Bible Verses

Front 1

John 3:16-17

Back 1

16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

Front 2

Hebrews 13:4-6 (Deut 31:6)

Back 2

4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. 5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,
“Never will I leave you;
never will I forsake you.”
6 So we say with confidence,
“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?”

Front 3

Hebrews 13:8

Back 3

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

(NOTE: See journal 10/31/10)

Front 4

Romans 6:10-11

Back 4

10 The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. 11 In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.

Front 5

Proverbs 6:25

Back 5

Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes.

Front 6

Matthew 5:6

Back 6

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Front 7

Colossians 3:5

Back 7

Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.

Front 8

1 Peter 5:7-11

Back 8

7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.

Front 9

1 John 1:9

Back 9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Front 10

Matthew 22:37-39

Back 10

37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

Front 11

Matthew 23:12

Back 11

For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Front 12

John 13:34-35

Back 12

34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

(NOTE: See journal 2/14/10)

Front 13

John 14:6

Back 13

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Front 14

John 15:18

Back 14

“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.

Front 15

Acts 10:34b-35

Back 15

God does not show favoritism 35 but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.

Front 16

Acts 14:22b

Back 16

“We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.

Front 17

Romans 5:7-9

Back 17

7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die.8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him!

Front 18

Romans 10:9-10

Back 18

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.

Front 19

2 Corinthians 11:12-15

Back 19

12 And I will keep on doing what I am doing in order to cut the ground from under those who want an opportunity to be considered equal with us in the things they boast about. 13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. 15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.

Front 20

Romans 3:23-24

Back 20

23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.

Front 21

Ephesians 2:1-10

Back 21

1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature objects of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Front 22

Philippians 2:3-11

Back 22

3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
6 Who, being in very nature God,
did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,
7 but made himself nothing,
taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
8 And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
and became obedient to death—
even death on a cross!
9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.

Front 23

2 Timothy 3:12

Back 23

In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

Front 24

Romans 12:9-13

Back 24

9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Front 25

Psalm 25:4-5

Back 25

4 Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths. 5 Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.

Front 26

Psalm 38:22

Back 26

Come quickly to help me, my Lord and my Savior.

Front 27

Psalm 103:12

Back 27

as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

Front 28

Psalm 51:1

Back 28

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.

Front 29

Matthew 7:1-2

Back 29

1 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Front 30

Romans 3:4

Back 30

Not at all! Let God be true, and every man a liar. As it is written:

“So that you may be proved right when you speak
and prevail when you judge.”

Front 31

Romans 4:25

Back 31

He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.

Front 32

Romans 14:1

Back 32

Accept the one whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters.

Front 33

Luke 12:9

Back 33

But he who disowns me before men will be disowned before the angels of God.

Front 34

Luke 16:10-13

Back 34

10 “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. 11 So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? 12 And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else’s property, who will give you property of your own? 13 "No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.”

Front 35

Luke 17:3

Back 35

“If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him.

Front 36

Luke 21:34

Back 36

“Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap.

Front 37

John 8:7b

Back 37

“Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.”

Front 38

Mark 12:27

Back 38

He is not the God of the dead, but of the living.

Front 39

1 Corinthians 15:2

Back 39

By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.

Front 40

Hebrews 4:12-16

Back 40

12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin. 16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Front 41

Hebrews 6:12

Back 41

We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

Front 42

Hebrews 9:15

Back 42

For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant.

Front 43

Hebrews 10:24-27

Back 43

24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

26 If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, 27 but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God.

Front 44

Hebrews 12:3-8

Back 44

3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
4 In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5 And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as children? It says,
“My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline,
and do not lose heart when he rebukes you,
6 because the Lord disciplines those he loves,
and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son.”
7 Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? 8 If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons.

Front 45

1 Corinthians 4:7

Back 45

For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?

Front 46

1 Corinthians 5:11-13

Back 46

Claims to be Believer

11 But now I am writing to you that you must not associate with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or slanderer, a drunkard or swindler. Do not even eat with such people.12 What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? 13 God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked person from among you.”

Front 47

2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Back 47

17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: 19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. 20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. 21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

Front 48

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Back 48

I'm too weak
9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Front 49

Galatians 5:4

Back 49

You who are trying to be justified by law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace.

Front 50

Galatians 5:13-14

Back 50

13 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. 14 The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Front 51

Galatians 5:16

Back 51

So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.

Front 52

Galatians 5:22-24

Back 52

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires.

Front 53

Galatians 6:1-6

Back 53

1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3 If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4 Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else, 5 for each one should carry his own load.
6 Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor.

Front 54

Psalm 115:16

Back 54

The highest heavens belong to the LORD,
but the earth he has given to man.

Front 55

1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Back 55

12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

Front 56

Ephesians 4:25-28

Back 56

25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need.

Front 57

Philippians 2:14-15

Back 57

14 Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe

Front 58

Titus 3:9

Back 58

But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.

Front 59

1 Timothy 6:6-8

Back 59

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.

Front 60

Titus 2:7-8

Back 60

7 In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8 and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.

Front 61

Philippians 4:6-7

Back 61

6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Front 62

1 John 4:19-21

Back 62

19 We love because he first loved us. 20 If anyone says, “I love God,” yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. 21 And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.

Front 63

Philippians 1:9-10

Back 63

9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ,

Front 64

2 Peter 2:19b-22

Back 64

for a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. 20 If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning. 21 It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than to have known it and then to turn their backs on the sacred command that was passed on to them. 22 Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,” and, “A sow that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud.”

Front 65

Genesis 32:10a

Back 65

I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness you have shown your servant.

Front 66

1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Back 66

18 Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. 19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.

Front 67

Deuteronomy 8:17-18

Back 67

17 You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” 18 But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today.

Front 68

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Back 68

9 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders 10 nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

Front 69

Deuteronomy 18:22

Back 69

If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the LORD does not take place or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. That prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him.

Front 70

1 Corinthians 8:9

Back 70

Be careful, however, that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak.

Front 71

Deuteronomy 32:4

Back 71

He is the Rock, his works are perfect,
and all his ways are just.
A faithful God who does no wrong,
upright and just is he.

Front 72

Deuteronomy 32:39

Back 72

“See now that I myself am He!
There is no god besides me.
I put to death and I bring to life,
I have wounded and I will heal,
and no one can deliver out of my hand.

Front 73

1 Corinthians 9:16b

Back 73

Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!

Front 74

1 Corinthians 9:19

Back 74

Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.

