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Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know… 1 Corinthians 8:4

Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “no idol in the world really exists,” and that “there is no God but one.” 1 Corinthians 8:4	So, what about eating meat that has been offered to idols? Well, we all know that an idol is not really a god and that there is only one God. idols food
Jesus said to him, “If you are able!—All things can be done for the one who believes.” Mark 9:23	“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” faith miracles healing

Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God; and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commandments and do what pleases him. 1 John 3:21-22	Dear friends, if we don’t feel guilty, we can come to God with bold confidence. And we will receive from him whatever we ask because we obey him and do the things that please him. trust law obedience
Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and of spirit, making holiness perfect in the fear of God. 2 Corinthians 7:1	Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God. purification holiness awe
Little children, keep yourselves from idols. 1 John 5:21	Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts. children idols
Of all that live in water you may eat these: whatever has fins and scales you may eat. And whatever does not have fins and scales you shall not eat; it is unclean for you. Deuteronomy 14:9-10	Of all the marine animals, you may eat whatever has both fins and scales. You may not, however, eat marine animals that do not have both fins and scales. They are ceremonially unclean for you. food
Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common. Acts 4:32	All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had. materialism community
Who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages began. 2 Timothy 1:9	For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time—to show us his grace through Christ Jesus. grace holiness salvation
So I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24	I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours. faith prayer receiving
I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. John 14:13	You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. Jesus Father prayer
Surely the Lord God does nothing, without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets. Amos 3:7	Indeed, the Sovereign Lord never does anything until he reveals his plans to his servants the prophets. prophecy planning reliability
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, 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
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. Isaiah 55:8	“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.” God planning wisdom
For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? Or what will they give in return for their life? Matthew 16:26	And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? materialism life soul
But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to make this freewill offering? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you. 1 Chronicles 29:14	But who am I, and who are my people, that we could give anything to you? Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you first gave us! money giving dependence
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24	Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. eternal life holiness righteousness
Those who eat must not despise those who abstain, and those who abstain must not pass judgment on those who eat; for God has welcomed them. Romans 14:3	Those who feel free to eat anything must not look down on those who don’t. And those who don’t eat certain foods must not condemn those who do, for God has accepted them. judgment food
Shun youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22	Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts. desires temptation evil
Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Romans 8:35	Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? love suffering persecution
This means understanding that the law is laid down not for the innocent but for the lawless and disobedient, for the godless and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their father or mother, for murderers, fornicators, sodomites, slave traders, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to the sound teaching that conforms to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me. 1 Timothy 1:9-11	For the law was not intended for people who do what is right. It is for people who are lawless and rebellious, who are ungodly and sinful, who consider nothing sacred and defile what is holy, who kill their father or mother or commit other murders. The law is for people who are sexually immoral, or who practice homosexuality, or are slave traders, liars, promise breakers, or who do anything else that contradicts the wholesome teaching that comes from the glorious Good News entrusted to me by our blessed God. law sin sexuality