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For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light… Ephesians 5:8

For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. Ephesians 5:8	For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light. light children life
A fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent. Proverbs 15:5	A fool despises a parent's instruction, but the one who heeds admonition is prudent. Father wisdom children

What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! Romans 6:15	What then? Should we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! sin grace law
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30	Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. awe beauty
And when they bring you to trial and deliver you over, do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. Mark 13:11	When they bring you to trial and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say; but say whatever is given you at that time, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. speaking Spirit worrying
Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered. Proverbs 11:13	A gossip goes about telling secrets, but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence. reliability speaking gossip
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out. Proverbs 10:9	Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out. sin safety life
Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. Proverbs 17:9	One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend. forgiveness friendship
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13	But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Jesus nearness blood
I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. John 17:15	I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one. safety mediator evil
For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. Romans 6:14	For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. sin grace law
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23	For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. sin eternal life reward
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy. Proverbs 12:20	Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil, but those who counsel peace have joy. evil joy peace
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray. Proverbs 10:17	Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but one who rejects a rebuke goes astray. obedience life listening
And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. 1 John 2:17	And the world and its desire are passing away, but those who do the will of God live forever. eternal life obedience desires
House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. Proverbs 19:14	House and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. money relationships
Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. Matthew 10:34	Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. peace world Jesus
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse. Proverbs 10:32	The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. truth righteousness speaking
But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” Luke 11:28	But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!” Word of God life listening
But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3	But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. reliability safety strength
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. Matthew 7:15	Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. second coming prophecy clothing
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” Mark 10:27	Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.” miracles salvation Jesus
But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Amos 5:24	But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. law righteousness
Behold, his soul is puffed up; it is not upright within him, but the righteous shall live by his faith. Habakkuk 2:4	Look at the proud! Their spirit is not right in them, but the righteous live by their faith. righteousness life reliability
So Jesus answered them, “My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me.” John 7:16	Then Jesus answered them, “My teaching is not mine but his who sent me.” Jesus Word of God learning