, you have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another."
The liberty Christ purchased is the liberty of our spirit to do righteousness.
Romans 13:5 "Therefore you must be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience's sake."
Our conscience which is of great value to our lives is devalued by sin.
"Isn't it enough that I have given God most parts of my life Let me keep this part"
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Mark 12:30 "
The first or simplest law of all round prosperity is to give all of your life to God.
Ephesians 5:2 "And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us, and has given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling fragrance."
All of life is lived on the law of love to God which is expressed in giving all your life to Him.
1Timothy 1:5 "Now the end of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:"
The end or objective of God's law is to give all of your life to God.
Matthew 19:21 "Jesus said unto him,
You can't be perfect without giving all of your life to God.
Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the LORD; and he shall give you the desires of your heart.
The key to personal fulfilment is the full giving of your life over to God.
Luke 18:29 "And he said unto them,
Song of solomon 8:7 "Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the wealth of his house for love, it would utterly be rejected."
The result or value of loving God through the giving of your life cannot be compared to and exchanged for anything.
Romans 11:36 "For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory forever. Amen."
All things in my life make meaning when I hand everything to God who gave meaning to all things in creation.
1Corinthians 3:16 "Know you not that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?"
The meaning of my life is to contain the desires and purposes of God. That is the only way I can be truly fulfilled.
Romans 12:1 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service."
"To have envy and strife in your heart and not acted it out is not a sin"
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James 3:14 "But if you have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, boast not, and lie not against the truth."
James 3:16 "For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work."
Matthew 5:28 "
Matthew 5:22 "
Proverbs 27:4 "Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but which is able to stand before jealousy?"
1Peter 1:22 "Seeing you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto sincere love of the brethren, see that you love one another with a pure heart fervently:"
1Timothy 1:5 "Now the end of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:"
God sees pure hearts as equal to pure acts.
1Corinthians 13:5 "Does not behave itself rudely, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, keeps no record of evil;"
1Corinthians 13:4 "Love suffers long, and is kind; love envies not; love vaunts not itself, is not puffed up,"
Song of solomon 2:15 "Catch us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes."
The seemingly harmful thoughts are as evil as the obvious acts of sin.
2Chronicles 16:9 "For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. In this you have done foolishly: therefore from now on you shall have wars."
"It is always normal to be angry"
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James 1:20 For the anger of man works not the righteousness of God.
Proverbs 15:18 A wrathful man stirs up strife: but he that is slow to anger quiets strife.
Proverbs 16:32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city.
Proverbs 19:11 The discretion of a man delays his anger; and it is his glory to overlook a transgression.
Ecclesiastes 7:9 Be not hasty in your spirit to be angry: for anger rests in the bosom of fools.
Ephesians 4:31 "Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:"
Colossians 3:8 "But now you also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy talk out of your mouth."
Matthew 5:22 "
God's judgements are the only righteous cause for anger for such anger is holy and reveals God's glory as a Holy and righteous God.
"I don't go to church because I study God's word and worship God on my own"
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Hebrews 10:25 "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as you see the day approaching."
Staying out of fellowship is disrespect for the wisdom of God in establishing the church.
1Timothy 3:15 "But if I tarry long, that you may know how you ought to behave yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth."
It is a grave error to stay out of church because it is the place where we are preserved from all other errors in life.
John 15:4 "
The church is the body of Christ. Abiding in this body is abiding in Christ which is primary for living a fruitful life.
Matthew 18:19 "
The health and power of your prayer is related to church life.
Ecclesiastes 4:9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor.
It is more difficult to live a fruitful Christian life without a fruitful church life.
Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.
Hebrews 12:22 "But you are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,"
Church is the place we are made perfect God judges on our behalf we inherit what is rightfully ours (as God's firstborns) earthly challenges encounter heavenly solutions and a place where we receive angelic ministrations.
Ephesians 4:11 "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;"
Perfection is impossible without church life.
Ephesians 4:16 "From whom the whole body being fitly joined together and knit together by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."
We need other believers to be built up in love.
1Corinthians 12:20 "But now are they many members, yet but one body."
"Christ has paid the price for my sins Why then is the need for good works"
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James 2:24 "You see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only."
Romans 6:2 "God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer in it?"
The essence of my faith is to make me dead to sin.
Titus 3:14 "And let our own also learn to maintain good works for urgent needs, that they not be unfruitful."
The essence of my faith is to make me fruitful and useful
Philippians 1:11 "Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God."
Titus 2:14 "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own, zealous of good works."
I have been saved through faith for the purpose of good works.
1Corinthians 3:14 "If any man's work abide which he has built thereupon, he shall receive a reward."
Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.
James 2:18 "Yea, a man may say, You have faith, and I have works: show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works."
The evidence of true and living faith is living works.
James 2:20 "But will you know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?"
True and living faith is revealed by the works it produces.
1Corinthians 4:20 "For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power."
The essence of Christ's sacrifice is so that I will obtain power for good works.
"Do you have to forgive a person for the same things for so many times. I just don’t think so"
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Matthew 18:22 "Jesus said unto him,
Matthew 6:15 "
Matthew 18:35 "
If I don't get tired of forgiving God will not get tired of forgiving me.
James 2:13 "For he shall have judgment without mercy, that has showed no mercy; and mercy triumphs over judgment."
Luke 6:38 "
1Peter 4:8 And above all things have fervent love among yourselves: for love shall cover a multitude of sins.
1Corinthians 13:8 "Love never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away."
Love never fails to forgive no Matter how many times it forgives.
Matthew 5:7
Hosea 6:6 "
Hebrews 4:16 "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."
God deals with us on the platform of mercy so that we will deal with all men on the platform of mercy.
"I will not forgive him because I have forgiven him many times"
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Matthew 18:22 "Jesus said unto him,
Matthew 6:15 "
Matthew 18:35 "
If I don't get tired of forgiving others, God will not get tired of forgiving me.
James 2:13 "For he shall have judgment without mercy, that has showed no mercy; and mercy triumphs over judgment."
Luke 6:38 "
1Peter 4:8 And above all things have fervent love among yourselves: for love shall cover a multitude of sins.
1Corinthians 13:8 "Love never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away."
Love will never fail to forgive no Matter how many times it forgives.
Matthew 5:7
Hosea 6:6 "
Hebrews 4:16 "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."
God deals with us primarily on the platform of mercy so that we will deal with all men on the platform of mercy.
"Whatever bad thing he does, does not concern me"
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Ezekiel 3:18 "
Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
Daniel 12:3 And they that are wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.
James 5:20 "Let him know, that he who converts the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins."
Galatians 5:14 "For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this;
2Timothy 4:5 "But you watch in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fully carry out your ministry."
2Thessalonians 3:15 "Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother."
1Thessalonians 5:14 "Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are idle, encourage the faint-hearted, support the weak, be patient toward all men."
2Timothy 4:2 "Preach the word; be diligent in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine."
1Timothy 5:20 "Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear."
Titus 1:13 "This witness is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;"
Galatians 2:11 "But when Peter came to Antioch, I withstood him to his face, because he was to be blamed."
2Timothy 3:16 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"
Galatians 6:2 "Bear you one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
1John 4:21 "And this commandment have we from him, That he who loves God love his brother also."
Whatever I do for my brother I do for God.
Mark 12:31 "
My greatness is in showing as much concern for what happens to my brother as what happens to me.
Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that wins souls is wise.
I have been designed to give life to others. The way into the wisdom of God is the way soul winning.
Romans 12:15 "Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep."
1Corinthians 12:26 "And whether one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honored, all the members rejoice with it."
1Corinthians 12:15 "If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?"
Matthew 5:13 "
I have been purposed to preserve and give light to my brother.
"I am not responsible at all for what happens to my brother"
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Ezekiel 3:18 "
Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
Daniel 12:3 And they that are wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.
James 5:20 "Let him know, that he who converts the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins."
Galatians 5:14 "For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this;
2Timothy 4:5 "But you watch in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fully carry out your ministry."
2Thessalonians 3:15 "Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother."
1Thessalonians 5:14 "Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are idle, encourage the faint-hearted, support the weak, be patient toward all men."
2Timothy 4:2 "Preach the word; be diligent in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine."