Front 75

Isaiah 30:18

Back 75

Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you;
he rises to show you compassion.
For the LORD is a God of justice.
Blessed are all who wait for him!

Front 76

Isaiah 30:21

Back 76

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”

Front 77

Luke 17:10

Back 77

So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’

Front 78

Hebrews 11:1

Back 78

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

Front 79

Hebrews 11:6

Back 79

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Front 80

1 Corinthians 10:17

Back 80

Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf.

Front 81

Romans 14:4-5

Back 81

4 Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.
5 One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.

Front 82

Galatians 3:28

Back 82

There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Front 83

Matthew 25:35-36,40-41,46

Back 83

35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

40 “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’
41 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.

46 “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”

Front 84

Nehemiah 9:6

Back 84

You alone are the LORD. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you.

(NOTE: verse for omnipotent)

Front 85

Job 2:10b

Back 85

Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?

Front 86

Hebrews 7:18-19

Back 86

18 The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless 19 (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.

Front 87

Hebrews 10:14

Back 87

because by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.

Front 88

Hebrews 10:17

Back 88

“Their sins and lawless acts
I will remember no more.”

Front 89

1 John 4:7-8

Back 89

7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

Front 90

1 John 2:15-17

Back 90

15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world. 17 The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.

Front 91

Hebrews 10:12

Back 91

But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God.

Front 92

1 John 4:2

Back 92

This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God,

Front 93

Job 38:36

Back 93

Who endowed the heart with wisdom
or gave understanding to the mind?

Front 94

Luke 1:37

Back 94

For nothing is impossible with God.

Front 95

Psalm 49:20

Back 95

A man who has riches without understanding
is like the beasts that perish.

Front 96

Psalm 90:14

Back 96

Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love,
that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.

Front 97

Psalm 119:28

Back 97

My soul is weary with sorrow;
strengthen me according to your word.

Front 98

Psalm 119:133

Back 98

Direct my footsteps according to your word;
let no sin rule over me.

Front 99

John 14:12-14

Back 99

12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. 13 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.

Front 100

Colossians 3:13

Back 100

Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Front 101

Ecclesiates 7:14

Back 101

When times are good, be happy;
but when times are bad, consider:
God has made the one
as well as the other.
Therefore, a man cannot discover
anything about his future.

Front 102

Ecclesiastes 11:5

Back 102

As you do not know the path of the wind,
or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb,
so you cannot understand the work of God,
the Maker of all things.

(NOTE: verse for omnipotent)

Front 103

Philippians 3:3

Back 103

For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh

Front 104

Song of Solomon 2:2

Back 104

Like a lily among thorns
is my darling among the maidens.

Front 105

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Back 105

16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Front 106

Jeremiah 9:24

Back 106

but let him who boasts boast about this:
that he understands and knows me,
that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness,
justice and righteousness on earth,
for in these I delight,”
declares the LORD.

Front 107

Jeremiah 10:23

Back 107

I know, O LORD, that a man’s life is not his own;
it is not for man to direct his steps.

Front 108

John 15:4-11

Back 108

Bearing fruit / Joy

4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.

9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

Front 109

John 3:30

Back 109

He must become greater; I must become less.

Front 110

Ephesians 6:18-19

Back 110

18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. 19 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,

Front 111

Romans 8:31b-32

Back 111

If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?

Front 112

2 Corinthians 10:5b

Back 112

We must take every thought and make it obedient to Christ.

Front 113

1 Corinthians 2:9

Back 113

“No eye has seen,
no ear has heard,
no mind has conceived
what God has prepared for those who love him”

(NOTE: From Isaiah 64:4)

Front 114

Song of Solomon 4:7

Back 114

All beautiful you are, my darling;
there is no flaw in you.

Front 115

James 1:22a

Back 115

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

Front 116

James 1:25

Back 116

But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does.

Front 117

James 1:27

Back 117

Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

Front 118

Job 1:21

Back 118

“Naked I came from my mother’s womb,
and naked I will depart.
The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away;
may the name of the LORD be praised.”

Front 119

1 Corinthians 15:58

Back 119

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Front 120

1 John 3:16-18

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16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. 17 If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? 18 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.

Front 121

1 John 3:20b

Back 121

...He knows everything.

(NOTE: verse for omniscient)

Front 122

Exodus 4:11

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The LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the LORD?

Front 123

1 Corinthians 1:26-29

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26 Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28 He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, 29 so that no one may boast before him.

Front 124

1 Peter 3:14-16 (New Living)

Back 124

14 But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. 15 Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. 16 But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ.

Front 125

Matthew 5:44-45

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44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Front 126

Matthew 6:3-4

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3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Front 127

Matthew 6:6

Back 127

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Front 128

Matthew 6:15

Back 128

But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

Front 129

Matthew 6:26-27

Back 129

26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

Front 130

Matthew 10:22

Back 130

All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.

Front 131

Matthew 10:28

Back 131

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Front 132

Matthew 24:27

Back 132

For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

Front 133

Mark 3:29

Back 133

But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of an eternal sin.”

Front 134

James 2:10

Back 134

For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.

Front 135

Mark 8:36

Back 135

What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?

Front 136

Mark 11:24-25

Back 136

24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. 25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”

Front 137

Romans 6:23

Back 137

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Front 138

Psalm 68:5

Back 138

A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows,
is God in his holy dwelling.

Front 139

2 Timothy 1:7-8b

Back 139

I'm scared
7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
8 So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord

Front 140

Romans 12:1-2

Back 140

1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

(NOTE: See journal 10/10/10)

Front 141

Romans 13:1

Back 141

Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established.

Front 142

Luke 9:26

Back 142

If anyone is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.

Front 143

Luke 11:13

Back 143

If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!

Front 144

Ecclesiastes 7:21-22

Back 144

21 Do not pay attention to every word people say,
or you may hear your servant cursing you—
22 for you know in your heart
that many times you yourself have cursed others.

Front 145

Matthew 5:37a

Back 145

Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’

Front 146

1 John 2:1-2

Back 146

1 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

Front 147

1 John 2:24

Back 147

See that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father.

(NOTE: see journal 9/27/10)

Front 148

James 1:2-4

Back 148

2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Front 149

John 9:41

Back 149

Jesus said, “If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin; but now that you claim you can see, your guilt remains.

Front 150

Romans 8:1-4

Back 150

I can't forgive myself
1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in sinful man, 4 in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit.

(NOTE: see journal 10/10/10)

Front 151

Romans 8:28

Back 151

My life will never work out
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Front 152

Acts 4:11-12

v11 = Ps 118:22

Back 152

11 He is "the stone you builders rejected, which has become the capstone." 12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.

