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"I will have to give up too much/ I will have too much to give up"

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Matthew 6:33 "But seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

Mark 8:34 "And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me."

Christ is worth more than your life so it should not be difficult to give up the things in your life.

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Mark 8:35 "For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it."

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 "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own life?"

Revfusing Christ is always at the expense of the most valuable things to you.

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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.

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4/24/2020
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"My friends and relatives would make fun of me"

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Matthew 5:10 Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:11 "Blessed are you, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake."

Matthew 5:12 "Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets who were before you."

Count it an honour to share in the sufferings of God's honourable men for then you will also share in their honour.

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Matthew 10:36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.

Matthew 10:37 He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

Christ is worth more than any dear thing to you.

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John 15:18 "If the world hates you, you know that it hated me before it hated you."

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.

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John 15:19 "If you were of the world, the world would love its own: but because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you."

Their hatred is sign that you have gained something better than you had had when they had accepted you even God's approval.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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"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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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4/24/2020
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"I feel sinful and unworthy to receive God's love"

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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;"

1Corinthians 6:11 "And such were some of you: but you are washed, but you are sanctified, but you are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God."

Psalm 103:12 "As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us."

Romans 8:1 "There is therefore now no condemnation to them who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."

Hebrews 8:12 "For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more."

The glory of God is seen in one thing that He cannot do and that is to remember the sins of those in Christ.

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Romans 11:27 "For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins."

Romans 8:30 "Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified."

It is about God's own choice to be merciful and not about anything in me.

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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."

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4/24/2020
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"I have made up my mind and can't change, it will be a sign of weakness to change my mind"

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Jonah 3:10 "And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God relented of the disaster, that he had said that he would bring upon them; and he did it not."

Jeremiah 18:8 "If that nation, against whom I have spoken, turn from their evil, I will change from the evil that I thought to do unto them."

Isaiah 57:15 "For thus says the high and lofty One that inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones."

Isaiah 66:2 "For all those things has my hand made, and all those things have been, says the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembles at my word."

The glory of a man is in the change he allows the word of God to bring to His mind.

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Romans 12:2 "And be not conformed to this world: but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."

God's perfect will is that our minds will be changed to His mind.

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Psalm 51:17 "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, you will not despise."

Isaiah 55:7 "Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon."

Ezekiel 36:26 "A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh."

Proverbs 29:1 "He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy."

1Corinthians 3:19 "For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He takes the wise in their own craftiness."

1Corinthians 1:25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Luke 20:18 "Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder."

Whoever does not change his mind in relation to the unchanging truth shall be crushed and be destroyed in the end.

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"Why should I submit, he is not more matured and better than I am"

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Romans 13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

John 19:11 "Jesus answered, You could have no power at all against me, except it were given you from above: therefore he that delivered me unto you has the greater sin."

Romans 13:2 "Whosoever therefore resists the power, resists the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves judgment."

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."

1Peter 2:18 "Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh."

1Timothy 6:1 "Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed."

Ephesians 6:2 Honor your father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;

Proverbs 18:12 "Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility."

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"Let me help him so that one day he will help me"

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Proverbs 19:17 He that has pity upon the poor lends unto the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again.

The poor are those in need of help.

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Jeremiah 17:10 "I the LORD search the heart, I test the mind, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings."

God searches the hearts of men and rewards the one who offers help from a pure heart-a heart not expecting anything back.

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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 5:46 "For if you love them who love you, what reward have you? do not even the tax collectors the same?"

Matthew 6:32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things.

Life is lived in absolute trust in God and not in the favour from men.

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Matthew 6:34 Take therefore no thought for tomorrow: for tomorrow shall take thought of the things for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Matthew 16:27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

True rewards come from God and not from men.

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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"

Luke 14:12 "Then said he also to him that bade him, When you give a dinner or a supper, call not your friends, nor your brethren, neither your kinsmen, nor your rich neighbors; lest they also bid you again, and a recompense be made you."

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."

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"I do whatever I feel and think is good"

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Romans 8:12 "Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh."

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."

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."

Galatians 6:8 For he that sows to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that sows to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

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."

Romans 8:8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

1Corinthians 10:23 "All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not."

