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“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are expedient… 1 Corinthians 6:12

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are expedient. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be brought under the power of anything.
1 Corinthians 6:12 addiction desires life
Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
Galatians 6:7 God righteousness harvest

‘Return, you backsliding Israel,’ says Yahweh; ‘I will not look in anger on you, for I am merciful,’ says Yahweh. ‘I will not keep anger forever.’
Jeremiah 3:12b mercy anger forgiveness
Jesus therefore answered them, “My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me.”
John 7:16 Jesus Word of God learning
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9 grace faith salvation
You may say in your heart, “How shall we know the word which Yahweh has not spoken?” When a prophet speaks in Yahweh’s name, if the thing doesn’t follow, nor happen, that is the thing which Yahweh has not spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously. You shall not be afraid of him.
Deuteronomy 18:21-22 prophecy truth speaking
Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth.
Colossians 3:2 heaven mind world
What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? May it never be!
Romans 6:15 sin grace law
But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength.
They will mount up with wings like eagles.
They will run, and not be weary.
They will walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31 hope encouragement strength
Or can one walk on hot coals,
and his feet not be scorched?
Proverbs 6:28 temptation desires
I have hidden your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.
Psalm 119:11 Word of God heart sin
You shall most certainly not make gods of silver or gods of gold for yourselves to be alongside me.
Exodus 20:23 law idols money
Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?
Psalm 118:6 fear protection
He who has the Son has the life. He who doesn’t have God’s Son doesn’t have the life.
1 John 5:12 salvation Jesus life
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress.
I will not be shaken.
Psalm 62:6 trust heart protection
Turn my heart toward your statutes,
not toward selfish gain.
Psalm 119:36 law greed heart
So then let’s not sleep, as the rest do, but let’s watch and be sober.
1 Thessalonians 5:6 safety self-control
Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.
Romans 12:11 obedience Spirit serving
He who doesn’t take his cross and follow after me isn’t worthy of me.
Matthew 10:38 suffering Jesus following
Lord, all my desire is before you.
My groaning is not hidden from you.
Psalm 38:9 temptation worrying sadness
But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves.
James 1:22 obedience Word of God listening
Now a mediator is not between one, but God is one.
Galatians 3:20 mediator
I am inquired of by those who didn’t ask.
I am found by those who didn’t seek me.
I said, ‘See me, see me,’ to a nation that was not called by my name.
Isaiah 65:1 seeking listening calling
“If you will not listen, and if you will not take it to heart, to give glory to my name,” says Yahweh of Armies, “then I will send the curse on you, and I will curse your blessings. Indeed, I have cursed them already, because you do not take it to heart.”
Malachi 2:2 obedience blessing listening
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don’t have.
2 Corinthians 8:12 encouragement giving generosity

You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him. You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.