1Timothy 5:20 "Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear."
Titus 1:13 "This witness is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;"
Galatians 2:11 "But when Peter came to Antioch, I withstood him to his face, because he was to be blamed."
2Timothy 3:16 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"
Galatians 6:2 "Bear you one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
1John 4:21 "And this commandment have we from him, That he who loves God love his brother also."
Whatever I do for my brother is what I do for God.
Mark 12:31 "
My greatness is seen in showing as much concern for what happens to my brother as what happens to me.
Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that wins souls is wise.
I have been designed to give life to others. The way into the wisdom of God is soul winning.
Romans 12:15 "Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep."
1Corinthians 12:26 "And whether one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honored, all the members rejoice with it."
1Corinthians 12:15 "If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?"
Matthew 5:13 "
I have a purpose to preserve and give light to my brother.
"If God wants me to change He will do it"
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2Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
Romans 8:10 "And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness."
Romans 8:12 "Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh."
Galatians 5:1 "Stand fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage."
Hebrews 9:26 For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the age has he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.
Titus 2:11 "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men,"
1Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:"
Colossians 3:10 "And have put on the new man, that is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:"
2Corinthians 4:16 "For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day."
Philippians 2:12 "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling."
God has already changed me in the inside so that by my willingness to do His pleasure what He has worked inside will be worked outside. God will change me according to my own willingness to do what it takes for the change.
"There is nothing wrong about this so far as a lot of people are doing it"
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2Corinthians 4:18 "While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal."
Matthew 24:12 "
2Timothy 3:5 "Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."
1Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Proverbs 16:8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without justice.
2Peter 2:2 And many shall follow their shameful ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.
James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."
Deuteronomy 27:26 "Cursed be he that confirms not all the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen."
Matthew 5:19 "
Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
What people do on the earth should not influence me for my concern should be on heavenly things.
Hebrews 11:13 "These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and exiles on the earth."
Philippians 2:15 "That you may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom you shine as lights in the world;"
"I only do whatever my mind agrees or believes is right"
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Romans 8:7 "Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be."
1Corinthians 2:14 "But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned."
Jude 1:19 "These are they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit."
James 3:15 "This wisdom descends not from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic."
Proverbs 18:1 "A man, having separated himself, seeks his own desire, and rages against all sound wisdom."
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
Galatians 5:16 "This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh."
1Corinthians 1:25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Proverbs 14:12 "There is a way which seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death."
John 4:24
The life of man should be a life of continual worship done in and with his spirit not in his mind or feelings.
"I am better than most people because my sins are less serious than others"
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James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."
All sin accomplishes the same purpose of disconnecting man from the life of God.
Deuteronomy 27:26 "Cursed be he that confirms not all the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen."
Matthew 5:19 "
Matthew 5:20 "
Ecclesiastes 10:1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the perfumer to send forth a foul odor: so does a little folly to him that is respected for wisdom and honor.
Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."
Romans 14:4 "Who are you that judge another man's servant? to his own master he stands or falls. Yea, he shall be held up: for God is able to make him stand."
Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."
Romans 14:13 "Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother's way."
2Corinthians 10:12 "For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise."
2Corinthians 10:17 "
2Corinthians 10:18 "For not he that commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends."
1Corinthians 1:29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.
1Corinthians 1:30 "And of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:"
Jeremiah 9:24 "
Philippians 3:9 "And be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:"
"I don't pray often because I don't feel like it"
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1Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
Luke 18:1 "And he spoke a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;"
The sure way to avoid fainting is prayer.
Luke 21:36 "
Mark 13:33 "
Ephesians 6:18 "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thus with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;"
Zechariah 12:10 "
Proayer starts from the Spirit of God and not from feelings.
John 4:24
Proayer is worship which must be done in spirit and not in our feeling. True prayer has nothing to do with the feeling but has all to do with our spirit.
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
Proayer is not offered according to feeling but according to faith because prayer is a spiritual activity requiring faith. Faith is of the spirit.
Luke 19:46 "Saying unto them,
1Corinthians 3:16 "Know you not that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?"
My body is the temple/God's house and God's house is the house of prayer. Ceasing to prayer makes my body a den of thieves. Thieves have access to the valuable things of my life.
Leviticus 6:13
The altar is my spirit and the fire is prayer. This fire must never go out.
Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Proayer invites God and praying in everything invites God into everything. Success in anything is in view when God is in it.
Galatians 5:17 "For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that you cannot do the things that you would."
You can never be spiritually successful if you depend on feelings because feelings will always fight spiritual growth.
1Corinthians 9:27 "But I roughly treat my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be disqualified."
Feelings should not decide what you do but you should decide by the Spirit what to do
"If I just find the right person, I'll be happy"
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Psalm 43:5 "Why are you cast down, O my soul? and why are you disturbed within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God."
God is the right person. I have already found the right person.
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
James 1:17 "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."
John 3:27 "John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven."
The good gift of joy comes from above and not from any person.
Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Trust no man for your joy but God alone.
Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD;
Cursed is the man who relies on men for his joy and not God for True joy comes from God. I cannot rely on men and God for his joy at the same time.
John 15:11 "
My relationship with Jesus through His words is enough to make your joy full.
Philippians 4:4 "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice."
1Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice evermore.
Everlasting and continuous joy is the will of God for my life.
Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.
God's path for my life is the path of fullness of joy.
"If this person changes, I'll be happy"
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Philippians 4:11 "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, to be content."
Joy is not a function of what I have but what I acknowledge and appreciate because I always have enough to make my joy full.
Philippians 4:4 "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice."
In God is my everlasting joy.
John 2:24 "But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,"
My joy is rooted in God alone for men can never keeping the fire of my joy burning all the time.
John 16:1 "
God is the most reliable source of joy for He never offends us but keeps us from all threats to our joy.
John 15:11 "
The joy that is mine in Christ is the greatest joy ever.
1Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice evermore.
2Corinthians 4:18 "While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal."
What is seen affects my joy temporarily but what is not seen or seen with the eyes of faith imparts permanent joy.
1Timothy 6:8 And having food and clothing let us be with these things content.
I will always have enough to be joyful.
Hebrews 13:5 "Let your conduct be without covetousness; and be content with such things as you have: for he has said,
The best person in the whole universe has promised to be with me forever.
1Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
"Why should I give out money to God when I don't have enough for my self"
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Psalm 126:5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
Psalm 126:6 "He that goes forth weeping, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him."
Ecclesiastes 11:6 "In the morning sow your seed, and in the evening withhold not your hand: for you know not which shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both alike shall be good."
Giving is God's ordained way of life. Giving is living.
Luke 21:3 "And he said,
Sacrificial giving receives the honour and acknowledgement of God.
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
All giving should be done in faith because it is part of the Christian walk of faith.
Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
Sacrificial giving is giving by faith and such giving pleases God receiving a reward from Him.
Exodus 34:20 "
Giving is a command from God honouring it is an honour to God dishonouring it is a dishonour to God. We give as an honour to God
"Nobody notices and recognises me, why should I continue to serve"
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Matthew 6:4
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
What is done from the heart receives the greatest reward.
Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
Hebrews 6:10 "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister."
God's acknowledgement is the only acknowledgement to look for.
Matthew 10:26 "
2Kings 5:16 "But he said, As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused."
What is done expecting nothing from men is what is done before God. It is that that receives God's recognition.
Matthew 6:1 "
What is done expecting reward from men gains no rewards from God.
John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
God's praise is on those who prefer His praise of them more than the praise of men.
1Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Jeremiah 17:10 "
Matthew 10:42 "
The least thing done in God's name shall be rewarded in full.
1Corinthians 3:8 Now he that plants and he that waters are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.
Colossians 3:17 "And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
1Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, since you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
Hebrews 10:36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."
Psalm 75:6 "For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south."
John 3:27 "John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven."
1Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"
True honour comes only from above.
"I will never serve in this church, they don't appreciate my efforts"
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Matthew 6:4
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
What is done from the heart needs no encouragement but heart receives the greatest reward.
Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
Hebrews 6:10 "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister."
Acknowledgement from God is the only acknowledgement to look for.
