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One who walks with wise people will be wise, But a companion… Proverbs 13:20

One who walks with wise people will be wise, But a companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20	Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. wisdom punishment
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and in a godly manner in the present age. Titus 2:11-12	For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God. grace righteousness salvation

So then, while we have opportunity, let’s do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. Galatians 6:10	Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith. gentleness neighbor goodness
See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek what is good for one another and for all people. 1 Thessalonians 5:15	See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people. blameless righteousness evil
Do not participate in the useless deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret. Ephesians 5:11-12	Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret. sin speaking idols
And looking at them, Jesus said to them, “With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26	Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.” miracles salvation understanding
Looking at them, Jesus said, “With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.” Mark 10:27	Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.” miracles salvation Jesus
And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you. 1 Thessalonians 3:12	And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows. love neighbor relationships
You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by people. Matthew 5:13	You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. sin obedience evangelism
In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12	Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets. law neighbor relationships
A wicked person earns deceptive wages, But one who sows righteousness gets a true reward. Proverbs 11:18	Evil people get rich for the moment, but the reward of the godly will last. sin righteousness reward
Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own possession among all the peoples, for all the earth is Mine. Exodus 19:5	Now if you will obey me and keep my covenant, you will be my own special treasure from among all the peoples on earth; for all the earth belongs to me. obedience covenant valuable
All things are permitted, but not all things are of benefit. All things are permitted, but not all things build people up. 1 Corinthians 10:23	You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is beneficial. law goodness righteousness
Through overconfidence comes nothing but strife, But wisdom is with those who receive counsel. Proverbs 13:10	Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise. wisdom anger
I will give thanks to You, Lord, among the peoples, And I will sing praises to You among the nations. Psalm 108:3	I will thank you, Lord, among all the people. I will sing your praises among the nations. worship world praise
The vine has dried up And the fig tree has withered; The pomegranate, the palm also, and the apple tree, All the trees of the field have dried up. Indeed, joy has dried up From the sons of mankind. Joel 1:12	The grapevines have dried up, and the fig trees have withered. The pomegranate trees, palm trees, and apple trees— all the fruit trees—have dried up. And the people’s joy has dried up with them. joy sadness food
He was despised and abandoned by men, A man of great pain and familiar with sickness; And like one from whom people hide their faces, He was despised, and we had no regard for Him. Isaiah 53:3	He was despised and rejected— a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way. He was despised, and we did not care. suffering Jesus sickness
How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word. Psalm 119:9	How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. holiness Word of God equipment
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen. Revelation 22:21	May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s holy people. grace Jesus blessing
Give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; Make His deeds known among the peoples. Psalm 105:1	Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. speaking evangelism worship
In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Psalm 56:4	I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? trust fear Word of God
For who among people knows the thoughts of a person except the spirit of the person that is in him? So also the thoughts of God no one knows, except the Spirit of God. 1 Corinthians 2:11	No one can know a person’s thoughts except that person’s own spirit, and no one can know God’s thoughts except God’s own Spirit. Spirit Holy Spirit thoughts
Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord and not for people, knowing that it is from the Lord that you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. Colossians 3:23-24	Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. reward life receiving
Now whenever you fast, do not make a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they distort their faces so that they will be noticed by people when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. Matthew 6:16	And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get. fasting humility reward
You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore whoever wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. James 4:4	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. sin God friendship

And let’s consider how to encourage one another in love and good deeds, not abandoning our own meeting together, as is the habit of some people, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.

Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.