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And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is… James 1:13

And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. James 1:13	Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. temptation desires understanding
So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27	So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. creation God beauty

Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Genesis 1:3	Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. creation speaking light
You adulterers! Don’t you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God. James 4:4	Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. sin God friendship
Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. Psalm 25:5	Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day. truth learning hope
Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant. Galatians 1:10	For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ. obedience reward relationships
God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9	Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. blessing peace children
Our God is in the heavens, and he does as he wishes. Psalm 115:3	But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases. God heaven dependence
Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.” John 3:3	Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” kingdom understanding rebirth
The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God. Psalm 51:17	The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, You will not despise. sacrifice repentance
But God is my helper. The Lord keeps me alive! Psalm 54:4	Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is with those who uphold my life. life dependence equipment
God will destroy anyone who destroys this temple. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. 1 Corinthians 3:17	If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are. church community holiness
I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. Philippians 3:14	I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. reward Jesus calling
Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands. Deuteronomy 7:9	Therefore know that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments. reliability law God
If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully keep all his commands that I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the world. Deuteronomy 28:1	Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the Lord your God will set you high above all nations of the earth. law obedience blessing
Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” Genesis 2:18	And the Lord God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” creation marriage relationships
Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased. Luke 2:14	Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men! christmas peace angels
Then, by the will of God, I will be able to come to you with a joyful heart, and we will be an encouragement to each other. Romans 15:32	That I may come to you with joy by the will of God, and may be refreshed together with you. obedience joy dependence
You must serve only the Lord your God. If you do, I will bless you with food and water, and I will protect you from illness. Exodus 23:25	So you shall serve the Lord your God, and He will bless your bread and your water. And I will take sickness away from the midst of you. worship blessing sickness
Do not add to or subtract from these commands I am giving you. Just obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you. Deuteronomy 4:2	You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you. obedience law following
I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life. 1 John 5:13	These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. eternal life faith Jesus
But in my distress I cried out to the Lord; yes, I prayed to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry to him reached his ears. Psalm 18:6	In my distress I called upon the Lord, And cried out to my God; He heard my voice from His temple, And my cry came before Him, even to His ears. speaking prayer listening
That’s why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God. Romans 8:8	So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God. sin dependence desires
Now all glory to God our Father forever and ever! Amen. Philippians 4:20	Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. humility worship Father
And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own. Exodus 1:21	And so it was, because the midwives feared God, that He provided households for them. awe blessing