Matthew 10:26 "
2Kings 5:16 "But he said, As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused."
What is done expecting nothing from men is what is done before God. It is that which receives God's recognition.
Matthew 6:1 "
What is done expecting rewards from men gains no rewards from God.
John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
God praises those who prefer His praise of them more than the praise of men.
1Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Jeremiah 17:10 "
Matthew 10:42 "
The least act done in God's name shall be rewarded in fully.
1Corinthians 3:8 Now he that plants and he that waters are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.
Colossians 3:17 "And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
1Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, since you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
Hebrews 10:36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."
Psalm 75:6 "For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south."
John 3:27 "John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven."
1Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"
True honour comes only from God.
"It is too good to be true"
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Isaiah 55:8 "
Isaiah 55:9 "
Romans 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
2Corinthians 4:17 "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;"
2Corinthians 3:8 How shall not the ministry of the Spirit be more glorious?
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
Matthew 19:26 "But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them,
Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
God's supply in my life is according to His unlimited supplies in Christ
Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,"
God's blessings in my life are not according to me but according to the greatness of His thoughts and plans.
"I don't think God loves me that much"
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Jeremiah 31:3 "The LORD has appeared of old unto me, saying,
Romans 8:32 "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?"
God's love for me is worth more than all things.
John 10:10 "
1John 4:16 "And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love; and he that dwells in love dwells in God, and God in him."
God is the fullness of love in definition and expression. My dwelling in God by faith is my dwelling in the fullness of love.
John 13:1 "Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them unto the end."
His love is as real and as eternal as Himself. Because I belong to Him I cannot be separated from His love. He loves me as He loves Himself.
Jeremiah 9:24 "
Nothing delights God more than showing me true love and my knowing that He loves me more than anything.
Romans 5:8 "But God commends his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
Nothing can ever reduce the full magnitude of God's love for me.
"I have served God enough, it is time to do my own thing"
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2Thessalonians 3:13 "But you, brethren, be not weary in well doing."
Romans 11:29 For the gifts and calling of God are unchangeable.
God's call on me to serve is continual and eternal.
Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
There is a great reward for diligent service to God.
Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the LORD; and he shall give you the desires of your heart.
The reward for service is satisfaction and true satisfaction is from serving God.
Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them."
Service to God fully satisfies me because it satisfies the design and purpose I was made for.
Titus 2:14 "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own, zealous of good works."
Service to God is the greatest passion in life and the genuine purifier of all filth in my life.
1Corinthians 3:16 "Know you not that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?"
I was created to contain only God and His works. Anything else will defile me.
Hebrews 12:28 "Therefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:"
The greatest and most honourable privilege is to serve God. The rewards are great and eternal.
Matthew 10:39
Service is the only way to preserve my life and all that lies therein.
Mark 12:29 "And Jesus answered him,
I have only one owner; therefore I have only one purpose-to serve the interests of God who is my owner.
Romans 14:8 "For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's."
Every detail of my existence must serve God's interests in order to find it's true meaning and placement.
Philippians 1:24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
The purpose of being in the flesh is service.
Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."
"I want to live a simplified Christian life and not get into the 'complexities of Christianity'"
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1Timothy 5:17 "Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine."
When I settle for the advanced Christian life I settle for extreme honour.
Ephesians 1:18 "The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what is the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,"
The more advanced I am in the Christian life the more I come into my great inheritance in the kingdom.
Matthew 6:33 "
The Christian life is the only thing worthy of my pursuit.
Hebrews 5:12 "For when for the time you ought to be teachers, you have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of solid food."
The Christian life deals with the oracles of God. The source and requirement of my life is the oracles of God.
1Timothy 4:7 "But refuse profane and old wives' tales, and exercise yourself rather unto godliness."
The Christian life is worthy of the input of all my energies.
1Timothy 4:8 "For bodily exercise profits for a little while: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
Hebrews 5:14 "But solid food belongs to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil."
My ability to escape evil/calamity and to embrace good/blessing depends on my progress in the Christian life.
1Corinthians 3:13 "Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall test every man's work of what sort it is."
The only things that will survive God's judgement are my achievements in the Christian life.
Matthew 16:24 "Then said Jesus unto his disciples,
The Christian life is worth the sacrifice of my life and all that lies in it
"I will accept my condition just as it is and live with it"
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Proverbs 4:18 "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day."
The Christian life I live is an ever-glorious walk.
Mark 11:23 "
My condition is at the mercy of my faith.
2Corinthians 3:8 How shall not the ministry of the Spirit be more glorious?
Hebrews 6:1 "Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto maturity; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,"
God desires to bring me to perfect conditions through faith toward God and repentance or a change of attitude towards my conditions
Philippians 3:13 "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,"
There is always something ahead that I have to reach for.
James 1:17 "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."
God is for me. This means that all good things are for me.
Jeremiah 29:11 "
2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,"
Isaiah 54:10 "
Haggai 2:9 "
The best conditions are ahead.
Hebrews 10:35 "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense of reward."
"The main reason I accepted Christ is so that I will be safe from hell, live a happy life"
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Matthew 16:24 "Then said Jesus unto his disciples,
Christianity is not about being saved from hell but all about following Christ.
1Thessalonians 3:3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for you yourselves know that we are appointed unto this.
Philippians 3:10 "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;"
Christianity is a call to experience all that Christ consists. It is not a self-centred and self-driven life.
1Peter 4:13 "But rejoice, since you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding joy."
Titus 2:14 "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own, zealous of good works."
1Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:"
I have been saved in order to glorify God with my life.
Matthew 16:25
We do not accept Christ for personal interest but for His interests.
Romans 11:36 "For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory forever. Amen."
I have been saved to serve Christ's interests in all things.
Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."
"If God wants me to change He will change me"
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2Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
Romans 8:10 "And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness."
Romans 8:12 "Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh."
Galatians 5:1 "Stand fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage."
Hebrews 9:26 For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the age has he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.
Titus 2:11 "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men,"
1Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:"
Philippians 2:12 "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling."
God has already changed me in the inside so that by faith I should work out this change to the outside.
"I can't win all battles"
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Romans 8:37 "Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us."
1John 5:4 "For whoever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith."
I have already won all battles because I am born of God by faith. I have won because of who I am.
1John 4:4 "You are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world."
It is not about whether I 'lose' or 'fail' in a thing because Christ is the reality of my victory.
John 16:33 "
My life is simply the display of the victory of Christ.
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
I have the same life that won all battles.
Revelation 12:11 "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto death."
Proverbs 4:18 "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day."
My life is programmed to be always victorious.
1Corinthians 15:57 "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
Joshua 1:5 "
2Corinthians 2:14 "Now thanks be unto God, who always causes us to triumph in Christ, and makes manifest the fragrance of his knowledge by us in every place."
Romans 5:17 "For if by one man's offense death reigned by one; much more they who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)"
All battles are winnable in Christ.
"People are prosperous by chance"
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Joshua 1:8 "
Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night.
Deuteronomy 8:18 "But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore unto your fathers, as it is this day."
Isaiah 48:15 "
Job 8:6 "If you were pure and upright; surely now he would awake for you, and make the habitation of your righteousness prosperous."
Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Genesis 39:2 "And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian."
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
Romans 8:32 "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?"
Hebrews 11:39 "And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:"
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Acts 10:34 "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:"
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
1Corinthians 15:10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me."
"Not everyone can make great achievements"
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Joshua 1:8 "
Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night.
Deuteronomy 8:18 "But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore unto your fathers, as it is this day."
Isaiah 48:15 "
Job 8:6 "If you were pure and upright; surely now he would awake for you, and make the habitation of your righteousness prosperous."
Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Genesis 39:2 "And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian."
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
Romans 8:32 "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?"
Hebrews 11:39 "And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:"
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Acts 10:34 "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:"
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
1Corinthians 15:10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me."
"I don't pray much but I use most of my time for God to study the bible"
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Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
Matthew 5:19 "
Luke 19:46 "Saying unto them,
1Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
"I want to wait till I have everything,then I will start"
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Isaiah 40:31 "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."
God and not things should be our motivation to make any move
"It won't do much harm to commit this sin"
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Ecclesiastes 10:1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the perfumer to send forth a foul odor: so does a little folly to him that is respected for wisdom and honor.
