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So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let… 1 Thessalonians 5:6

So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. 1 Thessalonians 5:6	So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded. safety self-control end times
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid. Proverbs 12:1	To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. understanding learning listening

A fool despises a parent's instruction, but the one who heeds admonition is prudent. Proverbs 15:5	Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise. Father wisdom children
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out. Proverbs 10:9	People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed. sin safety life
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 you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ. Jesus nearness blood
For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. Romans 6:14	Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace. sin grace law
For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7	For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. love self-control strength
And the world and its desire are passing away, but those who do the will of God live forever. 1 John 2:17	And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever. eternal life obedience desires
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but one who rejects a rebuke goes astray. Proverbs 10:17	People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray. obedience life listening
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 through Christ Jesus our Lord. sin eternal life reward
One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend. Proverbs 17:9	Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. forgiveness friendship
Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil, but those who counsel peace have joy. Proverbs 12:20	Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace! evil joy peace
I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but I ask you to protect them from the evil one. John 17:15	I’m not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one. safety mediator evil
Look at the proud! Their spirit is not right in them, but the righteous live by their faith. Habakkuk 2:4	Look at the proud! They trust in themselves, and their lives are crooked. But the righteous will live by their faithfulness to God. righteousness life reliability
Yet I have been the Lord your God ever since the land of Egypt; you know no God but me, and besides me there is no savior. Hosea 13:4	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. Savior idols God
It is honorable to refrain from strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. Proverbs 20:3	Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling. speaking peace anger
House and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. Proverbs 19:14	Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth, but only the Lord can give an understanding wife. money relationships
But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from 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
Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.” Mark 10:27	Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.” miracles salvation Jesus
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	Don’t imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not 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 godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words. truth righteousness speaking
But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!” Luke 11:28	Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.” Word of God life listening
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 disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves. second coming prophecy clothing
But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Amos 5:24	Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice, an endless river of righteous living. law righteousness
For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many. Mark 10:45	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. humility Jesus sacrifice