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."

Proverbs 14:12 "There is a way which seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death."

Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

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"I am busy so I cannot help you on this"

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Philippians 2:4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."

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 6:33 "But seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

God's kingdom is all about love and the emptying of self.

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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 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

Matthew 22:39 "And the second is like unto it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

Service to anyone is service to yourself.

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John 13:14 "If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet; you also ought to wash one another's feet."

I have been called to live out Christ who lived his life for others.

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John 15:13 "Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

I have been called to live a life of sacrifice for others.

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"Did they really deserve that more than me"

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Hebrews 10:36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."

Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."

James 1:4 "But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing."

Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.

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."

Success in my brother's life is success in my life for we are all one body in Christ.

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Ecclesiastes 3:1 "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:"

Acts 1:7 "And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father has put in his own power."

Despite the fact that I am not seeing God's blessings does not mean that He will not bless me. I don't have to know the timing of God's blessings to believe that He will bless me.

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Genesis 4:7 "If you do well, shall you not be accepted? and if you do not well, sin lies at the door. And you shall be its desire, and you must rule over it."

You shall surely not lose your reward for anything you do, be it good or bad.

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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.

Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that makes haste to be rich shall not go unpunished.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 "He has made every thing beautiful in its time: also he has put eternity in men's hearts, so that no man can find out the work that God does from the beginning to the end."

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."

It seems to man a long time for God to bless him but when God blesses it is worth more than a man can achieve in a really long time.

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Isaiah 55:9 "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts."

The time and manner God decides to bless me is not as I think.

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4/24/2020
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"Why do other people get ahead"

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Hebrews 10:36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."

Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."

James 1:4 "But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing."

Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.

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."

Success in my brother's life is also success in my life for we are all one body in Christ.

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Ecclesiastes 3:1 "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:"

Acts 1:7 "And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father has put in his own power."

Despite the fact that I am not seeing God's blessings does not mean that He won't bless me. I don't have to know the timing of God's blessings to believe that He will bless me.

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Genesis 4:7 "If you do well, shall you not be accepted? and if you do not well, sin lies at the door. And you shall be its desire, and you must rule over it."

You definitely won't lose your reward for anything you do whether good or bad.

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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.

Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that makes haste to be rich shall not go unpunished.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 "He has made every thing beautiful in its time: also he has put eternity in men's hearts, so that no man can find out the work that God does from the beginning to the end."

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."

It seems to man a long time for God to bless him, however, when God does, it is worth more than a man can achieve in a really long time.

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Isaiah 55:9 "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts."

The timing and manner God decides to bless me is not as I think.

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"Why don't I have what they have"

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Hebrews 10:36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."

Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."

James 1:4 "But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing."

Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.

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."

Success in my brother's life is success in my life, for we are all one body in Christ.

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Ecclesiastes 3:1 "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:"

Acts 1:7 "And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father has put in his own power."

Despite the fact that I am not seeing God's blessings does not mean that He will not bless me. I don't have to know when God will bless me to believe that He will bless me.

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Genesis 4:7 "If you do well, shall you not be accepted? and if you do not well, sin lies at the door. And you shall be its desire, and you must rule over it."

You shall surely not lose your reward for anything you do, whether good or bad.

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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.

Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that makes haste to be rich shall not go unpunished.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 "He has made every thing beautiful in its time: also he has put eternity in men's hearts, so that no man can find out the work that God does from the beginning to the end."

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."

It appears to man a long time for God to bless him but when God blesses it is worth more than a man can achieve in a really long time.

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Isaiah 55:9 "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts."

The timing and way God decides to bless me is not as I think.

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"Why can't my life be more like their's"

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Hebrews 10:36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."

Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."

James 1:4 "But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing."

Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.

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."

Ecclesiastes 3:1 "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:"

Acts 1:7 "And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father has put in his own power."

Inspite of the fact that I am not seeing God's blessings does not mean that He will not bless me. I don't have to know the timing of God's blessings to believe that He will bless me.

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Genesis 4:7 "If you do well, shall you not be accepted? and if you do not well, sin lies at the door. And you shall be its desire, and you must rule over it."

