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Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple… Luke 9:23

Then Peter said, “Ananias, why have you let Satan fill your heart? You lied to the Holy Spirit, and you kept some of the money for yourself. The property was yours to sell or not sell, as you wished. And after selling it, the money was also yours to give away. How could you do a thing like this? You weren’t lying to us but to God!” Acts 5:3-4	Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? Didn’t it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn’t the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied just to human beings but to God.” lying money honesty
Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me.” Luke 9:23	Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” obedience crucifixion

Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” Matthew 19:21	Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” blameless giving materialism
I never shrank back from telling you what you needed to hear, either publicly or in your homes. Acts 20:20	You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house to house. learning evangelism
For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. Psalm 57:10	For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. love reliability
The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. John 10:10	The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. salvation life
For the Scriptures say, “‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bend to me, and every tongue will declare allegiance to God.’” Romans 14:11	It is written: ‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.’ humility worship acknowledging
Come and listen to my counsel. I’ll share my heart with you and make you wise. Proverbs 1:23	Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings. conversion repentance wisdom
No, this is the kind of fasting I want: Free those who are wrongly imprisoned; lighten the burden of those who work for you. Let the oppressed go free, and remove the chains that bind people. Isaiah 58:6	Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? fasting neighbor slavery
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28	And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. love God calling
Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. Psalm 90:12	Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. planning wisdom heart
“Listen to me and make up your minds to honor my name,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, “or I will bring a terrible curse against you. I will curse even the blessings you receive. Indeed, I have already cursed them, because you have not taken my warning to heart.” Malachi 2:2	“If you do not listen, and if you do not resolve to honor my name,” says the Lord Almighty, “I will send a curse on you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, I have already cursed them, because you have not resolved to honor me.” obedience blessing listening
When God raised up his servant, Jesus, he sent him first to you people of Israel, to bless you by turning each of you back from your sinful ways. Acts 3:26	When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways. resurrection Jesus blessing
O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help. Psalm 86:5	You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. reliability love forgiveness
Who are you to condemn someone else’s servants? Their own master will judge whether they stand or fall. And with the Lord’s help, they will stand and receive his approval. Romans 14:4	Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To their own master, servants stand or fall. And they will stand, for the Lord is able to make them stand. faith judgment equipment
Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later. Romans 8:18	I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. eternal life salvation suffering
My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart. Proverbs 4:20-21	My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart. listening Word of God heart
A wise child brings joy to a father; a foolish child brings grief to a mother. Proverbs 10:1	A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. joy family wisdom
Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! Psalm 119:36	Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. law greed heart
Then, by the will of God, I will be able to come to you with a joyful heart, and we will be an encouragement to each other. Romans 15:32	So that I may come to you with joy, by God’s will, and in your company be refreshed. obedience joy dependence
Then what will you think if you see the Son of Man ascend to heaven again? John 6:62	Then what if you see the Son of Man ascend to where he was before! ascension
Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God. Romans 6:13	Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness. sin righteousness sacrifice
In those days when you pray, I will listen. Jeremiah 29:12	Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. worship prayer listening
Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty! Proverbs 14:23	All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. reliability speaking encouragement
And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David’s ancient home. He traveled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee. He took with him Mary, to whom he was engaged, who was now expecting a child. Luke 2:4-5	So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. christmas