1Samuel 15:22 ,22 "And Samuel said, has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.",23 "For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has also rejected you from being king."
Song of solomon 2:15 "Catch us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes."
James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."
Matthew 5:19 "
2Samuel 6:6 ,6 "And when they came to Nacon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it.",7 And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah; and God struck him there for his irreverence; and there he died by the ark of God.
"What I wanted to do has been done already, I have nothing to do again"
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Ecclesiastes 1:9 "The thing that has been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun."
Luke 16:10 ,10
Genesis 1:26 "And God said,
Matthew 25:26 ,26 "
Mark 2:21 ,21 "
Proverbs 8:12 "I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge and discretion."
Matthew 20:6 ,6 "
Matthew 20:12 ,12 "
Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
2Timothy 3:5 "Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."
1Timothy 1:5 "Now the end of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:"
Luke 10:2 "Therefore said he unto them,
1Corinthians 3:6 "I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase."
John 4:38 "
Philippians 3:13 "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,"
you can only receive results by pressing on and not giving up. Winners never quit quitters never win.
"Even I achieve this much, I will be satisfied"
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Romans 8:32 "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?"
We need to believe for the best because God has given us His best in Christ Jesus. Jesus is the evidence thant God has given us the best.
"I will wait for the right time, then I will do it"
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Acts 1:7 "And he said unto them,
Ecclesiastes 3:1 "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:"
Mark 13:32 "
Luke 19:13 "
1Chronicles 12:32 "And of the children of Issachar, who were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were under their command."
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
Ecclesiastes 9:11 "I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happens to them all."
1Thessalonians 5:1 ,1 "But of the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I write unto you.",2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.,3 "For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction comes upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.",4 "But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.",5 "You are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.",6 "Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.",7 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that are drunk are drunk in the night.
Ephesians 6:18 "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thus with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;"
Mark 13:33 ,33 "
James 4:13 ,13 "Come now, you that say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:",14 "Whereas you know not what shall be tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away."
1Corinthians 15:10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me."
John 5:17 "But Jesus answered them,
Hebrews 3:15 "While it is said,
Joshua 18:3 "And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long will you hesitate to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers has given you?"
Proverbs 22:13 "The slothful man says, There is a lion outside, I shall be slain in the streets."
Ecclesiastes 12:1 "Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw near, when you shall say, I have no pleasure in them;"
John 4:34 "Jesus said unto them,
John 9:4 "
Proverbs 6:6 ,6 "Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:",7 "Who having no guide, overseer, or ruler,",8 "Provides her food in the summer, and gathers her food in the harvest.",9 "How long will you sleep, O sluggard? when will you arise out of your sleep?",10 "Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:",11 "So shall your poverty come upon you like a vagabond, and your want like an armed man."
Proverbs 10:4 He becomes poor who has a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
Proverbs 10:5 He that gathers in summer is a wise son: but he that sleeps in harvest is a son that causes shame.
Proverbs 10:26 "As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him."
Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put to forced labor.
Proverbs 12:27 The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting: but the possessions of a diligent man are precious.
Proverbs 13:4 "The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made rich."
Proverbs 15:19 The way of the slothful man is as a hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made a highway.
Proverbs 18:9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
Proverbs 19:15 Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
Proverbs 19:24 "A slothful man hides his hand in his dish, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again."
Proverbs 20:4 "The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing."
Proverbs 21:25 The desire of the slothful kills him; for his hands refuse to labor.
Proverbs 23:21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
Proverbs 24:30 ,30 "I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;",31 "And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and weeds had covered its face, and its stone wall was broken down.",32 "Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.",33 "Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:",34 So shall your poverty come like a robber; and your want like an armed man.
Proverbs 26:13 ,13 "The slothful man says, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.",14 "As the door turns upon its hinges, so does the slothful upon his bed.",15 The slothful hides his hand in his dish; it grieves him to bring it again to his mouth.,16 The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men that can answer reasonably.
Ecclesiastes 10:18 By much slothfulness the building decays; and through idleness of the hands the house leaks.
Isaiah 56:10 "His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber."
Matthew 25:26 ,26 "
Romans 12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
2Thessalonians 3:10 ,10 "For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.",11 "For we hear that there are some who walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.",12 "Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread."
Hebrews 6:12 "That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever."
"It is not right to preach about hell to get people saved"
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Matthew 23:33 "
Matthew 23:15 "
Matthew 5:29 ,29 "
Matthew 10:28 "
Jesus who is our standard(Heb 12:2) preached about hell in His sermons to get people saved
"why should he be offended with this small thing"
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John 7:24 "
1Peter 4:8 And above all things have fervent love among yourselves: for love shall cover a multitude of sins.
Colossians 3:14 "And above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection."
Don't judge people according to the kind and magnitude of issues they are offended by but judge according to your love and sensitivity for others understanding accepting and appreciating who they are\Joh 7:24 Rom 8:14 We are not supposed to judge others according to our own standards of what we believe is a small or big issue but judge others according to God's own standards
Luke 6:37 "
When we judge others without being sensitive and respectful to their unique make up we condemn ourselves and make it right for others to judge us without being sensitive and respectful to our unique make up\Luke 6:37 The result of judging others without identifying with their weakness and unique make up is that we are also judged in that same way
2Corinthians 10:12 ,12 "For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.",13 "But we will not boast of things beyond our measure, but according to the measure of the field which God has distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you."
It is not wise to compare our ability to bear a particular offense with the ability or inability of others to bear that offenses\2Co 10:12-13 We receive wisdom to deal wisely with people when we refuse to compare our ability to bear a particular offense with the ability or inability of others to bear that offense
"If God will help you, you must do nothing, God find His own way to help you"
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James 2:20 "But will you know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?"
John 6:29 "Jesus answered and said unto them,
Faith in God finds expression in a believer as the works of God. The result of faith is grace or help from God to work effectively
Mark 16:20 "And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen."
John 5:17 "But Jesus answered them,
Faith in God does not replace our working but compliments the ability God has put in us. Faith reproduces and compliments the works of God in us
"I will be saved because I do a lot of things for God"
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Romans 11:6 "And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work."
Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."
Salvation of man is by the works God does for man and not by the works man does for God
Acts 10:4 ,4 "And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Your prayers and your alms are come up for a memorial before God.",5 "And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:",6 "He lodges with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the seaside: he shall tell you what you ought to do."
Just as Cornelius in spite of all the good things he did for God still needed to hear and believe the gospel before he will be saved so does anyone who will be saved must believe the gospel notwithstanding all other things he does
"I will put more effort into this when I get the needed support and encouragement"
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Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
"Some other day I will be serious about this,not now , I don't feel prepared now"
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Acts 1:7 "And he said unto them,
The right time to do a thing should not be determined by our feelings but must be determined by God
"It is good but I don't think it is worth the effort in getting it"
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Isaiah 55:8 ,8 "
1John 2:27 "But the anointing which you have received of him abides in you, and you need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it has taught you, you shall abide in him."
The worth of a thing and the way to do it is not defined by my thoughts but defined by God's thoughts which is freely accessible though the Spirit of God who is in every child of God
John 4:34 "Jesus said unto them,
The love we have for doing a work is more important than the gains we perceive we will get from it because things that we do for the sake of our love for them are things that impart strength and life to our lives
Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put to forced labor.
In all we do we need to be motivated by the love for work and not the love for rest because with diligence comes worthy rewards
Hebrews 13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Every kind of work God has entrusted to us is what God uses to make us more perfect in walking in His will
Proverbs 12:27 The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting: but the possessions of a diligent man are precious.
"All my efforts did not amount to anything"
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Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
Romans 4:16 "Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the descendants; not to those only who are of the law, but to those also who are of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,"
What is done in faith is might not accomplish anything in itself but always draws the power or grace of God which is able to do anything.
"If I get an opportunity, I will act"
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Luke 19:13 "
Greater opportunities come to us when we take full advantage of lesser ones
Proverbs 3:27 "Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it."
The presence of the power to act is the evidence that there is an opportunity to do good. As long as I have the power to act there is an opportunity to express this action
"I will definitely change, It's just a matter of time"
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John 8:32 "
2Corinthians 3:18 "But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord."