You shall surely not lose your reward for anything you do whether good or bad.

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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.

Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that makes haste to be rich shall not go unpunished.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 "He has made every thing beautiful in its time: also he has put eternity in men's hearts, so that no man can find out the work that God does from the beginning to the end."

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."

It seems to man a long time for God to bless him but when God blesses, it is worth more than a man can achieve in a really long time.

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Isaiah 55:9 "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts."

The time and way God decides to bless me is not always as I think.

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"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.

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Luke 21:3 "And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow has cast in more than they all:"

Sacrificial giving receives the honour and acknowledgement of God.

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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.

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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.

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Exodus 34:20 "But the firstling of a donkey you shall redeem with a lamb: and if you redeem it not, then shall you break its neck. All the firstborn of your sons you shall redeem. And none shall appear before me empty."

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

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"Nobody notices and recognises me, why should I continue to serve"

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Matthew 6:4 That your alms may be in secret: and your Father who sees in secret himself shall reward you openly.

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.

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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.

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Matthew 10:26 "Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known."

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.

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Matthew 6:1 "Take heed that you give not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise you have no reward of your Father who is in heaven."

What is done expecting reward from men gains no rewards from God.

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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.

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1Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Jeremiah 17:10 "I the LORD search the heart, I test the mind, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings."

Matthew 10:42 "And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward."

The least thing done in God's name shall be rewarded in full.

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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.

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.

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"Nothing that I do is acknowledged by anyone"

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Matthew 6:4 That your alms may be in secret: and your Father who sees in secret himself shall reward you openly.

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.

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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.

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Matthew 10:26 "Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known."

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.

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Matthew 6:1 "Take heed that you give not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise you have no reward of your Father who is in heaven."

What is done expectanct of reward from men gains no rewards from God.

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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.

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1Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Jeremiah 17:10 "I the LORD search the heart, I test the mind, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings."

Matthew 10:42 "And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward."

The least thing done in God's name will be rewarded in full.

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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.

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.

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"I will never serve in this church, they don't appreciate my efforts"

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Matthew 6:4 That your alms may be in secret: and your Father who sees in secret himself shall reward you openly.

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.

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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.

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Matthew 10:26 "Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known."

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.

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Matthew 6:1 "Take heed that you give not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise you have no reward of your Father who is in heaven."

What is done expecting rewards from men gains no rewards from God.

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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.

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1Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Jeremiah 17:10 "I the LORD search the heart, I test the mind, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings."

Matthew 10:42 "And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward."

The least act done in God's name shall be rewarded in fully.

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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.

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.

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"But I know of people who prosper without God"

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Proverbs 1:32 "For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them."

Psalm 73:3 "For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked."

Proverbs 10:22 "The blessing of the LORD, it makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it."

True prosperity is one without sorrows and this comes from God only.

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Mark 8:36 "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own life?"

For every gain men make without God they lose a portion of their souls.

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Revelation 3:17 "Because you say, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and know not that you are wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:"

True prosperity is not rooted in the possession of things but in the possession of God; the creator of all things.

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Jeremiah 9:23 "Thus says the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:"

True prosperity is the spiritual knowledge of and walk with God

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Proverbs 14:12 "There is a way which seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death."

Ecclesiastes 2:8 "I gathered for myself also silver and gold, and the special treasures of kings and of the provinces: I got men singers and women singers, the delights of the sons of men, and musical instruments of all sorts."

Prosperity without God is futility.

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Ecclesiastes 2:26 "For God gives to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he gives the work of gathering and heaping up, only that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and grasping of the wind."

In the end people who prosper without God do so for the enjoyment of those who are with and for God.

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"If I don't prove my point or worth they will not stop discriminating against me/ belittling me"

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2Timothy 2:15 "Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

God's approval of me is worth more than any approval.

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Acts 2:22 "You men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as you yourselves also know:"

I am approved for Christ's sake and not for my own sake or doing.

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Hebrews 2:4 "God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to his own will?"

God Himself will approve me if I settle for His will for my life.

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John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

Just as oil mixes with oil and does not mix with water so do children of God love the praise of God and do not depend of that of men. Children of men however love the praise of men. I depend only on God's praise.