Front 153

James 4:1-8

Back 153

1 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. 3 When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.
4 You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes and enemy of God. 5 Or do you think Scripture says without reason that the spirit he caused to live in us envies intensely? 6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:
“God opposes the proud
but gives grace to the humble.”
7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Front 154

Daniel 3:18

Back 154

But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.

(NOTE: from Shane & Shane concert)

Front 155

Philippians 4:12-13

Back 155

12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

Front 156

Acts 23:5b

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‘Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.’

Front 157

Romans 5:3-4

Back 157

3 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope.

Front 158

Romans 11:6

Back 158

And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace.

Front 159

James 1:19

Back 159

My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,

Front 160

1 Timothy 1:15-16

Back 160

15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.

Front 161

1 Timothy 4:1

Back 161

The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.

Front 162

1 Timothy 5:8

Back 162

If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

Front 163

1 Timothy 5:15

Back 163

Some have in fact already turned away to follow Satan.

Front 164

1 Timothy 6:10

Back 164

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

Front 165

Jeremiah 23:24

Back 165

Can anyone hide in secret places
so that I cannot see him?”
declares the LORD.
“Do not I fill heaven and earth?”
declares the LORD.

(NOTE: verse for omnipresent)

Front 166

Romans 8:7-9

Back 166

7 the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. 8 Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God.

9 You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.

(NOTE: verse for Holy Spirit)

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1 Corinthians 12:3

Back 167

Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.

(NOTE: verse for Holy Spirit)

Front 168

1 Corinthians 12:13

Back 168

For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.

(NOTE: verse for Holy Spirit)

Front 169

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Back 169

And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

Front 170

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Back 170

16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Front 171

1 Corinthians 9:27

Back 171

No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

Front 172

Job 12:23

Back 172

He makes nations great, and destroys them;
he enlarges nations, and disperses them.

Front 173

Galatians 1:10

Back 173

Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

(NOTE: see journal 2/21/10)

Front 174

2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Back 174

17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

(NOTE: verse for santification)

Front 175

2 Corinthians 12:15

Back 175

So I will very gladly spend for you everything I have and expend myself as well. If I love you more, will you love me less?

Front 176

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Back 176

16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Front 177

Romans 6:15-16

Back 177

15 What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! 16 Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone to obey him as slaves, you are slaves to the one whom you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness?

Front 178

Ephesians 3:20-21

Back 178

20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Front 179

Joshua 1:8-9

Back 179

8 Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

Front 180

John 2:24

Back 180

But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all men.

Front 181

Philippians 3:8-14

Back 181

8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ--the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.
12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Front 182

1 Peter 2:20-25

Back 182

20 But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. 21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
22 "He committed no sin,
and no deceit was found in his mouth."
23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his woulds you have been healed. 25 For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseeer of your souls.

Front 183

2 Thessalonians 3:10

Back 183

For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: "If a man will not work, he shall not eat."

Front 184

Romans 1:19-20

Back 184

19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20 For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities--his eternal power and divine nature--have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.

Front 185

Romans 2:14-15

Back 185

14 Indeed when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law, 15 since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness and their thoughts now accusing, now even defending them.

Front 186

1 Corinthians 15:14

Back 186

And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.

Front 187

Acts 20:7a

Back 187

On the first day of the week we came together to break bread.

Front 188

2 Peter 1:3

Back 188

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.

Front 189

2 Peter 1:20-21

Back 189

20 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. 21 For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

Front 190

2 Timothy 4:2-5

Back 190

Always be prepared and patient
2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage--with great patience and careful instruction. 3 For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. 5 But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.

Front 191

Luke 16:15

Back 191

He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight.

Front 192

Luke 16:24-28, 31
John 11:46

Back 192

24 So he called to him, "Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire."
25 But Abraham replied, "Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us."
27 He answered, "Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my father's house, 28 for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment."
31 He said to him, "If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced een if someone rises from the dead."

46 But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done.

Front 193

Psalm 103:10

Back 193

He does not treat us as our sins deserve
or repay us according to our iniquities.

Front 194

Deuteronomy 29:29

Back 194

The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.

Front 195

Hebrews 2:18

Back 195

Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

Front 196

Matthew 11:28

Back 196

I'm too tired

28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Front 197

Matthew 11:18-19

Back 197

18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, "He has a demon." 19 The son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, "Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and "sinners." But wisdom is proved right by her actions.

Front 198

1 Peter 2:2

Back 198

Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation

Front 199

1 Peter 4:4-5

Back 199

4 They think it strange that you do not plunge with them into the same flood of dissipation, and they heap abuse on you. 5 But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

Front 200

Ephesians 5:18

Back 200

Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

Front 201

2 Peter 3:16-18

Back 201

16 He writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. His letters contain some things that are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction. 17 Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from your secure position. 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.

Front 202

Romans 12:18-20

Back 202

18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge: I will repay." says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."

Front 203

Matthew 18:15-17

Back 203

15 If your brother sinds against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that "every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses." 17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, treat him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.

Front 204

Matthew 18:35

Back 204

This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.

Front 205

Jude 22-23

Back 205

22 Be merciful to those who doubt; 23 snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear--hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.

Front 206

2 Chronicles 20:12b

Back 206

For we have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you.

Front 207

Revelation 3:16

Back 207

So, because you are lukewarm--neither hot nor cold--I am about to spit you out of my mouth.

Front 208

Revelation 4:8b

Back 208

Holy, holy, holy
is the Lord God Almighty,
who was, and is, and is to come.

Front 209

James 2:14-19

Back 209

14 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

18 But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.”

Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do. 19 You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.

Front 210

Matthew 5:16

Back 210

In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Front 211

Romans 10:14-15

Back 211

14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet that bring good news!"

Front 212

John 16:33

Back 212

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Front 213

Luke 14:33

Back 213

In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.

Front 214

2 Thessalonians 1:6-9

Back 214

6 God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you 7 and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels. 8 He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 9 They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the majesty of his power

Front 215

1 John 3:9

Back 215

No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God.

Front 216

Psalm 101:3a

Back 216

I will set before my eyes no vile thing.

Front 217

Proverbs 1:30-33

Back 217

30 since they would not accept my advice
and spurned my rebuke,
31 they will eat the fruit of their ways
and be filled with the fruit of their schemes.
32 For the waywardness of the simple will kill them,
and the complacency of fools will destroy them;
33 but whoever listens to me will live in safety
and be at ease, without fear of harm.”