2Corinthians 3:17 "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."
2Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
Proverbs 4:18 "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day."
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
"He did it for God, why should I reward, award or commend him"
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2Timothy 2:6 The farmer that labors must be first partaker of the fruits.
1John 3:18 "My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth."
Mark 10:29 ,29 "And Jesus answered and said,
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
1Corinthians 9:11 "If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your material things?"
"All sins carry equal consequence"
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1John 5:16 ,16 "If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.",17 All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.
1Corinthians 6:18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man does is outside the body; but he that commits fornication sins against his own body.
James 3:16 "For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work."
Proverbs 6:16 "These six things does the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:"
Luke 12:10 "
"You should preach salvation and stop preaching prosperity, healing etc"
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John 10:10 "
Philippians 4:18 "But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God."
Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
2John 1:2 "For the truth's sake, which dwells in us, and shall be with us forever."
Psalm 35:27 "Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favor my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, who has pleasure in the prosperity of his servant."
Matthew 8:7 "And Jesus said unto him,
We preach the will of God and healing is the will of God
Matthew 6:10 "
We preach the lifestyle of heaven which is the will of God and there is no sicknesspoverty or any suffering in heaven
Mark 1:15 "And saying,
Jesus preached the kingdom of God and the kingdom of God is all about power to dominate in life
1Corinthians 4:20 "For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power."
Psalm 85:8 "I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly."
God preaches peace and peace means our total well-being;spirit soul and body
1Thessalonians 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
"I have so much, it will be insignificant even if I lose this"
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Luke 16:10
John 6:12 "When they were filled, he said unto his disciples,
Psalm 74:20 Have respect unto the covenant: for the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty.
Our financial prosperity depends on our respect for the financial covenant we have with God;which covenant involves avoiding wastage
1Peter 4:10 "As every man has received a gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God."
Romans 14:12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.
2Corinthians 5:10 "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that everyone may be recompensed for the things done in his body, according to what he has done, whether it be good or bad."
"People take you for granted when you forgive them so easily, why should I forgive that easily"
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Luke 7:47 "
Forgiveness provokes transformation in the life of the forgiven
Matthew 18:22 "Jesus said unto him,
No reason is enough to take forgiving others for granted
Colossians 3:13 "Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do you."
Forgiving others is our worship and honour to God for forgiving us
Matthew 6:14 "
We take our relationship and fellowship with God for granted when we take forgiving others for granted
"If Jesus won it all for me why do I need to do certain things"
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Romans 6:1 ,1 "What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?",2 "God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer in it?"
Philippians 2:12 ,12 "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.",13 For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
Our demonstration of the works of God is prove that we have received the finished works of Christ in our lives
James 2:26 "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."
James 2:22 "See how faith worked with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?"
James 2:18 "Yea, a man may say, You have faith, and I have works: show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works."
Our walk in obedience is the prove that we have received the finished works of Christ
Hebrews 9:14 "How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?"
John 14:21 "
"This thing is too simple/weak to cause any serious harm"
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Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all your getting get understanding.
James 1:19 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger:"
Colossians 3:13 "Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do you."
Ephesians 4:2 "With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;"
Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
Ephesians 5:21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
Philippians 2:4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."
1Peter 5:5 "Likewise, you younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for
Philippians 2:5 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:"
Matthew 18:4 "
Matthew 7:2 "
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
"Everybody in my family has this problem, it is normal"
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Ephesians 4:24 "And that you put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness."
Ezekiel 18:20 "
Galatians 3:14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
Galatians 3:29 "And if you are Christ's, then are you Abraham's descendants, and heirs according to the promise."
Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:"
2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
1Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:"
"I will start planning and managing when things get bigger"
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Luke 19:17 "
planning and managing things small things is the evidence of faithfulness in little things and faithfulness in little things is what make little things bigger.
"God doesn't care about how I treat my bodyHe is only intersested in my spirit"
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1Corinthians 3:16 ,16 "Know you not that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?",17 "If any man defiles the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple you are."
God is interested in every part of my being because every part of my being is part of His dwelling place
"There is no one to compete with me, why sh'd I put so much in this"
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Ephesians 4:16 "From whom the whole body being fitly joined together and knit together by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."
God will judge us based on what we supply to His body the churchin relation to the measure of grace He has given us to work with and not based on the works and supplies of others to His body. The measures given them to work with is different from the measure given us
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
In all we do no Matter how insignificant it may seem God is interested in it. As such we must do it please God not men.
"The work of God will go on without my input, why bother to do it"
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Esther 4:13 ,13 "Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not to yourself that you shall escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews.",14 "For if you altogether hold your peace at this time, then shall relief and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but you and your father's house shall be destroyed: and who knows whether you are come to the kingdom for such a time as this?"
Despising the opportunity and privilege of partnering with God is despising your life because the essence of your existence as the image of God(Ge 1:26) Co 3:10) is the partnering with God in the bringing forth of His purposes
"I have accomplished more than anyone, why shouldn't I rest now"
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Mark 12:30 "
what we do with our strength is worship(love offering) to God and worshiping God means more to God and to us than anything else. Until we do things with an attitude of worship we never finish in doing it well. When we do things with the attitude of worship we then have the potential to finish in doing it well.
Ephesians 3:7 "Of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power."
God shall judge us according to the enablements He gives us and not according to the vastness of and superiority of our accomplishments in relation to others
Deuteronomy 16:17 "Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which he has given you."
"The preaching of forgiveness and grace gives people the license to sin"
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Matthew 13:23 "
It is the proper spiritual understanding of grace that rids us of sin for it is improper spiritual understanding of grace that denies us of this freedom from sin's power Matt 13:19.
Luke 7:47 "
The measure of forgiveness preached believed and received is the measure of love stirred up for righteousness stirred up in the receiver
John 1:14 "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth."
Sin is living at variance to the truth of God's righteousness. Grace is the bridge which enables us to cross from the truth of our sinfulness to the truth of God's righteousness. God reveals the truth of our sinfulness so that we can connect to His grace to live in the truth of His righteousness. This is so because the source of truth is the same source of grace. Grace promotes truth and truth promotes grace.
Titus 2:11 ,11 "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men,",12 "Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live sensibly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;"
The true teaching of grace is the teaching of the most effective way of living righteously
"I will change It's just a matter of time"
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2Corinthians 3:18 "But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord."
Change is a function of your beholding of the glory of God as revealed by the Spirit of God
Colossians 3:10 "And have put on the new man, that is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:"
John 8:32 "
Change is not produced with time but it is a result of an encounter with truth
Proverbs 4:18 "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day."
change does not come with time but comes by walking in the consciousness that you have been justified through faith in Christ
Romans 3:28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
2Peter 3:8 "But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day."
What in the eyes of man should take time might not take time at all when we have God as our all sufficiency. But what should take a short time in the eyes of men can take a long time without the revelation of God as our sufficiency
2Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
God has already changed you in Christ Jesus to the image of Christ. It is therefore your faith in finished work of God and not time that will manifest this change
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
"I have prayed, it is enough"
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1Corinthians 15:10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me."
Proayer is the platform from which we receive grace to walk in the will of God or work the works of God. Grace received from the altar of prayer that does not lead to works is vain.
Hebrews 4:16 "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."
Galatians 3:3 "Are you so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are you now made perfect by the flesh?"
To start something with prayer is spiritual but to be complacent is carnal. It is foolishness to start in the spirit with prayer but end in the flesh with complacency
"I have done so much, even if I don't finish, it is ok"
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Galatians 3:3 "Are you so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are you now made perfect by the flesh?"
being complacent is being in the flesh and starting in the spirit and ending in the flesh is foolishness.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
The end of a project or a Matter is the reason and goal for it's beginning
Revelation 22:13 "
It is the nature of Christ to be as passionate in the beginning as in the end of a thing or Matter. It is honor to Christ to be passionate about finishing anything you start.
"There is more time to do this, why should I speed up"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
What we do must be done for Christ's sake as a worship offering to Him and not just for time's sake.
Ecclesiastes 8:6 ,6 "Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is heavy upon him.",7 For he knows not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be?
