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It is honorable to avoid strife, but every fool is quarrelsome. Proverbs 20:3

It is honorable to avoid strife, but every fool is quarrelsome. Proverbs 20:3	Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling. speaking peace anger
Do not succumb to the love of money, but be content with what you have, for God has said, “I will never forsake you or abandon you.” Hebrews 13:5	Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” trust money materialism

Do the things that you have learned, received, and heard from me and that you saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9	Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you. peace listening learning
Guide my steps in accord with your word and never let evil triumph over me. Psalm 119:133	Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. sin following evil
One who gossips reveals secrets, but a trustworthy man keeps things hidden. Proverbs 11:13	A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence. reliability speaking gossip
Let us remain firm in the confession of our hope without wavering, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy. Hebrews 10:23	Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. reliability hope acknowledging
I urge you, brethren, to watch out for those who incite dissensions and obstacles in opposition to the teaching that you have learned. Take care to avoid them. Romans 16:17	And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. holiness community evil
Let mutual love continue, and do not forget to offer hospitality to strangers, for by doing this some have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:1-2	Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! love gentleness neighbor
So today acknowledge it and take it to heart that the Lord is God in the heavens above and on the earth below. There is no other. Deuteronomy 4:39	So remember this and keep it firmly in mind: The Lord is God both in heaven and on earth, and there is no other. God heaven world
You shall observe the Sabbath by keeping it holy, as the Lord, your God, has commanded you. You are to labor on six days, doing all of your work then. The seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord, your God. You shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your manservant, nor your maidservant, nor your ox, nor your ass, nor your cattle, nor even the foreigner living in your town. Thus your manservant and maidservant can rest as well. Deuteronomy 5:12-14	Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the Lord your God has commanded you. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. On that day no one in your household may do any work. This includes you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, your oxen and donkeys and other livestock, and any foreigners living among you. All your male and female servants must rest as you do. sabbath rest
He proclaimed his covenant to you which he ordered you to fulfill, the Ten Commandments, that he wrote upon two tablets of stone. Deuteronomy 4:13	He proclaimed his covenant—the Ten Commandments—which he commanded you to keep, and which he wrote on two stone tablets. covenant law following
If the world hates you, be aware that it hated me before it hated you. John 15:18	If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first. persecution Jesus world
For all of us fall short in many ways. Anyone who never makes a mistake in speech has reached perfection and is able to control every part of his body. James 3:2	Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. blameless speaking body
Rather, I discipline my body and bring it under control, for fear that after preaching to others I myself may be disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:27	I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified. self-control judgment body
For the Lord loves the just, and he will not forsake his faithful ones. Those who follow evil paths will be destroyed, and the children of the wicked will be cut off. Psalm 37:28	For the Lord loves justice, and he will never abandon the godly. He will keep them safe forever, but the children of the wicked will die. eternal life reliability righteousness
By faith Abraham also received the power of procreation, even though he was well past the age—and Sarah herself was barren—because he believed that the one who had made the promise would be faithful in fulfilling it. Hebrews 11:11	It was by faith that even Sarah was able to have a child, though she was barren and was too old. She believed that God would keep his promise. trust faith reward
When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, for God has no pleasure in fools. Fulfill the vow you have made. Ecclesiastes 5:3	When you make a promise to God, don’t delay in following through, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises you make to him. promises reliability obedience
You, O Lord, are light for my lamp; O my God, you make my darkness turn to light. Psalm 18:29	You light a lamp for me. The Lord, my God, lights up my darkness. dependence protection light
Ensure that the path you tread is level, and then your ways will be sure. Proverbs 4:26	Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. life thoughts
Return, rebel Israel, says the Lord. I will not look upon you in anger. For I am merciful, says the Lord; my wrath will not continue forever. Jeremiah 3:12b	O Israel, my faithless people, come home to me again, for I am merciful. I will not be angry with you forever. mercy anger forgiveness
Finally, all of you should be united in spirit, sympathetic, filled with love for one another, compassionate, and humble. 1 Peter 3:8	Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. humility community neighbor
Whoever gains wisdom loves his own soul; one who cherishes understanding will prosper. Proverbs 19:8	To acquire wisdom is to love yourself; people who cherish understanding will prosper. wisdom life mind
Do not be lacking in zeal, but serve the Lord with spiritual fervor. Romans 12:11	Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. obedience Spirit serving
You have given me the shield of your salvation; your right hand sustains me, and your goodness makes me great. You broadened the path beneath me so that my feet have never stumbled. Psalm 18:36-37	You have given me your shield of victory. Your right hand supports me; your help has made me great. You have made a wide path for my feet to keep them from slipping. salvation Word of God protection
However, the Lord is faithful. He will strengthen you and protect 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