God as friend (2/4)

For you, O God, have put us to the test; you have purified… Psalm 66:10

For you, O God, have put us to the test; you have purified us as silver is refined. Psalm 66:10	For you, God, have tested us. You have refined us, as silver is refined. temptation suffering purification
My soul thirsts for God, the living God. When shall I come to behold the face of God? Psalm 42:3	My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? soul nearness seeking

God abides in anyone who acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, and that person abides in God. 1 John 4:15	Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God remains in him, and he in God. Jesus life acknowledging
As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12	As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. sin salvation
As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit descended upon them just as it had upon us at the beginning. Acts 11:15	As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them, even as on us at the beginning. pentecost Holy Spirit
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:8	He who doesn’t love doesn’t know God, for God is love. love God
May the Lord, our God, be with us, just as he was with our fathers; may he not leave us or abandon us. 1 Kings 8:57	May Yahweh our God be with us as he was with our fathers. Let him not leave us or forsake us. nearness reliability family
And take the helmet of salvation as well as the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17	And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. salvation Spirit Word of God
Therefore, a Sabbath rest still remains for the people of God, since those who enter into God’s rest also cease from their own labors as God did from his. Hebrews 4:9-10	There remains therefore a Sabbath rest for the people of God. For he who has entered into his rest has himself also rested from his works, as God did from his. sabbath rest work
For it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow before me, and every tongue shall give praise to God.” Romans 14:11	For it is written, “‘As I live,’ says the Lord, ‘to me every knee will bow. Every tongue will confess to God.’” humility worship acknowledging
I do not set aside the grace of God, for if justification comes through the Law, then Christ died for nothing. Galatians 2:21	I don’t reject the grace of God. For if righteousness is through the law, then Christ died for nothing! grace righteousness law
We have come to know and to believe in the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God in him. 1 John 4:16	We know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him. trust love God
Let us then make every effort to enter into that rest, so that no one may fall by following that example of refusing to believe. Hebrews 4:11	Let’s therefore give diligence to enter into that rest, lest anyone fall after the same example of disobedience. sabbath obedience rest
Rather, be kind to one another and compassionate, and forgive one another as God has forgiven you in Christ. Ephesians 4:32	And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you. forgiveness compassion goodness
Indeed, who is God except the Lord? Who is the Rock besides our God? Psalm 18:32	For who is God, except Yahweh? Who is a rock, besides our God? reliability God strength
As much as possible, and to the extent of your ability, live in peace with everyone. Romans 12:18	If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. peace life neighbor
Seek good and not evil, so that you may live. Then the Lord, the God of hosts, will be with you as you claim he is. Amos 5:14	Seek good, and not evil, that you may live; and so Yahweh, the God of Armies, will be with you, as you say. holiness reward seeking
For who is God except the Lord? Who is a rock aside from our God? 2 Samuel 22:32	For who is God, besides Yahweh? Who is a rock, besides our God? reliability God protection
Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7	Beloved, let’s love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. love neighbor friendship
Come now and let us discuss this, says the Lord. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be like snow. Though they are as red as crimson, they shall become as white as wool. Isaiah 1:18	“Come now, and let’s reason together,” says Yahweh: “Though your sins are as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” sin forgiveness purification
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Luke 6:36	Therefore be merciful, even as your Father is also merciful. goodness neighbor Father
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage. Psalm 33:12	Blessed is the nation whose God is Yahweh, the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance. God reward blessing
As sorrowful, and yet we are always rejoicing; as poor, and yet we make many rich; as having nothing, and yet we possess everything. 2 Corinthians 6:10	As sorrowful yet always rejoicing, as poor yet making many rich, as having nothing and yet possessing all things. sadness joy money
And the shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as they had been told. Luke 2:20	The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them. worship christmas praise
Each person should give as much as he has decided in his heart, not with reluctance or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7	Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. joy giving heart