Mark 13:32 "
Matthew 24:42
Colossians 4:5 "Walk in wisdom toward them that are outsiders, redeeming the time."
Ephesians 5:16 "Redeeming the time, because the days are evil."
Proverbs 8:17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
2Peter 3:8 "But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day."
"Why should I put all my energies into this unimportant work"
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1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
Luke 16:10
Ecclesiastes 9:10 "Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, where you go."
Psalm 1:3 "And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he does shall prosper."
It is not about the importance of the work but the blessing of the Lord that commands properity.
Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put to forced labor.
"God will do everything, I don't have to do anything because it is a prophecy"
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1Timothy 1:18 "This charge I commit unto you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which were made concerning you, that you by them might war a good warfare;"
Matthew 11:12 "
Philippians 2:12 ,12 "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.",13 For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
Romans 12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Hebrews 6:12 "That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
"I have done a lot of good things, any mistake I make will not be considered"
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James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."
Ecclesiastes 10:1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the perfumer to send forth a foul odor: so does a little folly to him that is respected for wisdom and honor.
Matthew 5:48 "
Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."
Matthew 5:20 "
Matthew 5:19 "
"I have done a lot of good things , any wrong I do, will not be considered"
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James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."
Ecclesiastes 10:1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the perfumer to send forth a foul odor: so does a little folly to him that is respected for wisdom and honor.
Matthew 5:48 "
Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."
Matthew 5:20 "
Matthew 5:19 "
1Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
"Let me do it, everyone will understand why I did it and forgive me"
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Hebrews 12:4 "You have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin."
God expects us to do our best in His grace in striving against the 'least of sins'
"God doesn't care about how I treat my body He only cares for my spirit"
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Luke 23:52 "This man went unto Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus."
God cares even about the dead bodies of His people how much more the living bodies of His people
Jude 1:9 "Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil as he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke you."
1Corinthians 3:16 "Know you not that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?"
"I have made too many mistakes in it, I will just forget it"
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2Corinthians 4:18 "While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal."
I must look at God's word and not my mistakes in order to succeed because the word and not my efforts is the key to my success
Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
Success purely rests on the power of God and not in the power of man
"For the sake of harmony,peace and unity, I will be part of this group/plan"
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Matthew 10:34 ,34 "
God is Unityharmony and peace but not every form of unity harmony and peace is of God
Joel 3:10 "Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruninghooks into spears: let the weak say, I am strong."
Sometimes you must be prepared to make war if you have lastingn peace
"I did not start early I should as well forget about putting so much energy into it"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Joshua 1:8 "
Success is rooted in God's word
Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
2Peter 3:8 "But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day."
Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.
"I will like it if I am always forced to do something"
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Philippians 2:12 "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling."
Matthew 11:12 "
The kingdom of God is for those who take responsibility
Deuteronomy 2:24 "
1Timothy 1:5 "Now the end of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:"
What is forced is that which is not from the heart and that which is not from the heart is that which cannot please God
"It is not good to always expect success lest you become disappointed"
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Jeremiah 29:11 "
Romans 5:5 And hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who is given unto us.
Proverbs 4:18 "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day."
Romans 8:37 "Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us."
1Corinthians 15:57 "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
2Corinthians 2:14 "Now thanks be unto God, who always causes us to triumph in Christ, and makes manifest the fragrance of his knowledge by us in every place."
1Corinthians 13:7 "Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."
Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
Mark 11:23 "
James 1:6 ,6 "But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavers is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.",7 For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord.
Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
2Corinthians 1:20 "For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us."
"The temptation was too strong for me so I fell in"
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1Corinthians 10:13 "There has no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above that you are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it."
Romans 6:2 "God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer in it?"
Romans 6:11 "Likewise reckon you also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Psalm 35:10 "All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto you, who delivers the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that plunders him?"
2Peter 2:9 "The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:"
"I don't give much offerings but I do a lot of other things for God"
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Exodus 23:15 "
Offerings are kingdom platforms for the experience of the presence of God
Philippians 4:17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
2Corinthians 9:6 "But this I say, He who sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he who sows bountifully shall reap also bountifully."
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
What you gain serving God is different from what you gain from your offerings to God
Psalm 20:3 "Remember all your offerings, and accept your burnt sacrifice; Selah."
Malachi 3:10 "
"I don't study the bible but I use most of my time for God to pray"
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Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
What we gain from studies cannot be replaced by what we gain from prayer
Joshua 1:8 "
Psalm 1:3 "And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he does shall prosper."
2Timothy 2:15 "Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
1Timothy 5:17 "Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine."
"I will do it if nobody does it"
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Titus 3:1 "Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,"
Galatians 6:10 "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."
Luke 22:26 "
"There are enough people doing the work of God, my efforts will be insignificant"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
1Corinthians 12:22 "Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:"
Ephesians 4:16 "From whom the whole body being fitly joined together and knit together by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."
Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them."
"I don't go to church/I am not active in church because it is full of hypocrites"
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Ephesians 4:11 "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;"
Church is for perfecting people and not for perfect people
1John 4:1 "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but test the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world."
The fact that there are hypocrites proves that there are genuine Christ-like people in church
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
Luke 7:23 "
My blessing depends on overcoming every offence I have against the body of Christ which is the church
"Why won't someone do anything about this thing"
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Galatians 6:10 "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."
Matthew 23:11
Philippians 2:14 Do all things without murmuring and disputing:
"I will do it if someone first takes the step"
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Galatians 6:10 "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."
Matthew 23:11
Philippians 2:14 Do all things without murmuring and disputing:
"What happened was unfair but lets forget it, after all that is how life is"
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Romans 12:19 "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written,
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
Isaiah 63:4 "
Luke 18:3 "
"If I show any sense of commitment, they will all relax leave all the work to me"
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Matthew 23:11
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Ecclesiastes 9:10 "Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, where you go."
Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put to forced labor.
"Let me finish doing this thing, then I will give my all to God"
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Luke 9:59 ,59 "And he said unto another,
Mark 12:29 ,29 "And Jesus answered him,
Romans 14:8 "For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's."
Matthew 6:33 "
Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."
"I don't serve in church but I go to church regularly, that is enough"
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John 15:2 "
Abiding in Christ is abiding in His body-the church abiding in the church means being fruitful and being fruitful in church means serving in church
Ephesians 4:12 "For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:"
Revelation 5:10 And have made us unto our God a kingdom and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
Every child of God is a priest of God and thus must serve in church
"I don't go to all church meetings but I go to church on Sundays, that is enough"
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Psalm 84:4 Blessed are they that dwell in your house: they will be still praising you. Selah.
Dwelling in God's house is the lot of every child of God and dwelling in God's house means more than coming to church on Sundays
Psalm 65:4 "Blessed is the man whom you choose, and cause to approach unto you, that he may dwell in your courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, even of your holy temple."
Psalm 92:13 ,13 Those that are planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.,14 They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be healthy and flourishing;,15 "To show that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him."
"These things are difficult to come by, even if I get this I will be satisfied"
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Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
Mark 11:23 ,23 "
Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:"
2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
2Corinthians 1:20 "For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us."
"I will like it, if I am forced to do it"
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Philippians 2:12 ,12 "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.",13 For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
Deuteronomy 30:19 "I call heaven and earth as witness this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live:"
The power of choice God has given man must be used and should not be left dormant
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Untill we learn to do things from our hearts we haven't learnt to live life fully pleasing to God
"You don't need to force your way, what is yours will naturally come to you"
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Matthew 11:12 "
Ephesians 6:12 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in heavenly places."
2Corinthians 10:3 "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh:"
2Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
1Thessalonians 2:18 "Therefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us."
"It is good but I can't do it for the sake of peace"
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Matthew 10:34 "
Peace doesn't mean compromising on the will of God
Joel 3:10 "Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruninghooks into spears: let the weak say, I am strong."
Acts 5:28 ,28 "Saying, Did not we strictly command you that you should not teach in this name? and, behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.",29 "Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men."
Acts 4:18 ,18 "And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.",19 "But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge you."
"Why do I have to speed up, there is more time"
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Colossians 4:5 "Walk in wisdom toward them that are outsiders, redeeming the time."
