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But the tax collector, standing some distance away, was even unwilling to… Luke 18:13

But the tax collector, standing some distance away, was even unwilling to raise his eyes toward heaven, but was beating his chest, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, the sinner!’
Luke 18:13 repentance conversion humility
What then? Are we to sin because we are not under the Law but under grace? Far from it!
Romans 6:15 sin grace law

Now go and learn what this means: ‘I desire compassion, rather than sacrifice,’ for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.
Matthew 9:13 mercy righteousness sacrifice
And when they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say, but say whatever is given you at that time; for you are not the ones speaking, but it is the Holy Spirit.
Mark 13:11 speaking Spirit worrying
The one who believes in the Son has eternal life; but the one who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.
John 3:36 eternal life faith obedience
Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.
Proverbs 31:30 awe beauty
For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under the Law but under grace.
Romans 6:14 sin grace law
I am not asking You to take them out of the world, but to keep them away from the evil one.
John 17:15 safety mediator evil
The young lions do without and suffer hunger;
But they who seek the Lord will not lack any good thing.
Psalm 34:10 God seeking
One who conceals an offense seeks love,
But one who repeats a matter separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:9 forgiveness friendship
But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not just hearers who deceive themselves.
James 1:22 obedience Word of God listening
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:20 evil joy peace
One who is on the path of life follows instruction,
But one who ignores a rebuke goes astray.
Proverbs 10:17 obedience life listening
Whom do I have in heaven but You?
And with You, I desire nothing on earth.
Psalm 73:25 trust God heaven
But now in Christ Jesus you who previously were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
Ephesians 2:13 Jesus nearness blood
But let justice roll out like waters,
And righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
Amos 5:24 law righteousness
Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.
Matthew 10:34 peace world Jesus
For the wages of sin is death, but the gracious gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23 sin eternal life reward
Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not to have quarrels over opinions.
Romans 14:1 faith community
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 reliability safety strength
Wealth obtained from nothing dwindles,
But one who gathers by labor increases it.
Proverbs 13:11 money greed work
House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers,
But a prudent wife is from the Lord.
Proverbs 19:14 money relationships
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
But the mouth of the wicked, what is perverted.
Proverbs 10:32 truth righteousness speaking
Many plans are in a person’s heart,
But the advice of the Lord will stand.
Proverbs 19:21 planning understanding dependence
The world is passing away and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God continues to live forever.
1 John 2:17 eternal life obedience desires