Front 218

Hebrews 6:4-6

Back 218

4 It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age, 6 if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance, because to their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace.

Front 219

Isaiah 57:11-13

Back 219

11 “Whom have you so dreaded and feared
that you have been false to me,
and have neither remembered me
nor pondered this in your hearts?
Is it not because I have long been silent
that you do not fear me?
12 I will expose your righteousness and your works,
and they will not benefit you.
13 When you cry out for help,
let your collection of idols save you!
The wind will carry all of them off,
a mere breath will blow them away.
But the man who makes me his refuge
will inherit the land
and possess my holy mountain.”

Front 220

Isaiah 53:9

Back 220

He was assigned a grave with the wicked,
and with the rich in his death,
though he had done no violence,
nor was any deceit in his mouth.

Front 221

2 Peter 1:5-12

Back 221

5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins.
10 Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, 11 and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 12 So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have.

Front 222

2 Peter 3:3-5, 8-9

Back 222

3 First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. 4 They will say, "Where is this 'coming' he promised? Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation." 5 But they deliberately forget that long ago by God's word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water.
8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

Front 223

Proverbs 27:5-6

Back 223

5 Better is open rebuke
than hidden love.
6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted
but an enemy multiplies kisses.

Front 224

Proverbs 27:17

Back 224

As iron sharpens iron
so one man sharpens another.

Front 225

Proverbs 15:31-32

Back 225

31 He who listens to a life-giving rebuke
will be at home among the wise.
32 He who ignores discipline despises himself,
but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

Front 226

Deuteronomy 6:5-7

Back 226

5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commands that I gave you today are to be upon your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lide down and when you get up.

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1 Corinthians 10:31

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So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

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Colossians 3:23-24

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23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Front 229

Matthew 24:36

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No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

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Romans 8:38-39

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38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angles nor demons, neither the present nor the future, not any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Front 231

2 Corinthians 9:7

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Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Front 232

Proverbs 29:1

Back 232

A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed--without remedy.

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Titus 2:11-12, 15

Back 233

11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in the present age

15 These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.

things = older men to be worthy of respect, older women to be reverent in the way they live, young men to be self-controlled, slaves to be subject to their masters

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Isaiah 58:10

Back 234

and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry
and satisfy the needs of the oppressed,
then your light will rise in the darkness,
and your night will become like the noonday.

Front 235

Colossians 1:15-17

Back 235

The Supremacy of Christ
15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all of creation. 16 For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him. 17 He is before all things and in Him all things hold together.

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2 Corinthians 4:2

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Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

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2 Corinthians 1:3-4

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3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

Front 238

Luke 11:34

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Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are good, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are bad, your body also is full of darkness.

Front 239

Ezekiel 33:8-9

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Accountable for the wicked
8 When I say to the wicked, "O wicked man, you will surely die, and you do not speak out to dissuade him from his ways, that wicked man will die for his sin, and I will hold you accountable for his blood. 9 But if you do warn the wicked man to turn from his ways and he does not do so, he will die for his sin, but you will have saved yourself.

Front 240

Ephesians 4:15

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Speak truth in love
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.

Front 241

1 Timothy 1:5

Back 241

Goal is love
The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

Front 242

Acts 4:34a

Back 242

Giving
There were no needy among them. For from time to time those who owned lands or houses sold them,

Front 243

1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 11-12

Back 243

Gentle and encouraging
7 but we were gentle among you. Like a mother caring for her little children. 8 We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.
11 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, 12 encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.

Front 244

Isaiah 40:7b-8

Back 244

God stands forever
7b Surely the people are grass. 8 The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.

Front 245

John 1:1, 10-14, 17

Back 245

The Word became flesh
1 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name. he gave the right to become children of God -- 13 children not born of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

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John 1:9

Back 246

True Light

The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.

Front 247

John 10:9-11

Back 247

Fullness of life
9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it to the full. 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

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Colossians 2:2-4, 8-10

Back 248

Treasures of wisdom and knowledge
2 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments.
8 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. 9 For in Christ all the fullness of Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.

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Hebrews 13:2

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Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

Front 250

Proverbs 12:1

Back 250

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.

Front 251

2 Corinthans 8:13-14

Back 251

13 Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality. 14 At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. Then there will be equality

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Titus 3:4-7

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4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

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Isaiah 41:10

Back 253

Strengthen you - I'm so worried

So do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

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1 Corinthians 13:4-8a

Back 254

Love is

4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails.

Front 255

Isaiah 29:13

Quoted by Christ in Matt 15:8

Back 255

Heart thing

The Lord says:

These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up only of rules taught by men.

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Psalm 15:5

Back 256

Lending money

who lends his money without usury and does not accept a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.

Front 257

Matthew 28:18-20

Back 257

Great Commission...Not alone (20b)

18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given me. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

Front 258

Acts 17:11

Back 258

Seek truth from truth

Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.

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1 Corinthians 14:13

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Interpret tongues

For this reason, anyone who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret what he says.

Front 260

John 5:17, 19

Back 260

Father and Son

17 Jesus said to them, "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working."

19 "I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can only do what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does."

Front 261

Deuteronomy 24:5

Back 261

Wife time

If a man has recently married, he must not be sent to war or have any other duty laid on him. For one year he is to be free to stay at home and bring happiness to the wife he has married.

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Psalm 37:4

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Delight in the Lord

Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Front 263

Psalm 37:21

Back 263

Give generously

The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously

Front 264

Matthew 15:3

Back 264

Man's law

Jesus replied, "And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition?"

Front 265

2 Corinthians 13:5a

Back 265

Test yourselves

Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves.

Front 266

Jeremiah 17:11

Back 266

Unjust riches

Like a partridge that hatches eggs it

did not lay

is the man who gains riches by

unjust means.

When his life is half gone, they will

desert him,

and in the end he will prove to be a fool.

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Proverbs 5:21

Back 267

God sees

For a man's ways are in full view of the Lord,

and he examines all his paths.

Front 268

Galatians 2:20-21

Back 268

Christ lives in me

20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 21 I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing.

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Mark 2:27

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Sabbath

Then he said to them, "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath."

Front 270

Psalm 127:1-2

Back 270

Lord builds/guards

Unless the Lord builds the house,

the builders labor in vain.

Unless the Lord watches over the city,

the guards stand watch in vain.

Sleep

In vain you rise early

and stay up late,

toiling for food to eat--

for he grants sleep to those he loves.

Front 271

John 6:28-29

Back 271

Required works: Believe in Him

28 They they asked him, "What must we do to do the works God requires?"

29 Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent."