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John 5:44 "How can you believe, who receive honor one of another, and seek not the honor that comes from God only?"

The evidence of my faith is my dependence on the honour that comes from only God.

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Matthew 10:26 "Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known."

My honour and approval cannot be hidden but will be revealed at the right time.

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Matthew 6:4 That your alms may be in secret: and your Father who sees in secret himself shall reward you openly.

To the degree my good deeds are in 'secret' to that same degree God will make them open. The heart is the source of all secrets. Secret means from my heart /a pure motive one that does not seek the honour of men.

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1Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"

God will exalt me in due time as I strive to please Him only.

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Matthew 23:12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Matthew 18:4 "Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven."

John 2:24 "But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,"

Psalm 31:5 "Into your hand I commit my spirit: you have redeemed me, O LORD God of truth."

Only God gives true honour to truly honourable things.

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"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, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me."

Christianity is not about being saved from hell but all about following Christ.

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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.

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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.

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Matthew 16:25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

We do not accept Christ for personal interest but for His interests.

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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.

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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."

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"Why should this person get offended by this insignificant thing"

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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."

The seeming insignificant things that offend a relationship are as important as quality relationship is

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The value we place on our relationships is seen in value we place on the seeming insignificant things that concerns the relationship

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"I can't follow this instruction because I don't see any sense in it"

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1Peter 2:13 "Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;"

Instructions are not obeyed because they are sensible but because it is an honour to God

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Hebrews 12:14 "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:"

It is more sensible to promote peace between you and authority by obeying senseless instructions than to destroy that peace by disobeying the senseless instructions.

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Genesis 11:6 "And the LORD said, Behold, the people are one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do."

A group will succeed more out of the spirit of oneness and unity; obeying even senseless instructions than from following only reasonable instructions

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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,"

It makes more biblical sense to obey senseless instructions from authorities than to disobey them.No instruction from authority is less sensible than disobeying instructions from authority

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"I don't want to be serious with God because I am afraid I might end up a pastor"

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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."

Being serious with God is the only way to be fulfilled and stay fulfilled because He never gives anything that will hinder our fulfillment in life.

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"I can't work with him because I don't like this thing about him"

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1Corinthians 3:9 "For we are laborers together with God: you are God's field, you are God's building."

The divine nature partners and work togethe with the least desirable people.

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Galatians 5:22 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,"

Workiing with difficult people is an opportunity to develop the fruits of christian character

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John 6:70 "Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?"

The divine nature can work with the worst of people and still get the best of results

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The divine nature is prepared to work with the worst of people

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"I will be serious with God but I never want to be a pastor"

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Romans 14:7 "For none of us lives to himself, and no man dies to himself."

Being serious with God means living to please all and not some of His desires for your life being willing to fulfill all His desires for you.

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"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 "Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven."

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.

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"I am not eloquent enough to preach the gospel"

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2Corinthians 10:10 "For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible."

The power of the gospel is not in eloquence but in it's simple message of Christ

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1Corinthians 4:20 "For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power."

The power of the gospel is not in the ability of man(eloquence) but in the authority of God

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"If people sin/lust because of my dressing or actions, it is their fault and not mine"

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Matthew 18:6 "But whoever shall offend one of these little ones who believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea."

God will punish anyone through whom another sins

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Luke 17:1 "Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that temptations to sin will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!"

God will punish the sinner and the one who caused him to sin even more.The accomplice of a sin is as guilty of sin as the the sinner

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1Corinthians 8:12 "But when you sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ."

We sin against God if we cause others to sin

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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?"

The glory of God promotes holiness.Anything about me that does not promote holiness in others disconnects me from the glory of God

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"why should he be offended with this small thing"

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John 7:24 "Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment."

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

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Luke 6:37 "Judge not, and you shall not be judged: condemn not, and you shall not be condemned: forgive, and you shall be forgiven:"

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

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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

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"It works for others but I don't think it will work for me"

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Matthew 9:29 "Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you."

John 6:29 "Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that you believe on him whom he has sent."

If it is of God then it will work according to my faith and not according to my understanding

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"If I meet his needs, my needs will not be met, i will be taken for granted"

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John 13:34 "A new commandment I give unto you, That you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another."

