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So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather… 2 Corinthians 4:18

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 eternal life materialism understanding
The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.
2 Peter 3:9 salvation patience conversion

But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him.
Acts 12:5 prayer neighbor dependence
Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.”
Mark 10:27 miracles salvation Jesus
With their words, the godless destroy their friends,
but knowledge will rescue the righteous.
Proverbs 11:9 righteousness speaking wisdom
God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.
John 3:17 salvation Jesus judgment
And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.
1 John 2:17 eternal life obedience desires
Not to us, O Lord, not to us,
but to your name goes all the glory
for your unfailing love and faithfulness.
Psalm 115:1 love humility worship
He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world.
1 John 2:2 sin Savior forgiveness
Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.”
Luke 11:28 Word of God life listening
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Mark 10:45 humility Jesus sacrifice
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:7 beauty heart pride
My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,
but God remains the strength of my heart;
he is mine forever.
Psalm 73:26 strength life dependence
Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth,
but only the Lord can give an understanding wife.
Proverbs 19:14 money relationships
There are “friends” who destroy each other,
but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.
Proverbs 18:24 friendship family
Look at the proud!
They trust in themselves, and their lives are crooked.
But the righteous will live by their faithfulness to God.
Habakkuk 2:4 righteousness life reliability
An honest witness does not lie;
a false witness breathes lies.
Proverbs 14:5 lying truth reliability
Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned.
Mark 16:16 faith salvation baptism
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Matthew 20:28 Jesus serving sacrifice
Worry weighs a person down;
an encouraging word cheers a person up.
Proverbs 12:25 speaking worrying heart
But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.’
Luke 18:13 repentance conversion humility
People who conceal their sins will not prosper,
but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
Proverbs 28:13 sin confession mercy
Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!
Matthew 26:41 prayer temptation desires
I have been the Lord your God
ever since I brought you out of Egypt.
You must acknowledge no God but me,
for there is no other savior.
Hosea 13:4 Savior idols God
Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth.
1 Timothy 6:6 faith joy materialism