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John 8:47

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God still speaks

He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.

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John 14:26-27

Back 273

Holy Spirit teaches and gives peace

26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Front 274

Proverbs 22:2

Back 274

Lord is maker

Rich and poor have this in common:

The Lord is the Maker of them all.

Front 275

Matthew 19:5-6

Back 275

Commitment

For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh” So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.

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Romans 13:8

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No Debt

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.

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Romans 13:10

Back 277

Fulfillment of the Law

Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

Front 278

Proverbs 23:9

Back 278

Fools

Do not speak to fools,
for they will scorn your prudent words.

Front 279

Proverbs 23:13-14

Back 279

Saving Children

13 Do not withhold discipline from a child;
if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.
14 Punish them with the rod
and save them from death.

Front 280

Proverbs 13:24

Back 280

Hate Children (not spoils, but hates)

Whoever spares the rod hates their children,
but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.

Front 281

John 14:21

Back 281

Obedience

Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.”

Front 282

Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

Back 282

Wealth

18 This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot. 19 Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God. 20 They seldom reflect on the days of their life, because God keeps them occupied with gladness of heart.

Front 283

Proverbs 27:12

Back 283

Wise Plan

The prudent see danger and take refuge,
but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

Front 284

Proverbs 21:20

Back 284

Wise Save

The wise store up choice food and olive oil,
but fools gulp theirs down.

Front 285

Philippians 4:19

Back 285

Needs

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

Front 286

Luke 12:48b

Back 286

Stewardship

From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.

Front 287

Ecclesiastes 8:17

Back 287

Can't Comprehend

then I saw all that God has done. No one can comprehend what goes on under the sun. Despite all their efforts to search it out, no one can discover its meaning. Even if the wise claim they know, they cannot really comprehend it.

Front 288

Luke 18:19

Back 288

God's Good

“Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone.

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Isaiah 64:6

Back 289

Unworthy

All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away.

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Proverbs 27:21

Back 290

Humble

The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but people are tested by their praise.

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Colossians 4:5-6

Back 291

Testimony

5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Front 292

1 Corinthians 2:1-2

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Christ Alone

1 And so it was with me, brothers and sisters. When I came to you, I did not come with eloquence or human wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. 2 For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.

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Hebrews 9:26-28

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One Sacrifice

26 Otherwise Christ would have had to suffer many times since the creation of the world. But he has appeared once for all at the culmination of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself. 27 Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, 28 so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.

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Psalm 19:14

Back 294

Pleasing

May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Front 295

Psalm 24:1

Back 295

Owner

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;

Front 296

Luke 12:20-21

Back 296

Earthly Treasures

20 “But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you.Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’ 21 “This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God.”

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Psalm 127:3-5

Back 297

Children = blessing

3 Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. 4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.

Front 298

Ephesians 6:1

Back 298

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

Front 299

1 Corinthians 10:23

Back 299

Freedom

“Everything is permissible,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible”—but not everything is constructive.

Front 300

James 4:14

Back 300

Tomorrow

Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.

Front 301

Psalm 63:1

Back 301

Thirst for God

You, God, are my God,

earnestly I seek you;

I thirst for you,

my whole being longs for you,

in a dry and parched land

where there is no water.

Front 302

Proverbs 17:24

Back 302

Wisdom

A discerning person keeps wisdom in view,

but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.

Front 303

John 6:68-69

Back 303

Messiah

68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. 69 We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.”

Front 304

1 Chronicles 29:14

Back 304

Owner

“But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.

Front 305

1 Timothy 6:18

Back 305

Good Deeds

Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.

Front 306

Proverbs 3:9-10

Back 306

First Fruits

9 Honor the Lord with your wealth,

with the first fruits of all your crops;

10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing,

and your vats will brim over with new wine.

Front 307

Isaiah 55:8

Back 307

Omniscient

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts,

neither are your ways my ways,”

declares the Lord.

Front 308

Proverbs 14:2

Back 308

Fear God

Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,

but those who despise him are devious in their ways.

Front 309

Psalm 18:30

Back 309

Perfect God

As for God, his way is perfect:

The Lord’s word is flawless;

he shields all who take refuge in him.

Front 310

Genesis 9:6

Back 310

Purpose of gov: punish evil

“Whoever sheds human blood,

by humans shall their blood be shed;

for in the image of God

has God made mankind.

Front 311

1 Corinthians 14:33

Back 311

Purpose of gov: order

For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people.

Front 312

James 4:17

Back 312

Sin

If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.

Front 313

James 5:16

Back 313

Confess and Righteous Man

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

Front 314

1 Peter 1:6-9

Back 314

Trials and Joy

6 In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

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1 Peter 1:13-16

Back 315

Holy

13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do;16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

Front 316

Proverbs 15:22

Back 316

Advice

Plans fail for lack of counsel,

but with many advisers they succeed.

Front 317

Proverbs 21:5

Back 317

Plans

The plans of the diligent lead to profit

as surely as haste leads to poverty.

Front 318

Proverbs 22:7b

Back 318

Borrower

...the borrower is slave to the lender

Front 319

Proverbs 6:6-8

Back 319

Provisions

6 Go to the ant, you sluggard;

consider its ways and be wise!

7 It has no commander,

no overseer or ruler,

8 yet it stores its provisions in summer

and gathers its food at harvest.

Front 320

2 Timothy 2:25-26

Back 320

Unbelievers

25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, 26 and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.

Front 321

John 12:27-28

Back 321

Glory to God

27 “Now my soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour. 28 Father, glorify your name!” Then a voice came from heaven, “I have glorified it, and will glorify it again.”

Front 322

Romans 13:4

Back 322

Purpose of gov: promote justice

For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.

Front 323

Acts 5:27-29

Back 323

Obey God not man

27 The apostles were brought in and made to appear before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high priest. 28 “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man’s blood.” 29 Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings!

Front 324

Proverbs 13:20

Back 324

Wise companion

Walk with the wise and become wise,for a companion of fools suffers harm.

Front 325

Proverbs 18:15

Back 325

Discernment

The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge,for the ears of the wise seek it out.

Front 326

Proverbs 30:8-9

Back 326

Neither poverty nor riches

8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me;

give me neither poverty nor riches,

but give me only my daily bread.

9 Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’

Or I may become poor and steal,

and so dishonor the name of my God.

Front 327

Romans 14:19

Back 327

Peace

Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

Front 328

Jeremiah 1:5

Back 328

Womb

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart;

I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

Front 329

Psalm 139:13-16

Back 329

God knits you together

13 For you created my inmost being;

you knit me together in my mother’s womb.