Ephesians 5:16 "Redeeming the time, because the days are evil."
2Peter 3:8 "But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day."
Ecclesiastes 9:10 "Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, where you go."
"Even if I would succeed in this it will take too much effort"
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Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
Psalm 18:32 "It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect."
"If I help him he will become lazy"
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Galatians 6:10 "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."
Proverbs 3:27 "Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it."
Galatians 6:2 "Bear you one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
"Even if I fail, it is nothing because failure is part of life"
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Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 2:12 "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling."
Matthew 5:48 "
"This business is not mine, why should I put in soo much energy"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Luke 16:12 "
Matthew 7:2 "
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
Mark 12:31 "
"Satan made me do it"
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Proverbs 28:13 He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whosoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.
Confession of sins is the power that destroys the power of sin.
Deuteronomy 30:19 "I call heaven and earth as witness this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live:"
Satan cannot force us against our God given will
Hebrews 4:15 "For we have not a high priest who cannot be touched with the feeling of our weaknesses; but was in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin."
"The devil only attacks those who attack him or his works"
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2Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
John 10:10 "
1Peter 5:8 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour:"
"Thoughts are harmless"
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Proverbs 23:7 "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, says he to you; but his heart is not with you."
Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
Matthew 9:4 "And Jesus knowing their thoughts said,
Proverbs 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
"How can you walk in gratitude always without being complacent"
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Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
Ecclesiastes 3:1 "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:"
Romans 5:2 "By whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God."
Philemon 1:6 That the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
Thanksgiving is not being complacent but acknowledging the hand of upon our lives
"He is not a believer, but I love him and want to marry him"
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2Corinthians 6:14 ,14 Be you not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship has righteousness with unrighteousness? and what partnership has light with darkness?,15 And what harmony has Christ with Belial? or what part has he that believes with an infidel?,16 "And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? for you are the temple of the living God; as God has said,
Deuteronomy 7:3 "Neither shall you make marriages with them; your daughter you shall not give unto his son, nor his daughter shall you take unto your son."
Ephesians 6:11 "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."
1Corinthians 10:21 "You cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of demons: you cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of demons."
"sex before marriage is not sin if the two love each other & will marry later"
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1Thessalonians 4:3 "For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that you should abstain from fornication:"
Colossians 3:5 "Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry:"
Hebrews 13:4 "Let marriage be held in honor by all, and the bed undefiled: but fornicators and adulterers God will judge."
Romans 1:25 "Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshiped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen."
"Yes, He does all kinds of bad things to me, but I love him and want to marry him"
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Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all your getting get understanding.
Ephesians 5:25 "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;"
Ecclesiastes 10:8 "He that digs a pit shall fall into it; and whosoever breaks through a wall, a serpent shall bite him."
Ecclesiastes 10:11 Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better.
"masturbation is not sin"
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Ephesians 5:5 "For this you know, that no fornicator, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God."
Matthew 5:28 "
1Timothy 1:5 "Now the end of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:"
Matthew 5:8
Romans 8:13 "For if you live after the flesh, you shall die: but if you through the Spirit do put to death the deeds of the body, you shall live."
Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
"I don't give to the church but I am generous with my money"
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Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
Exodus 34:20 "
"I don't tithe because I don't work"
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Deuteronomy 14:22 "You shall truly tithe all the increase of your seed, that the field brings forth year by year."
Work is not the qualification for tithing but the receiving of any Matterial blessing
"The bible is for only those who are learned They can understand"
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Luke 10:21 "In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said,
Hebrews 8:10 ,10 "
2Corinthians 11:3 "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his cunning, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ."
Ephesians 1:17 ,17 "That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:",18 "The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what is the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,"
James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men liberally, and reproaches not; and it shall be given him."
John 17:3 "
"There are devils, But I don't believe they can harm any child of God"
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2Corinthians 12:7 "And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure."
2Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
1Corinthians 7:5 "Deprive not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your lack of self-control."
Acts 26:18 "
1Peter 5:8 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour:"
1Timothy 4:1 "Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to deceitful spirits, and doctrines of demons;"
"God will do everything for me Doing something shows my unbelief"
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Hebrews 4:11 "Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief."
Faith is a labour
James 2:26 "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."
Proverbs 19:15 Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
God hates idleness
"I am not that learned to find the truth from God's word so I trust those learned"
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Luke 10:21 "In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said,
Hebrews 8:10 ,10 "
2Corinthians 11:3 "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his cunning, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ."
Ephesians 1:17 ,17 "That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:",18 "The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what is the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,"
James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men liberally, and reproaches not; and it shall be given him."
John 17:3 "
"He is paid to do that, thanking him will be uneccessary"
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Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
"He knows that he has done well, commending him will be uneccessary"
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Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
"My intentions are not good but I am safe; nobody knows my intentions / what I am thinking"
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1Samuel 16:7 "But the LORD said unto Samuel,
2Chronicles 16:9 "For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. In this you have done foolishly: therefore from now on you shall have wars."
Matthew 5:8
Matthew 9:4 "And Jesus knowing their thoughts said,
"I am alright because I serve in church"
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1Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes.
"I am alright because I manifest the gifts of the Spirit"
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Matthew 7:21 ,21 "
Matthew 7:20
"Why do I have to read and study the bible/(portions of it) over and over again when I already know them"
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Mark 4:24 "And he said unto them,
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
2Corinthians 9:6 "But this I say, He who sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he who sows bountifully shall reap also bountifully."
Joshua 1:8 "
Psalm 1:2 ,2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night.,3 "And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he does shall prosper."
"God doesn't care about my dressing, He is only interested in my heart"
📖 Related Verses (1)
Exodus 28:2
God promotes dressing that promotes holiness glory and beauty
"Once you are saved, the devil can't do anything to you"
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1Peter 5:8 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour:"
1Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
"Tithing is not for our time"
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Psalm 119:89 "Lamed Forever, O LORD, your word is settled in heaven."
"I am not to be blamed, because he started the fight"
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Matthew 5:9
"'This is alright, not too bad because, even respectable people are doing it'"
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Matthew 5:20 "
John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him,
Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
Christ and not any people or person is the standard of life
"I don't plan because I have never fulfilled any I have done so far"
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Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
Hebrews 6:12 "That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
Hebrews 10:35 ,35 "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense of reward.",36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."
"I don't plan because it is just not a part of me"
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Psalm 37:5 Commit your way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Luke 14:28 ,28 "
Luke 14:31 "
Ecclesiastes 3:1 "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:"
Matthew 6:21 "
You must make a conscious effort to make time for the things that really Matter to your success
2Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
We must live a planned life because the heavenly life is a life of planning
Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
"Truly spiritual people don't plan"
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Psalm 37:5 Commit your way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Luke 14:28 ,28 "
Luke 14:31 "
Ecclesiastes 3:1 "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:"
"I have wronged him, but he has wronged me more, no need to apologise"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
"I will apologise to him if he also apologises to me"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
"I want to go to hell, all my friends & things I like will be there"
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Luke 13:28 "
Luke 16:23 "
Matthew 10:28 "
"They/He forced me to do it"
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Deuteronomy 30:19 "I call heaven and earth as witness this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live:"
No one can force us against our God-given will
Proverbs 28:13 He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whosoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.
"I fear becoming too rich because it will make me evil"
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Deuteronomy 8:18 "But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore unto your fathers, as it is this day."
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Proverbs 10:22 "The blessing of the LORD, it makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it."
"If I get help, I will do it"
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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
"This thing is too small to pray about"
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Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
1Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he cares for you.
"My contribution is too small to make a differences"
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Ephesians 4:16 "From whom the whole body being fitly joined together and knit together by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."
Colossians 2:19 "And not holding the Head, from whom all the body by joints and ligaments having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increases with the increase of God."