John 13:35 "By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love one to another."

John 15:13 "Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

The new glorious life Christ brings to us is manifested by laying down our lives for others.The secret to becoming as great as Christ is to love others by laying down our lives for them.

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"I am not used to expressing my appreciation in words so I do it in my deeds"

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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.

Untill appreciation is expressed in words it remains dead

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Matthew 12:34 "O generation of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks."

Words of appreciation is the evidence of a heart full of appreciation. True appreciation cannot be expressed without words

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"I become nervous when someone compliments me bcos I then fear letting them down"

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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"

Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in 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, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, says the LORD of hosts."

Psalm 34:5 "They looked unto him, and were radiant: and their faces were not ashamed."

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"He did this to mean that"

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Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they who love your law: and nothing shall offend them.

Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."

1Peter 4:15 "But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters."

Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."

1Corinthians 13:5 "Does not behave itself rudely, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, keeps no record of evil;"

Hebrews 10:22 "Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water."

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."

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"He said this to mean that"

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Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they who love your law: and nothing shall offend them.

Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."

1Peter 4:15 "But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters."

Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."

1Corinthians 13:5 "Does not behave itself rudely, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, keeps no record of evil;"

Hebrews 10:22 "Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water."

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."

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"I will never commit this sin again"

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Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from the LORD."

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."

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.",15 "For you ought to say, If the Lord wills, we shall live, and do this, or that.",16 But now you rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.

Hebrews 6:3 "And this will we do, if God permits."

Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.

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"He must be thinking that I am a bad person"

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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."

Your destiny depends on your thoughts and not on the thoughts of others.You are what you think you are and not what others think you are

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John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

Romans 2:29 "But he is a Jew, who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God."

What God thinks of you should be you major concern

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1Corinthians 4:5 "Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God."

Matthew 10:26 "Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known."

Psalm 139:17 "How precious also are your thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!"

God's thoughts about me should be more precious to me that anything

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Psalm 40:5 "Many, O LORD my God, are your wonderful works which you have done, and your thoughts which are toward us: they cannot be recounted in order unto you: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered."

Matthew 5:11 ,11 "Blessed are you, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.",12 "Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets who were before you."

John 15:20 "Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also."

Luke 21:12 "But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake."

Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."

John 16:2 "They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time comes, that whosoever kills you will think that he does God service."

1Timothy 1:13 "Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and insolent: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief."

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 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."

Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."

Romans 13:8 "Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loves another has fulfilled the law."

The mindset of the spirit filled man is;No man owes me anything but I owe every man love that is emptied of self-gloryself-gratification and self-centeredness.No man owes me praise or a good reputation

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Galatians 1:10 "For do I now seek the favor of men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ."

True servants of God and men are never concerned about their reputation before men

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"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

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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

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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 "He that has my commandments, and keeps them, he it is that loves me: and he that loves me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him."

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"If I give God full control over my life, I will become a robot"

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Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the LORD; and he shall give you the desires of your heart.

Isaiah 58:14 "Then shall you delight yourself in the LORD; and I will cause you to ride upon the heights of the earth, and feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father: for the mouth of the LORD has spoken it."

John 15:7 "If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done unto you."

Philippians 2:9 ,9 "Therefore God also has highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:",10 "That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;"

Everything bows to the will of the one who has fully submitted to God

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Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."

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"If I admit I was wrong, no one will accept anything I do or say as right"

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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."

John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me."

James 5:16 "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."

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"I will be humiliating myself before him if I do as he suggests"

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John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

My life is run on the praise of and the respect from God and this is seen by my despise for the praise and respect from men.

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"If I help him, he will become greater than me"

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Matthew 23:11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

Greatness is rooted in the greatness of your service or help to others

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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"

In all we do let our motivation be God. We must see everybody and all we do for them as service unto God and not compete with them.

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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."

Our standard should be Jesus not man. As such we must concentrate on pleasing the Father instead of competing with men.

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"I will stop helping them, then they will know how important I am to them"

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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."

We should never stop sowing the seed of help to others for any reason because any of these seeds can make all see your importance. Your importance is not seen in the withholding of your helping hand but is seen in the holding of your hands in helping others.

