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"My friends and relatives would make fun of me"
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Matthew 5:10
Matthew 5:11 "
Matthew 5:12 "
Matthew 10:36
Matthew 10:37
Christ is worth more than any dear thing to you.
John 15:18 "
It is a great honour to share in the suffering of and hatred for Christ for then you will also share in His honour and the love the Father has for Him.
John 15:19 "
Their hatred is sign that you have gained something better than you had had when they had accepted you even God's approval.
2Timothy 3:12 "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."
Persecution is proof that God is in you in Christ Jesus.
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 6:14 Be you not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship has righteousness with unrighteousness? and what partnership has light with darkness?
It is impossible for true friends to persecute you. Anyone who persecutes your stand for God is not a true friend.
1Peter 4:14 "If you be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are you; for the spirit of glory and of God rests upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified."
Persecution reveals the glory of Christ in you.
"I will never serve in this church because they don't appreciate my efforts"
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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.
Your reward is from God for your service in the church is to God and not to men.
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."
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
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."
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."
"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.
"Nothing that I do is acknowledged by anyone"
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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 is that which 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."
The Acknowledgement of 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 only that which receives God's recognition.
Matthew 6:1 "
What is done expectanct of 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 to 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 will 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 Heaven.
"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.
"Nobody supports my good course, they all say it is impossible, it will not work"
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Romans 8:31 "What shall we then say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"
The only person whose support is fruitful is God and God will support anything that seems impossible to reveal His glory to all.
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:"
Grace is received through faith. I have all the grace that it takes by faith to accomplish anything.
Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
John 8:29
The things I do from faith in God are the things that please God and cause His hand to move for me
John 14:18
Isaiah 41:10 "
Philippians 1:6 "Being confident of this very thing, that he who has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:"
God does not need anyone to sustain and complete any work He begins with me.
"If I don't do this I will loose my best friends and the things I love"
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1Peter 3:13 "And who is he that will harm you, if you be followers of that which is good?"
Matthew 19:29 "
Philippians 1:21 "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."
Life is all about fulfilling God's desires and dying to my own desires. Whatever I die to is a gain to me.
John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
The raise men can give you through their praise cannot compare to the raise God gives through His praise of you. When men praise you they will erase you but when God praises you you are truly raised with grace. When God praises you all men will in the end praise you.
Hebrews 11:25 "Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a time;"
The joy outside the will of God is only temporary and partial but the joy inside the will of God is permanent and complete.
Luke 9:62 "And Jesus said unto him,
Great treasure awaits all who abandon all things to follow God's will. If I don't give up the things I love for the sake of the will of God I cannot be fit for the most precious thing-the kingdom of God.
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 a walk of total abandonment of all things to follow God's will. The upright walk guarantees all good things.
Mark 12:30 "
Only God is worthy of my greatest love
Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the LORD; and he shall give you the desires of your heart.
All round prosperity is in total abandonment of all things. Doing the will of God is the way to accessing all the things I truly love.
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."
Doing the will of God cannot deny me of any perfect thing because God is the source of all perfect things
"I agreed because I did not want to hurt his feelings"
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1Samuel 15:24 "And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and your words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice."
The fear of man will put to death the fear of God in our lives
"I am busy but I will accept to help him so as not to offend him"
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John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Ephesians 4:7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
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."
Romans 12:3 "For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith."
Romans 12:6 "Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;"
Matthew 25:9 "
John 6:63 "
Romans 7:18 "For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwells no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not."
1Corinthians 6:19 "What? know you not that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have of God, and you are not your own?"
Exodus 20:10 "
Psalm 20:5 "We will rejoice in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfill all your petitions."
1Corinthians 12:6 "And there are diversities of workings, but it is the same God who works all in all."
Luke 16:10
Luke 6:42 "
"I can bear it if I let myself down, but I can't bear to let people down"
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John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Galatians 5:14 "For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this;
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."
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?"
Romans 3:21 "But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;"
Philippians 4:6 ,6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.,7 "And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.",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."
1Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he cares for you.
2Corinthians 8:7 "Therefore, as you abound in everything, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that you abound in this grace also."
"I love this but I can't do it because nobody respects it"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
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."
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;
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
"It is bad but If I don't do it for him, he will say I am a bad person"
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John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
"It is always hard for me to say no to people"
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Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
Philippians 4:3 "And I entreat you also, true yokefellow, help those women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other of my fellow laborers, whose names are in the book of life."
2Timothy 3:5 "Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."
If what you do is not from your heart it is not worth doing
Philippians 2:14 Do all things without murmuring and disputing:
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;
"I am afraid of doing something that will make him dislike me"
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John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
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;"
Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD;
It is a curse to trust in me for your confidencefulfillment and approval
"I am scared of what people will think if I do this"
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Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
"If I don't agree with him, I will lose the benefits I get from him"
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Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD;
Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Psalm 121:1 ,1 "A song of ascents. I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from which comes my help.",2 "My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth."
"If I don't do as he says, I will lose the benefits I get from him"
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Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD;
Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Psalm 121:1 ,1 "A song of ascents. I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from which comes my help.",2 "My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth."
"If I speak the truth, nobody will like me"
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John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
1Corinthians 13:6 "Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;"
Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
"People will mock you if you try to be different"
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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;"
"No one will like me if I preach this message"
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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;"
John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
"I will not be respected if I don't have this or do that"
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John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
"From his reaction, I don't think he likes me"
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Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
"From his reaction, I think he did not like what I said"
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Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
"I know it's wrong but I don't want to disappoint him"
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John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
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."
"I just can't stand for people to reject me"
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John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
"Its good but if I do it, people will condemn 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;"
"If I tell the truth, no one will like me"
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1Corinthians 13:6 "Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;"
John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
"I can't be happy if people don't like me"
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Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
Jeremiah 31:3 "The LORD has appeared of old unto me, saying,
Zechariah 2:8 For thus says the LORD of hosts;
Count it an honour to share in the sufferings of God's honourable men for then you will also share in their honour.