1Corinthians 12:22 "Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:"
"He knows that I am sorry, why apologise"
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1John 3:18 "My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Matthew 12:37 "
"I can't say sorry but I will make it up to him"
📖 Related Verses (3)
1John 3:18 "My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Matthew 12:37 "
"This is too small to apologise for"
📖 Related Verses (3)
1John 3:18 "My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Matthew 12:37 "
"I don't pray much because praying is too boring"
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1Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
Zechariah 12:10 "
Boredom in prayer is the lack of the spirit of prayer
"I don't have to pray so much because they are praying for me"
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1Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
Ephesians 6:18 "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thus with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;"
"I am afraid my views will be rejected. Why bother, It's better to keep quiet"
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2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
"I do worldly things but I am alright because I have a good Christian life"
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1Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
Matthew 7:21 "
"If I get to heaven, that will be enough for me I don't need anything more"
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Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,"
2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
"You don't have to be forceful to receive any good thing that is due youIt will come by itself"
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Matthew 11:12 "
Ephesians 6:10 "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might."
1Thessalonians 2:18 "Therefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us."
"I have done everything and nothing is working, maybe my situation is meant to be"
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1Corinthians 10:13 "There has no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above that you are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it."
"It is wrong to do this when you are a child but right for 18year olds and above"
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1Corinthians 2:14 "But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned."
Isaiah 1:18 "
Untill your sins are dealt with your sins will defile and limit your intellectual ability to understand the prove of the authenticity of the bible
"If it feels good, then there is nothing wrong in doing it"
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Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
"I am okay because, I only indulge in oral sex, kissing etc, but I don't fornicate"
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Matthew 5:28 "
"I will postpone this work but I will double up effort to make it up for the time lost"
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James 4:14 "Whereas you know not what shall be tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away."
Ecclesiastes 9:10 "Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, where you go."
"I am comfortable where I am, I don't want any change"
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Proverbs 4:18 "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day."
2Corinthians 3:18 "But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord."
"I don't preach the gospel but I try to let my life lead people to Christ"
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Acts 1:8 "
Hebrews 5:12 "For when for the time you ought to be teachers, you have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of solid food."
"It is his fault that I committed this sin"
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Deuteronomy 30:19 "I call heaven and earth as witness this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live:"
No one has the power to choose for us hence any sin we commit is our own fault
"I will just do it and say sorry, he will forgive me"
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Romans 6:1 ,1 "What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?",2 "God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer in it?"
"Why do I have to pay tithes on material substances I receive"
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Genesis 14:20 "And blessed be the most high God, who has delivered your enemies into your hand. And he gave him tithes of all."
"I don't have any serious need, why should I fast"
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Matthew 6:16 "
Fasting must be programmed into our lives and not just based on our needs
"I don't have any serious need, why should I spend so much time praying"
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Matthew 6:16 "
Proayer must be programmed into our lives and not just based on our needs
"I don't have any serious need, why should I be so committed to church"
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Hebrews 10:25 "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as you see the day approaching."
"Wisdom is from God, why do I have to study so much"
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Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
Joshua 1:8 "
Psalm 1:3 "And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he does shall prosper."
"I don't believe I have enemies, physical or spiritual because I have not offended anyone, and have no bad intentions against anyone"
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Matthew 5:10
"I don't have to fight for my blessings, it will surely come to me"
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Matthew 11:12 "
Ephesians 6:10 "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might."
"If it is really mine, it will come to me, I don't have to fight for it"
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Matthew 11:12 "
Ephesians 6:10 "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might."
"I don't fear going to hell, looking at what is happening in the world, this world is already hell"
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Luke 16:23 "
"Heaven is just figurative and not literal"
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Hebrews 11:13 "These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and exiles on the earth."
Hebrews 11:16 "But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly: therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he has prepared for them a city."
Hebrews 11:10 "For he looked for a city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God."
John 14:2 ,2 "
"Hell is just figurative and not literal"
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Matthew 25:46
Matthew 5:29 "
"Power is good, but having so much power is not good"
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Hebrews 6:5 "And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the age to come,"
Acts 1:8 "
Ephesians 1:19 "And what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,"
Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,"
Ephesians 3:7 "Of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power."
Colossians 1:29 "For which I also labor, striving according to his working, who works in me mightily."
John 3:34 For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God: for God gives not the Spirit by measure unto him.
"It is okay to kiss, touch etc as long as you do not have sex and you love each other"
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Matthew 5:28 "
"It is good to be rich, but to have so much money is not good"
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Job 1:1 ,1 "There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one that feared God, and turned away from evil.",2 And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters.,3 "His possessions also were seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred female donkeys, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east."
Job 22:23 ,23 "If you return to the Almighty, you shall be built up, you shall put away iniquity far from your tents.",24 "Then shall you lay up gold as dust, and the gold of Ophir as the stones of the brooks.",25 "Yea, the Almighty shall be your defense, and you shall have plenty of silver."
"I pay my tithe, why should I also give myself to other offerings"
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Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
"I don't give much offering, because I always pay my tithe"
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Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
"I don't pay my tithe, but I give big offerings"
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Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
"I am too picky, let me just settle for anyone"
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1Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:"
Mark 11:23 ,23 "
Luke 11:12 "
Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,"
Matthew 7:7 "
"That must be God's will for my life because everybody says I am good at it"
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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
"He is old enough to know what is right and wrong, why should I advice him"
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Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
Ezekiel 3:18 "
Mark 12:31 "
"I will marry him because he loves me, that is all that matters"
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1Corinthians 13:4 ,4 "Love suffers long, and is kind; love envies not; love vaunts not itself, is not puffed up,",5 "Does not behave itself rudely, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, keeps no record of evil;",6 "Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;",7 "Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.",8 "Love never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away."
Love is more than a feeling
"I just exaggerated the issue, I did not tell a lie"
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Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
"He has been cheating me a lot, I am not stealing but taking back what belongs to me"
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Romans 12:19 "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written,
"I know abortion isn't right, but if it is legal, we'll not have all those poor girls going to places that will risk their lives"
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Jeremiah 1:5 "
Abortion is murder because the foetus is considered as person
Abortion is against God because it destroys the purpose God has formed the baby with
"It is not good to ask for vengeance upon you enemies, God will deal with them for you on His own"
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1Samuel 24:12 "The LORD judge between me and you, and the LORD avenge me of you: but my hand shall not be upon you."
Luke 18:3 "
"I am satisfied with God's blessings I see in my life, I don't need anymore"
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Proverbs 4:18 "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day."
Romans 8:32 "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?"
"Not all God's promises in the bible are meant for us"
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2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:"
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Romans 8:32 "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?"
Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,"
"Not all God's promises in the bible are meant for me"
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2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:"
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Romans 8:32 "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?"
Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,"
"It doesn't matter the way I live my life in the world so far as I am religious"
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2Timothy 3:5 "Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."
Matthew 7:21 "
"Isn’t sin relative to each person’s time, place and situation?’"
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Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
"I think the key point of Christianity is to sin as little as possible"
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Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."
Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes.
Christianity is all about Christ and Him finding expression in men
"So far as he is a Christian, its ok to marry him"
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Matthew 18:19 "
A good marriage requires a good agreement between of spiritsoul and body of the parties
Amos 3:3 "Can two walk together, except they are agreed?"
"I am making a lot of progress, I can relax now, knowing that things will work out fine in the end"
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1Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
Hebrews 6:12 "That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Ecclesiastes 9:10 "Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, where you go."
Romans 12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
Proverbs 10:4 He becomes poor who has a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be put to forced labor.
"I am already good at it, I don't need to prepare"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Ecclesiastes 9:10 "Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, where you go."
Romans 12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
"I am ok, I cannot get into trouble, no one knows what I am thinking"
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1Corinthians 13:5 "Does not behave itself rudely, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, keeps no record of evil;"
Matthew 9:4 "And Jesus knowing their thoughts said,
"It was not fornication or sin because we used a condom"
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Matthew 5:28 "
"It was not fornication or sin because I did not force her/him"
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Matthew 5:28 "
"God must be with me because the gifts of the Spirit operate in me"
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Matthew 7:21 ,21 "
"I will start taking accounts when things get bigger"
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Luke 16:10
Ecclesiastes 9:10 "Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, where you go."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
"I only come to church because of the preaching"
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Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
Hebrews 12:22 ,22 "But you are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,",23 "To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, who are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,"
"I only come to church because of the praise and worship time"
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Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
Hebrews 12:22 ,22 "But you are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,",23 "To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, who are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,"
Faith demands the least of your efforts and the most of the ability of the Spirit of God.