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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."

Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.

Philippians 2:7 "But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:"

The power to help others is given so we can serve others but we cannot serve effectively when we do not sacrifice our reputation

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"I did this/I got this by my own strength Nobody helped me"

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Ephesians 2:9 ,9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast.",10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them."

Boasting in your own strength disconnects you from the grace and works of God in you because you have refused to acknowledge the strength grace and works of God which have been ordained for you to walk in

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"I feel they are making fun of me"

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Psalm 53:1 "To the Chief Musician upon mahalath. A maschil. A Song of David. The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that does good."

People who make fun of other people make fun of God living and behaving as if there is no God. It is true folly to do that.

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James 3:9 "With this bless we God, even the Father; and with this curse we men, who are made after the similitude of God."

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"Why should I continue, no one notices me"

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Matthew 6:6 "But you, when you pray, enter into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret shall reward you openly."

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."

John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."

Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in 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."

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4/24/2020
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"I don't know how to say please, it is not part of me"

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1Peter 4:9 Practice hospitality one to another without grudging.

Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."

Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."

Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"

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 3:10 "And have put on the new man, that is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:"

Colossians 4:6 "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man."

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"I don't know how to say thank you, it is not part of me"

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1Peter 4:9 Practice hospitality one to another without grudging.

Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."

Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."

Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"

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 3:10 "And have put on the new man, that is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:"

Colossians 4:6 "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man."

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"I should get this because I have been here longer than everyone else"

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Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."

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."

Psalm 75:6 ,6 "For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.",7 "But God is the judge: he puts down one, and sets up another."

John 3:27 "John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven."

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"Nothing good can be done without me"

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Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.

Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from the LORD."

Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

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."

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;

Jeremiah 9:23 ,23 "Thus says the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:",24 "But let him that glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, says the LORD."

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."

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"Why wasn't I considered"

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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;"

Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.

Philippians 2:3 ,3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.,4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."

Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."

Romans 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

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"From the way I see it, I don't think this person likes me"

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John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

Jeremiah 31:3 "The LORD has appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn you."

The quality of my life does not depend on what others feel and think about me but The divine life in me is fueled by being concerned with God's great love for me.

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John 2:24 "But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,"

Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in 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 2:8 For thus says the LORD of hosts; After his glory has he sent me unto the nations which plundered you: for he that touches you touches the apple of his eye.

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"I will lose my respect if I ask him for help"

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Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.

1Corinthians 12:6 "And there are diversities of workings, but it is the same God who works all in all."

1Corinthians 12:11 "But in all these works that one and same Spirit, dividing to every man individually as he will."

Ephesians 1:11 "In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his own will:"

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,"

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"My way/plan must be the best"

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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."

Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."

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."

Proverbs 3:5 ,5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.,6 "In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths."

Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from the LORD."

Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

2Samuel 2:9 "And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel."

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"Everyone must do it my way"

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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 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."

Proverbs 3:5 ,5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.,6 "In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths."

Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from the LORD."

Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

2Samuel 2:9 "And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel."

Romans 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

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"Why is no one concerned about this my issue"

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Philippians 2:4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."

1Corinthians 13:5 "Does not behave itself rudely, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, keeps no record of evil;"

Matthew 6:33 "But seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

Acts 20:35 "I have showed you all things, how that so laboring you ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive."

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"I can't do this, I want to do what nobody is doing"

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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."

Luke 19:17 "And he said unto him, Well done, good servant: because you have been faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities."

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"I suspect that he is staring at me/thinks I am fool/things evil of me"

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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.

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."

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"From the look on his face/his voice I know that he doesn't like me"

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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."

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."

1Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he cares for you.

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."

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"I can't do this because I don't like the attention it will bring to me. I don't like attention "

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Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in 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."

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"

2Corinthians 5:15 "And that he died for all, that they who live should no longer live unto themselves, but unto him who died for them, and rose again."

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"I can't be a preacher or do this thing because I am afraid of crowds"

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Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in 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."

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"

2Corinthians 5:15 "And that he died for all, that they who live should no longer live unto themselves, but unto him who died for them, and rose again."

Exodus 4:12 "Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth, and teach you what you shall say."

2Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

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"Everybody must know that I was the one who did this"

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Jeremiah 9:23 ,23 "Thus says the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:",24 "But let him that glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, says the LORD."

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."

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."

Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."

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"If I help him, he will eventually take my place"

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Romans 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

Mark 12:31 "And the second is like, namely this, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these."

John 15:13 "Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

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"If I don't get what I want, no one must get what they want"

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Romans 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

Mark 12:31 "And the second is like, namely this, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these."

John 15:13 "Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

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4/24/2020
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"If God will bless me, He must do it through this means"

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Isaiah 55:8 ,8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, says the LORD.",9 "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts."

Habakkuk 2:3 "For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not delay."

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;

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"I don't care how people feel and think, I will say it/do it"

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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 4:2 "With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;"

Colossians 4:6 "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man."

Philippians 2:4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."

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"Nobody is concerned about what I want"

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Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."

Philippians 2:4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."

1Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he cares for you.

Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

James 4:2 "You lust, and have not: you kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: you fight and war, yet you have not, because you ask not."

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"Why can't people see the way I see things"

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Philippians 2:4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."

Romans 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

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."

1Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he cares for you.

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."

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"I feel nervous when people praise or commend me"

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Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in 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."

2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;

1Kings 18:15 "And Elijah said, As the LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand, I will surely show myself unto him today."

We should be more conscious of God's presence than we are of the presence of men

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"If people fall into sin because of me, then it is their fault and not mine"

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Matthew 18:7 Woe unto the world because of offenses! for it must needs be that offenses come; but woe to that man by whom the offense comes!

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"I wish that something bad will happen so that they will know I am right"

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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."

1Corinthians 1:24 "But unto them who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God."

John 8:50 And I seek not my own glory: there is one that seeks and judges.

John 5:41 I receive not honor from men.

John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

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"I can't get anything even if I help him"

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Philippians 2:4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."

Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.

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."

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"Why can't people understand this simple thing"

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Ephesians 4:2 "With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;"

1Corinthians 13:7 "Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."

Galatians 5:22 ,22 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,",23 "Meekness, self-control: against such there is no law."

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"leave me to believe what I want to believe and don't try to convert me"

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Proverbs 29:1 "He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy."

Proverbs 1:25 ,25 "But you have ignored all my counsel, and would have none of my reproof:",26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear comes;

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."

Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes.

Romans 10:2 "For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge."

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"I don't do evangelism because I am afraid people will reject me or my message"

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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."

Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"

Doing things as worship offering to God should be our main motivation and just to succeed

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"I will lose my respect if I do this"

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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes.

Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."

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;"

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"It is good but I feel shy to 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."

Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes.

Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."

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;"

Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."

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"This is my life, money, I can do whatever I like with it"

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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."

We are only stewards of all that we think we own

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Romans 14:12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to 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."

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."

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"I can't admit I am wrong because to be wrong is to be inferior"

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Zechariah 2:8 For thus says the LORD of hosts; After his glory has he sent me unto the nations which plundered you: for he that touches you touches the apple of his eye.

You are already precious to God. Nothing you do or don't do can change that

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Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.

1Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"

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"They will praise me, If I do this"

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John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of 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;"

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"I believe they are talking/gossiping about me"

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Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."

Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."

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."

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"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; Cursed be the man that trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from the LORD."

It is a curse to trust in me for your confidencefulfillment and approval

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"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 "And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?"

Matthew 7:2 "For with what judgment you judge, you shall be judged: and with what measure you measure, it shall be measured to you again."

Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."

Mark 12:31 "And the second is like, namely this, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these."

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4/24/2020
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"I can't do this because I am afraid of embarrassment and ridicule"

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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;"

Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

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"I will tell him my problems so he will sympathize with me"

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1Corinthians 4:20 "For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power."

There is no room for sympathy in the kingdom because the kingdom is all about power for results and positive changes

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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."

Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."

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"Nobody cares for me"

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Ephesians 1:6 "To the praise of the glory of his grace, in which he has made us accepted in the beloved."

Jeremiah 31:3 "The LORD has appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn you."

Zechariah 2:8 For thus says the LORD of hosts; After his glory has he sent me unto the nations which plundered you: for he that touches you touches the apple of his eye.