14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

your works are wonderful,

I know that full well.

15 My frame was not hidden from you

when I was made in the secret place,

when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.

16 Your eyes saw my unformed body;

all the days ordained for me were written in your book

before one of them came to be.

Front 330

Matthew 5:28-30

Back 330

Adultery

28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.

Front 331

Proverbs 28:13

Back 331

Confess

Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper,

but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

Front 332

Philippians 4:8

Back 332

Thoughts

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Front 333

Colossians 4:2-4

Back 333

Pray for our message

2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.

Front 334

Proverbs 18:21

Back 334

Tongue

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Front 335

1 Samuel 12:24

Back 335

Serve

But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.

Front 336

Psalm 90:12

Back 336

Numbered days

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Front 337

Psalm 42:1

Back 337

Panting soul

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.

Front 338

Mark 6:31

Back 338

Quiet place

Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”

Front 339

Proverbs 22:6

Back 339

Train children

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Front 340

Psalm 46:10

Back 340

Be still

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

Front 341

Proverbs 16:2

Back 341

Motives

All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the LORD.

Front 342

Psalm 1

Back 342

Walk with God

1 Blessed is the one

who does not walk in step with the wicked

or stand in the way that sinners take

or sit in the company of mockers,

2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord,

and who meditates on his law day and night.

3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,

which yields its fruit in season

and whose leaf does not wither—

whatever they do prospers.

4 Not so the wicked!

They are like chaff

that the wind blows away.

5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,

nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.

6 For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous,

but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

Front 343

Colossians 3:12-14

Back 343

Humility & Forgiveness

12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievance you have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Front 344

2 Timothy 2:3-7

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Discipline

3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. 5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules. 6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. 7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.

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1 Corinthians 16:13-14

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Courage

13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.14 Do everything in love.

Front 346

James 3:17

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Wisdom

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

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Proverbs 18:1

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Isolation (ESV)

Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.

Front 348

1 Timothy 5:24

Back 348

Judgement

The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them.

Front 349

1 Chronicles 16:34

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God is good

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;his love endures forever.

Front 350

Proverbs 19:21

Back 350

Lord's plans

Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.

Front 351

Proverbs 12:22

Back 351

Lying

The Lord detests lying lips,

but he delights in people who are trustworthy.

Front 352

Matthew 11:25

Back 352

Little Children

At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

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Psalm 100:5

Back 353

God is good and faithful

For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

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Romans 14:22

Back 354

Judge carefully

So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves.

Front 355

Matthew 6:33

Back 355

Seek God first

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

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Matthew 12:34

Back 356

Mouth reveals heart

You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.

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1 Thessalonians 2:2b-4

Back 357

Not a trick

2b ...but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in the face of strong opposition. 3 For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you. 4 On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts.

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Matthew 22:30

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No marriage in heaven

At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven.

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Matthew 7:13-14

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Narrow gate

13 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

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Psalm 111:10

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Beginning of Wisdom

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.

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Proverbs 19:23

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Fearing God leads to life
The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.

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Proverbs 4:23

Back 362

Heart

Above all else, guard your heart,

for everything you do flows from it.

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1 Timothy 4:7b-10

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Discipline yourselves7b discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; 8 for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 9 It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance. 10 For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers.

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Psalm 84:11b

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Good thingno good thing does he withholdfrom those whose walk is blameless.

Front 365

Psalm 84:12

Back 365

TrustLord Almighty,blessed is the one who trusts in you.

Front 366

Hebrews 12:11

Back 366

Discipline produces righteousnessNo discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.

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Hebrews 13:17

Back 367

Leaders give accountHave confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.

Front 368

Ecclesiastes 3:11

Back 368

Eternity in human heart He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.

Front 369

Deuteronomy 4:29

Back 369

Find the LordBut if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul.

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James 1:12

Back 370

Persevere under trialsBlessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

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James 1:13-15

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God doesn't tempt13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

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James 1:17

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Good gifts Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

Front 373

Matthew 5:17-20

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Fulfillment of the Law17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19 Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.

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Matthew 7:16-17

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Good fruit16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.

Front 375

Psalm 115:1

Back 375

Love and faithfulnessNot to us, Lord, not to usbut to your name be the glory,because of your love and faithfulness.

Front 376

Ecclesiastes 5:10

Back 376

Never enough moneyWhoever loves money never has enough;whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income.This too is meaningless.

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Psalm 10:17

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AfflictedYou, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted;you encourage them, and you listen to their cry

Front 378

Psalm 41:1

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Regard for weakBlessed are those who have regard for the weak;the Lord delivers them in times of trouble.

Front 379

Psalm 82:3-4

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Defend the weak3 Defend the weak and the fatherless;uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.4 Rescue the weak and the needy;deliver them from the hand of the wicked.

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Proverbs 31:8-9

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Speak for weak8 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,for the rights of all who are destitute.9 Speak up and judge fairly;defend the rights of the poor and needy.

Front 381

Jeremiah 22:16

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Defend the needyHe defended the cause of the poor and needy,and so all went well.Is that not what it means to know me?”declares the Lord.

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2 Corinthians 5:10

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Judgement for allFor we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.

Front 383

Acts 17:24-25

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God's relation to human hands24 “The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. 25 And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.

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Acts 17:26-27

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God appointed your time26 From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. 27 God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us.

Front 385

Proverbs 12:15

Back 385

Way of foolThe way of fools seems right to them,but the wise listen to advice.

Front 386

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Back 386

Two better than one 9 Two are better than one,because they have a good return for their labor:10 If either of them falls down,one can help the other up.But pity anyone who fallsand has no one to help them up.11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.But how can one keep warm alone?12 Though one may be overpowered,two can defend themselves.A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

Front 387

Proverbs 24:11

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Rescue the lostRescue those being led away to death;hold back those staggering toward slaughter.

Front 388

Colossians 1:29 (NLT)

Back 388

Hard workThat's why I work and struggle so hard, depending on Christ's mighty power that works within me.

Front 389

Philippians 2:12

Back 389

Work out your salvationTherefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling

Front 390

Proverbs 9:6

Back 390

Simple waysLeave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of insight

Front 391

1 Corinthians 7:29, 35

Back 391

Devoted to God29 What I mean, brothers and sisters, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they do not...35 I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but that you may live in a right way in undivided devotion to the Lord.

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Ephesians 5:3

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No hint of sexual immoralityBut among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people.

Front 393

Proverbs 17:14

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QuarrelStarting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.

