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Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools… Proverbs 1:7

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 1:7	The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. awe wisdom learning
This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:18	Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. christmas Holy Spirit miracles

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.” Romans 7:7	What shall we say then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! On the contrary, I would not have known sin except through the law. For I would not have known covetousness unless the law had said, “You shall not covet.” sin law desires
But Jesus told them, “I will be with you only a little longer. Then I will return to the one who sent me.” John 7:33	Then Jesus said to them, “I shall be with you a little while longer, and then I go to Him who sent Me.” ascension Jesus
And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own? Matthew 7:3	And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? sin judgment
That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty. Ecclesiastes 12:13	Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all. awe law life
So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. 2 Corinthians 4:18	While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. eternal life materialism understanding
Therefore, tell them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: No more delay! I will now do everything I have threatened. I, the Sovereign Lord, have spoken!’ Ezekiel 12:28	Therefore say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “None of My words will be postponed any more, but the word which I speak will be done,” says the Lord God.’ Word of God reliability obedience
Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves. Matthew 7:15	Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. second coming prophecy clothing
“All right then,” Joshua said, “destroy the idols among you, and turn your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.” Joshua 24:23	“Now therefore,” he said, “put away the foreign gods which are among you, and incline your heart to the Lord God of Israel.” idols heart purification
Some nations boast of their chariots and horses, but we boast in the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7	Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the Lord our God. trust idols
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. Hebrews 13:20-21	Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. peace covenant resurrection
But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! John 15:7	If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. reward Jesus Word of God
For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory. Psalm 32:7	You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah joy safety protection
I hear the tumult of the raging seas as your waves and surging tides sweep over me. Psalm 42:7	Deep calls unto deep at the noise of Your waterfalls; All Your waves and billows have gone over me. sadness weakness
Can anyone object to their being baptized, now that they have received the Holy Spirit just as we did? Acts 10:47	Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have? baptism Holy Spirit
Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’ John 7:38	He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water. faith Word of God life
Then the Lord God said, “Look, the human beings have become like us, knowing both good and evil. What if they reach out, take fruit from the tree of life, and eat it? Then they will live forever!” So the Lord God banished them from the Garden of Eden, and he sent Adam out to cultivate the ground from which he had been made. Genesis 3:22-23	Then the Lord God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of Us, to know good and evil. And now, lest he put out his hand and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live forever”— therefore the Lord God sent him out of the garden of Eden to till the ground from which he was taken. eternal life sin life
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. 1 John 4:7	Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. love neighbor friendship
So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. John 13:34	A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. law love neighbor
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. Matthew 7:12	Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. law neighbor relationships
He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. Ephesians 1:7	In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. sin Savior forgiveness
This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. 1 John 1:5	This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. sin God light
Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Matthew 7:24	Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock. Word of God wisdom listening
So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. Galatians 5:1	Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. Jesus life redeemer