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"Why can't I have it this way"

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Isaiah 55:8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, says the LORD."

Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

Proverbs 16:25 "There is a way that seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death."

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"I can't say sorry but I will make it up to him"

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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 "For by your words you shall be justified, and by your words you shall be condemned."

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"Anything I say and suggest must be right"

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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."

Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.

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"I cannot be a part of this, if things don't go my way"

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Philippians 2:3 ,3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.,4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."

Mark 12:31 "And the second is like, namely this, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these."

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"From his reaction, I don't think he likes me"

📖 Related Verses (1)

Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."

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"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.

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"I won't contribute anything if I am not in charge"

📖 Related Verses (1)

Philippians 2:3 ,3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.,4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."

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"I feel they are talking about me"

📖 Related Verses (2)

Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."

Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."

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"If I don't make it, no one must make it"

📖 Related Verses (2)

Philippians 2:3 ,3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.,4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."

Mark 12:31 "And the second is like, namely this, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these."

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"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."

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"I just can't stand for people to reject me"

📖 Related Verses (1)

John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

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"If I don't stand up against him he will see himself superior to me"

📖 Related Verses (1)

Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.

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"I can't take 'no' for an answer"

📖 Related Verses (2)

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 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

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"I don't compliment people, it is just part of me, I can't change from it"

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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"

Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."

Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."

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."

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"I am the quiet and timid type, evangelism is not for me"

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Mark 8:38 "Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels."

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"If I do this alone, I will get all the praise"

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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;"

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."

Jeremiah 9:23 "Thus says the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:"

1Corinthians 13:5 "Does not behave itself rudely, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, keeps no record of evil;"

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"Even if I succeed, the benefits will go to someone else, why bother"

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Philippians 2:3 ,3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.,4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."

Romans 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

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"I am not beautiful/handsome enough"

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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."

Mark 11:23 ,23 "For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be removed, and be cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he said shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he said.",24 "Therefore I say unto you, whatever things you desire, when you pray, believe that you will receive them, and you shall have them."

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."

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"Nobody will want to be with me because of this thing about me"

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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."

Mark 11:23 ,23 "For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be removed, and be cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he said shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he said.",24 "Therefore I say unto you, whatever things you desire, when you pray, believe that you will receive them, and you shall have them."

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."

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"What's wrong with me"

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Colossians 2:10 "And you are complete in him, who is the head of all principality and power:"

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."

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"I am too shy to begin a relationship"

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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."

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 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

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"I feel so hurt when people despise me"

📖 Related Verses (4)

Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.

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."

Zechariah 2:8 For thus says the LORD of hosts; After his glory has he sent me unto the nations which plundered you: for he that touches you touches the apple of his eye.

Jeremiah 31:3 "The LORD has appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn you."

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"My idea was rejected and his accepted, If his idea fails then I will be justified"

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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."

Philippians 2:3 ,3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.,4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."

Romans 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

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"Why is he seeking help from him and not me"

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John 7:24 "Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment."

Isaiah 11:3 "And his delight shall be in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:"

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 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

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"I don't care who you are, I will speak anyhow against you if you do the wrong thing"

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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"

Colossians 4:6 "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man."

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"I got these blessings by my own strength and not from this person or from God"

📖 Related Verses (1)

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."

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"Stop making me feel bad about myself"

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Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in 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."

Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."

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."

Proverbs 28:13 He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whosoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.

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"I'm going to win this argument no matter what because I am right"

📖 Related Verses (3)

Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.

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 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

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"I am going to make a fool of myself and people will laugh at me if I do this"

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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"

Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."

Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."

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"I can't be a part of this because my opinion was not accepted"

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Philippians 2:3 ,3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.,4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."

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."

Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"

Colossians 3:2 ,2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.",3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."

Romans 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

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"Whatever I say should be final"

📖 Related Verses (1)

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."

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"I don't care what he feels, he must do what I say"

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Romans 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

Philippians 2:3 ,3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.,4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."

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"I must use it, because I have put a lot of effort into getting 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."

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"I hate it when people challenge me"

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Philippians 2:3 ,3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.,4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."

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."

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