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What then should we say? That the Law is sinful? Absolutely not… Romans 7:7

What then should we say? That the Law is sinful? Absolutely not! Yet if it had not been for the Law, I would not have known what sin was. I would not have known what covet is if the Law had not said, “You shall not covet.” Romans 7:7	Well then, am I suggesting that the law of God is sinful? Of course not! In fact, it was the law that showed me my sin. I would never have known that coveting is wrong if the law had not said, “You must not covet.” sin law desires
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools are those who despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7	Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. awe wisdom learning

Jesus then said, “I will remain with you only for a short time longer, and then I shall return to him who sent me.” John 7:33	But Jesus told them, “I will be with you only a little longer. Then I will return to the one who sent me.” ascension Jesus
Do not assert that the past was better than the present, for such a statement is not a sign of wisdom. Ecclesiastes 7:10	Don’t long for “the good old days.” This is not wise. wisdom life
May God continue to bless us and be revered to the ends of the earth. Psalm 67:8	Yes, God will bless us, and people all over the world will fear him. God awe blessing
Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, ‘Streams of living water shall flow from within him.’ John 7:38	Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’ faith Word of God life
He continued, “Then put away the foreign gods from among you. Bend your heart to the Lord, the God of Israel.” Joshua 24:23	“All right then,” Joshua said, “destroy the idols among you, and turn your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.” idols heart purification
If you abide in me and my words abide in you, you may ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. John 15:7	But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! reward Jesus Word of God
Why do you take note of the splinter in your brother’s eye but do not notice the wooden plank in your own eye? Matthew 7:3	And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own? sin judgment
Be on guard against false prophets who come to you disguised in sheep’s clothing, but who inwardly are ravenous wolves. Matthew 7:15	Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves. second coming prophecy clothing
Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7	Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. love neighbor friendship
You are a place of refuge for me; you preserve me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah Psalm 32:7	For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory. joy safety protection
In everything, deal with others as you would like them to deal with you. This is the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12	Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets. law neighbor relationships
In Christ and through his blood we have redemption and the forgiveness of our sins. In accord with the riches of his grace. Ephesians 1:7	He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. sin Savior forgiveness
However, to avoid the temptation to immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. 1 Corinthians 7:2	But because there is so much sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman should have her own husband. desires marriage relationships
My deliverance and my glory depend on God; he is my mighty rock and my refuge. Psalm 62:8	My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. trust God salvation
You will again show us compassion and wash away our guilt; you will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:19	Once again you will have compassion on us. You will trample our sins under your feet and throw them into the depths of the ocean! compassion sin forgiveness
Then Nehemiah added: “You now may go. Eat rich food and drink what is sweet. Moreover, send some of these to those for whom nothing has been prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord. Furthermore, do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10	And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” food giving joy
Everyone who hears these words of mine and acts in accordance with them will be like a wise man who constructed his house on a rock foundation. Matthew 7:24	Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Word of God wisdom listening
And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who are peacemakers. James 3:18	And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness. righteousness peace harvest
I urge you, brethren, to watch out for those who incite dissensions and obstacles in opposition to the teaching that you have learned. Take care to avoid them. Romans 16:17	And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. holiness community evil
Therefore, he has the full power to save those who approach God through him, since he lives forever to intercede for them. Hebrews 7:25	Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf. eternal life Savior salvation
Such godly sorrow results in repentance that leads to salvation and causes no regret, whereas worldly sorrow produces death. 2 Corinthians 7:10	For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow. But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death. worrying sadness repentance
May the God of peace—who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant— make you perfect in every respect so that you may do his will. And may he enable us to achieve what is pleasing to him through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. Hebrews 13:20-21	Now may the God of peace— who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood— may he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen. peace covenant resurrection
When you pray do not go on babbling endlessly as the pagans do, for they believe that they are more likely to be heard because of their many words. Matthew 6:7	When you pray, don’t babble on and on as the Gentiles do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again. speaking prayer thoughts