Front 394

Proverbs 29:19

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Words can't correctServants cannot be corrected by mere words;though they understand, they will not respond.

Front 395

Romans 13:14

Back 395

Desires of flesh Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.

Front 396

Matthew 7:24

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Call to action Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

Front 397

Romans 14:7–8

Back 397

Live/die for the lord 7 For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. 8 If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

Front 398

1 Peter 3:7–8

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Husband's hindered prayers 7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. 8 Finally, all of you, be like–minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.

Front 399

Ephesians 5:25–29

Back 399

Husband's love for wife 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her 26 to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, 27 and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. 28 In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. 29 After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church––

Front 400

Genesis 2:24

Back 400

One flesh That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.

Front 401

1 Timothy 3:2b NLT

Back 401

Above reproach So an elder must be a man whose life is above reproach

Front 402

2 Peter 1:16

Back 402

Eyewitnesses For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

Front 403

Acts 3:19

Back 403

Repent and turn to God Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,

Front 404

Psalm 32:8

Back 404

Loving eye I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.

Front 405

Exodus 34:6–7

Back 405

Godly discipline is...calculated 6 And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, 7 maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children and their children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation.”

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Proverbs 27:23

Back 406

Godly discipline is...connected Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds;

Front 407

Deuteronomy 30:19–20

Back 407

Godly discipline is...clear 19 This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live 20 and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life, and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

Front 408

Ephesians 6:4

Back 408

Godly discipline is...controlled Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Front 409

James 5:12

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Godly discipline is...consistent Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned.

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Hebrews 12:1–2

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Godly discipline is...costly 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

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Genesis 1:27–28

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Man in God's image 27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. 28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”

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Luke 19:10

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Jesus' mission statement For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.

Front 413

1 John 3:1

Back 413

Children of God See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.

Front 414

2 Corinthians 5:7

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Faith, not sight For we live by faith, not by sight.

Front 415

Proverbs 24:12

Back 415

God knows your heart If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,” does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who guards your life know it? Will he not repay everyone according to what they have done?

Front 416

Psalm 92:4

Back 416

Lord's deeds For you make me glad by your deeds, Lord; I sing for joy at what your hands have done.

Front 417

Proverbs 13:11

Back 417

Save money Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.

Front 418

Genesis 50:20

Back 418

God is in control (Joseph) You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives

Front 419

Psalm 19:7–9

Back 419

Law of the Lord is... 7 The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. 9 The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous.

Front 420

Proverbs 28:26

Back 420

Trust in... Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.

Front 421

Romans 11:33–36

Back 421

Omniscient & Omnipotent 33 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! 34 “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?” 35 “Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them?” 36 For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.

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Psalm 36:2

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Blind to sin In their own eyes they flatter themselves too much to detect or hate their sin.

Front 423

Psalm 37:1–3

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Trust the Lord and do good 1 Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; 2 for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. 3 Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

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Psalm 37:23–24

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Firm steps 23 The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; 24 though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.

Front 425

Psalm 37:39

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Lord is stronghold The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord; he is their stronghold in time of trouble.

Front 426

Ezra 7:10

Back 426

Devoted to Study Bible For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel.

Front 427

Judges 6:12–13a

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Mighty Warrior 12 When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.”13 “Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied

Front 428

Proverbs 1:8

Back 428

Parent's Instruction Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.

Front 429

Proverbs 23:26

Back 429

Heart and Eyes My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways,

Front 430

Proverbs 20:5

Back 430

Heart's Purposes The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.

Front 431

Jeremiah 7:23–24

Back 431

Go Well 23 but I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in obedience to all I command you, that it may go well with you. 24 But they did not listen or pay attention; instead, they followed the stubborn inclinations of their evil hearts. They went backward and not forward.

Front 432

Joel 2:13

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Rend Your Heart Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.

Front 433

Luke 23:34

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Forgive Them Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

Front 434

2 Corinthians 4:4

Back 434

Blinded Unbelievers The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

Front 435

Luke 12:13–15

Back 435

Life Not in Possessions 13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” 15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”

Front 436

Psalm 147:5

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God is Powerful Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.

Front 437

Ephesians 4:2–3

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Completely Humble 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Front 438

Ephesians 6:10–12

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Armor of God 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Front 439

Proverbs 5:23

Back 439

Lack of Discipline For lack of discipline they will die, led astray by their own great folly.

Front 440

Deuteronomy 4:40

Back 440

Keep Commands / Go Well Keep his decrees and commands, which I am giving you today, so that it may go well with you and your children after you and that you may live long in the land the Lord your God gives you for all time.

Front 441

Deuteronomy 17:19–20

Back 441

King 19 It is to be with him, and he is to read it all the days of his life so that he may learn to revere the Lord his God and follow carefully all the words of this law and these decrees 20 and not consider himself better than his fellow Israelites and turn from the law to the right or to the left.Then he and his descendants will reign a long time over his kingdom in Israel.

Front 442

Proverbs 4:18

Back 442

Path of Righteous The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.

Front 443

Proverbs 4:25–27

Back 443

Eyes Straight Ahead 25 Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. 26 Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. 27 Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.

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Proverbs 14:23

Back 444

Hard Work All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Front 445

Proverbs 14:30

Back 445

Heart at Peace Gives Live A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

Front 446

Proverbs 24:17

Back 446

Enemy Falls Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice,

Front 447

1 Peter 5:6

Back 447

Humble Yourselves Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

Front 448

Proverbs 11:7

Back 448

Hope in Mortals Hopes placed in mortals die with them; all the promise of their power comes to nothing.

Front 449

Proverbs 28:6

Back 449

Poor vs Rich Better the poor whose walk is blameless than the rich whose ways are perverse.

Front 450

Ecclesiastes 12:13–14

Back 450

Duty of All Mankind 13 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. 14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.

Front 451

Jeremiah 17:9

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Heart is Deceitful The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?

Front 452

Galatians 5:1

Back 452

Freedom in Christ It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

Front 453

1 Corinthians 11:1

Back 453

Example Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.

Front 454

2 Corinthians 8:3–5

Back 454

Give Beyond 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people. 5 And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.

Front 455

Psalm 121:1–2

Back 455

Help From the Lord 1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Front 456

Proverbs 24:33–34

Back 456

Time Easily Lost/Lazy

33 A little sleep, a little slumber,
a little folding of the hands to rest—
34 and poverty will come on you like a thief
and scarcity like an armed man.

