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Then Jesus told them, “I tell you the truth, if you have… Matthew 21:21

Then Jesus told them, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don’t doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen.” Matthew 21:21	Jesus answered them, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will be done.” faith speaking miracles
Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling. Proverbs 20:3	It is honorable to refrain from strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel. speaking peace anger

And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God. 1 John 5:5	Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? faith Jesus overcoming
God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy. So what right do you have to judge your neighbor? James 4:12	There is one lawgiver and judge who is able to save and to destroy. So who, then, are you to judge your neighbor? law judgment salvation
For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. Ephesians 5:9	For the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. light goodness righteousness
And the Lord will be king over all the earth. On that day there will be one Lord—his name alone will be worshiped. Zechariah 14:9	And the Lord will become king over all the earth; on that day the Lord will be one and his name one. God kingdom
But I will be merciful only if you stop your evil thoughts and deeds and start treating each other with justice; only if you stop exploiting foreigners, orphans, and widows; only if you stop your murdering; and only if you stop harming yourselves by worshiping idols. Then I will let you stay in this land that I gave to your ancestors to keep forever. Jeremiah 7:5-7	For if you truly amend your ways and your doings, if you truly act justly one with another, if you do not oppress the alien, the orphan, and the widow, or shed innocent blood in this place, and if you do not go after other gods to your own hurt, then I will dwell with you in this place, in the land that I gave of old to your ancestors forever and ever. conversion widows orphans
For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 30:5	For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning. love patience sadness
Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise. Proverbs 13:10	By insolence the heedless make strife, but wisdom is with those who take advice. wisdom anger
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8	I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing. faith righteousness reward
Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise. Proverbs 15:5	A fool despises a parent's instruction, but the one who heeds admonition is prudent. Father wisdom children
Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life. John 3:6	What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. rebirth Spirit
Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.” John 6:29	Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.” faith God Jesus
The greater my wisdom, the greater my grief. To increase knowledge only increases sorrow. Ecclesiastes 1:18	For in much wisdom is much vexation, and those who increase knowledge increase sorrow. wisdom sadness mind
In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe. Psalm 4:8	I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety. safety rest peace
You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it. Matthew 7:13-14	Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it. For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it. eternal life salvation
Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. Ephesians 4:29	Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear. speaking gossip goodness
If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:1	If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. love speaking angels
And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit? Even sinners do that much! Luke 6:33	If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. righteousness reward
So, what about eating meat that has been offered to idols? Well, we all know that an idol is not really a god and that there is only one God. 1 Corinthians 8:4	Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “no idol in the world really exists,” and that “there is no God but one.” idols food
Serve only the Lord your God and fear him alone. Obey his commands, listen to his voice, and cling to him. Deuteronomy 13:4	The Lord your God you shall follow, him alone you shall fear, his commandments you shall keep, his voice you shall obey, him you shall serve, and to him you shall hold fast. awe listening following
Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. Psalm 62:5	For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him. soul rest hope
So don’t let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new moon ceremonies or Sabbaths. For these rules are only shadows of the reality yet to come. And Christ himself is that reality. Colossians 2:16-17	Therefore do not let anyone condemn you in matters of food and drink or of observing festivals, new moons, or sabbaths. These are only a shadow of what is to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. food sabbath judgment
Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth, but only the Lord can give an understanding wife. Proverbs 19:14	House and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. money relationships
Turn us again to yourself, O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies. Make your face shine down upon us. Only then will we be saved. Psalm 80:19	Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved. salvation dependence almighty

But who am I, and who are my people, that we could give anything to you? Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you first gave us!

But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to make this freewill offering? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you.