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For “no human being will be justified in his sight” by deeds… Romans 3:20

For “no human being will be justified in his sight” by deeds prescribed by the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
Romans 3:20 sin law righteousness
As servants of God, live as free people, yet do not use your freedom as a pretext for evil.
1 Peter 2:16 life freedom evil

You are a hiding place for me;
you preserve me from trouble;
you surround me with glad cries of deliverance. Selah
Psalm 32:7 joy safety protection
The precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is clear,
enlightening the eyes.
Psalm 19:8 law joy heart
You show me the path of life.
In your presence there is fullness of joy;
in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:11 joy life nearness
For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.
Ephesians 2:10 creation Jesus following
Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today.
Genesis 50:20 God life evil
Because you are precious in my sight,
and honored, and I love you,
I give people in return for you,
nations in exchange for your life.
Isaiah 43:4 love salvation encouragement
And though one might prevail against another, two will withstand one. A threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Ecclesiastes 4:12 relationships friendship strength
I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us.
Romans 8:18 eternal life salvation suffering
But, as it is written,
“What no eye has seen, nor ear heard,
nor the human heart conceived,
what God has prepared for those who love him”
1 Corinthians 2:9 love reward
And baptism, which this prefigured, now saves you—not as a removal of dirt from the body, but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 3:21 baptism salvation purification
And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
Matthew 16:18 church community hell
In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?
John 14:2 Jesus Father heaven
Where can I go from your spirit?
Or where can I flee from your presence?
If I ascend to heaven, you are there;
if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there.
Psalm 139:7-8 Spirit heaven death
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:14 reward Jesus calling
The Lord said to Satan, “Very well, all that he has is in your power; only do not stretch out your hand against him!” So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord.
Job 1:12 devil protection almighty
You may say to yourself, “How can we recognize a word that the Lord has not spoken?” If a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord but the thing does not take place or prove true, it is a word that the Lord has not spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously; do not be frightened by it.
Deuteronomy 18:21-22 prophecy truth speaking
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15 honesty truth work
God chose what is low and despised in the world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing things that are, so that no one might boast in the presence of God.
1 Corinthians 1:28-29 humility calling world
For, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
1 Timothy 4:8 health obedience life
Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life, to which you were called and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
1 Timothy 6:12 eternal life faith overcoming
Therefore prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when he is revealed.
1 Peter 1:13 grace Jesus Spirit
I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you.
Philippians 1:23-24 death life
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.
Luke 6:38 reward giving receiving

I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.