Front 457

Matthew 6:1

Back 457

Front of Others


Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

Front 458

Matthew 6:16–18

Back 458

Fast Rewarded


16 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Front 459

Zephaniah 1:7

Back 459

Silent


Be silent before the Sovereign Lord,
for the day of the Lord is near.
The Lord has prepared a sacrifice;
he has consecrated those he has invited.

Front 460

Zephaniah 2:3

Back 460

Seek Righteousness


Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land,
you who do what he commands.
Seek righteousness, seek humility;
perhaps you will be sheltered
on the day of the Lord’s anger.

Front 461

Isaiah 30:15

Back 461

Rest and Quietness


This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says:
“In repentance and rest is your salvation,
in quietness and trust is your strength,
but you would have none of it.

Front 462

Ecclesiastes 3:7

Back 462

Control Tongue


a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,

Front 463

Proverbs 9:9

Back 463

Learning


Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.

Front 464

1 Corinthians 14:20

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Evil Be Infants


Brothers and sisters, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be adults.

Front 465

Hebrews 3:13

Back 465

Encourage Daily


But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.

Front 466

Ephesians 5:21

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Submit

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Front 467

Galatians 5:17

Back 467

Flesh Vs. Spirit

For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.

Front 468

Luke 6:45

Back 468

Stored in Heart


A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.

Front 469

Proverbs 1:19 ESV

Back 469

Unjust Gain


Such are the ways of everyone who is greedy for unjust gain; it takes away the life of its possessors.

Front 470

Romans 2:1

Back 470

Judge Others


You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

Front 471

Psalm 4:8

Back 471

Sleep


In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, Lord,
make me dwell in safety.

Front 472

Joshua 9:14

Back 472

Inquire of Lord


The Israelites sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the Lord.

Front 473

Psalm 11:7

Back 473

Lord loves justice


For the Lord is righteous,
he loves justice;
the upright will see his face.

Front 474

Psalm 16:2

Back 474

No Good Thing


I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
apart from you I have no good thing.”

Front 475

Psalm 16:11

Back 475

Path of Life


You make known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Front 476

Psalm 20:7

Back 476

Trust in Lord


Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.

Front 477

Psalm 21:7

Back 477

Not Shaken

For the king trusts in the Lord;
through the unfailing love of the Most High
he will not be shaken.

Front 478

Psalm 23:3

Back 478

Refresh Soul


he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.

Front 479

Psalm 28:7

Back 479

Lord is Strength


The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
and with my song I praise him.

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Psalm 31:5

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Commit Spirit


Into your hands I commit my spirit;
deliver me, Lord, my faithful God.

Front 481

Isaiah 66:1–2

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Omnipotent/Humility


1 This is what the Lord says:
“Heaven is my throne,
and the earth is my footstool.
Where is the house you will build for me?
Where will my resting place be?
2 Has not my hand made all these things,
and so they came into being?”
declares the Lord.
“These are the ones I look on with favor:
those who are humble and contrite in spirit,
and who tremble at my word.

Front 482

Psalm 33:4–5

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Word is Right/True


4 For the word of the Lord is right and true;
he is faithful in all he does.
5 The Lord loves righteousness and justice;
the earth is full of his unfailing love.

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Psalm 34:1

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Always Praising


I will extol the Lord at all times;
his praise will always be on my lips.

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Psalm 34:8

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Taste and See


Taste and see that the Lord is good;
blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

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Psalm 34:18

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Crushed


The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

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Psalm 37:25–26

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Children of Righteous


25 I was young and now I am old,
yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken
or their children begging bread.
26 They are always generous and lend freely;
their children will be a blessing.

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Romans 12:15

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Compassion

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.

Front 488

Psalm 89:8

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Like Lord?


Who is like you, Lord God Almighty?
You, Lord, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you.

Front 489

Psalm 89:14

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Righteousness and Justice


Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;
love and faithfulness go before you.

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Hosea 3:1

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Love Despite


The Lord said to me, “Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another man and is an adulteress. Love her as the Lord loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods and love the sacred raisin cakes.”

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Psalm 109:21

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Deliver Me


But you, Sovereign Lord,
help me for your name’s sake;
out of the goodness of your love, deliver me.

Front 492

Isaiah 46:8–11

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I Am God


8 “Remember this, keep it in mind,
take it to heart, you rebels.
9 Remember the former things, those of long ago;
I am God, and there is no other;
I am God, and there is none like me.
10 I make known the end from the beginning,
from ancient times, what is still to come.
I say, ‘My purpose will stand,
and I will do all that I please.’
11 From the east I summon a bird of prey;
from a far–off land, a man to fulfill my purpose.
What I have said, that I will bring about;
what I have planned, that I will do.

Front 493

1 Thessalonians 5:11

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Encourage


Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

Front 494

Isaiah 26:3

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Trust Brings Peace


You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.

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1 John 4:18

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Love Drives Out Fear


There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

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Proverbs 12:18

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Wise Tongue


The words of the reckless pierce like swords,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

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Proverbs 15:1

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Gentle Answer

A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Front 498

1 Samuel 17:45–47

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Name of the Lord


45 David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 This day the Lord will deliver you into my hands, and I’ll strike you down and cut off your head. This very day I will give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds and the wild animals, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. 47 All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.”

Front 499

1 John 3:8

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Devil's Work


The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work.

Front 500

Luke 11:28

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Hear and Obey


He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

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1 Timothy 4:13

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Scripture Corporately


Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.

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Matthew 4:4

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Daily Bread


Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

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2 Timothy 4:13

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In Prison Only Need Coat/Bible


When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.

Front 504

Psalm 119:9

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Path of Purity

How can a young person stay on the path of purity?

By living according to your word.

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Psalm 119:11

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Not Sin


I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.

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Psalm 119:97

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Memorizing Stimulates Meditation


Oh, how I love your law!
I meditate on it all day long.

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Psalm 65:2

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Answers Prayer


You who answer prayer,
to you all people will come.

Front 508

Romans 1:16

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Ashamed of Gospel

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.

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1 Corinthians 9:23

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ALL Things for Gospel


I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.

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1 Corinthians 9:24-25

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Run

24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

Front 511

Deuteronomy 13:4

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Follow Him


It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him.

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Hebrews 6:10

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God Not Unjust


God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.

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Joshua 24:15

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My Household


But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.

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1 Thessalonians 1:9

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Turn From Idols


for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,

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John 17:4

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Time


I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do.

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John 9:4

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Time Lost


As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.

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Romans 14:12

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Each Give Account


So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.

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1 Corinthians 3:13–15

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Work Brought to Light


13 their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. 14 If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. 15 If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames.