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Nothing gives me greater joy than to hear that my children are… 3 John 1:4

Nothing gives me greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 1:4	I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my children are walking in the truth. joy truth children
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, and every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the Antichrist, about whose coming you have been told, and that it is already in the world. 1 John 4:2-3	By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. And this is the spirit of the antichrist, of which you have heard that it is coming; and now it is already in the world. Spirit Jesus acknowledging

But as for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and therefore you do not need anyone to teach you. This same anointing teaches you everything and is true and not false, so abide in him just as he taught you. 1 John 2:27	As for you, the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and so you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, abide in him. truth learning receiving
Do not assert that the past was better than the present, for such a statement is not a sign of wisdom. Ecclesiastes 7:10	Do not say, “Why were the former days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask this. wisdom life
After he had decided to follow this course of action, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to receive Mary into your home as your wife. For this child has been conceived in her womb through the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 1:20	But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.” angels Holy Spirit christmas
You shall keep these things that I command you today in your heart. Teach them to your children. You shall talk of them when you are sitting in your home, and when you are walking along the way, and when you lie down and when you rise up. Deuteronomy 6:6-7	Keep these words that I am commanding you today in your heart. Recite them to your children and talk about them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you rise. law family children
I consider that the sufferings we presently endure are not worth comparing with the glory to be revealed in us. Romans 8:18	I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us. eternal life salvation suffering
The Lord does not delay in keeping his promise, as some think in terms of delay, but he is patient with you. It is not his wish that any should perish but rather that all should be brought to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9	The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. salvation patience conversion
You are a place of refuge for me; you preserve me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah Psalm 32:7	You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with glad cries of deliverance. Selah joy safety protection
So then, faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ. Romans 10:17	So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ. faith evangelism listening
John’s clothing was made of camel’s hair, with a leather loincloth around his waist, and his food consisted of locusts and wild honey. Matthew 3:4	Now John wore clothing of camel's hair with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. clothing food
Indeed, the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18	For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. salvation strength crucifixion
I will walk in complete freedom because I have sought your commands. Psalm 119:45	I shall walk at liberty, for I have sought your precepts. freedom law seeking
Therefore, we fasted and prayed to God to grant us a safe journey, and he answered our prayer. Ezra 8:23	So we fasted and petitioned our God for this, and he listened to our entreaty. fasting prayer
I will make them and the region surrounding my hill a blessing, and I will send them rain in due season that will be showers of blessing. Ezekiel 34:26	I will make them and the region around my hill a blessing; and I will send down the showers in their season; they shall be showers of blessing. blessing almighty
Rather, put on the Lord Jesus Christ and allow no opportunity for the flesh to gratify its sinful desires. Romans 13:14	Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. desires addiction Jesus
Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your noble confession of faith in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12	Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life, to which you were called and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. eternal life faith overcoming
Do not let kindness and fidelity leave you; fasten them around your neck and inscribe them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will gain favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Proverbs 3:3-4	Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good repute in the sight of God and of people. love reward heart
Because I delivered the poor who appealed for help and the orphan who had no one to protect him. The blessing of the wretched was given to me, and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy. Job 29:12-13	Because I delivered the poor who cried, and the orphan who had no helper. The blessing of the wretched came upon me, and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy. widows orphans poverty
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that weighs us down and the sins that so easily distract us and with perseverance run the race that lies ahead of us. Hebrews 12:1	Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us. sin life overcoming
They exchanged the truth of God for a lie and offered worship and service to the creature rather than to the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. That is why God abandoned them to their shameful passions. Their women exchanged natural intercourse for unnatural practices. Likewise, men gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another. Men committed shameful acts with men and received in their own persons the fitting penalty for their perversion. Furthermore, since these people did not see fit to acknowledge God, he abandoned them to their depraved way of thinking and to all types of vile behavior. Romans 1:25-28	Because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen. For this reason God gave them up to degrading passions. Their women exchanged natural intercourse for unnatural, and in the same way also the men, giving up natural intercourse with women, were consumed with passion for one another. Men committed shameless acts with men and received in their own persons the due penalty for their error. And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind and to things that should not be done. idols sexuality desires
“But you,” he said to them, “who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:15-16	He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Messiah Jesus
But he answered me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” Hence, I will boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell within me. 2 Corinthians 12:9	But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. grace strength weakness
Fix your thoughts on things that are above, not on things that are on the earth. Colossians 3:2	Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. heaven mind world
Wait quietly for the Lord and be patient until he comes. Do not fret over the man who prospers because of his evil schemes. Psalm 37:7	Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him; do not fret over those who prosper in their way, over those who carry out evil devices. honesty life patience

Those who live according to the flesh fix their attention on the things of the flesh, while those who live according to the Spirit set their thoughts on spiritual things.

For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.