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For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is… Romans 11:36

For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.
Romans 11:36 creation worship gratitude
I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’
Acts 22:7 speaking miracles persecution

But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it?
Luke 14:28 debt planning money
Don’t get sidetracked;
keep your feet from following evil.
Proverbs 4:27 evil righteousness following
Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good?
1 Peter 3:13 goodness evil work
Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.
Romans 12:3 grace faith mind
Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.
James 4:8 sin purification righteousness
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 salvation life
But the love of the Lord remains forever
with those who fear him.
His salvation extends to the children’s children
of those who are faithful to his covenant,
of those who obey his commandments!
Psalm 103:17-18 reliability law family
Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21 humility worship strength
Slaves must always obey their masters and do their best to please them. They must not talk back or steal, but must show themselves to be entirely trustworthy and good. Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way.
Titus 2:9-10 slavery work
But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.
1 John 1:9 sin purification evil
Give to anyone who asks; and when things are taken away from you, don’t try to get them back.
Luke 6:30 debt giving generosity
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet
and a light for my path.
Psalm 119:105 Word of God light
So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.
Romans 8:6 Spirit peace 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 humility worship acknowledging
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 fasting neighbor slavery
Better to be patient than powerful;
better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
Proverbs 16:32 peace patience self-control
And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.
Hebrews 11:6 faith joy reward
Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.
Romans 12:9 love evil goodness
But God has protected me right up to this present time so I can testify to everyone, from the least to the greatest. I teach nothing except what the prophets and Moses said would happen— that the Messiah would suffer and be the first to rise from the dead, and in this way announce God’s light to Jews and Gentiles alike.
Acts 26:22-23 evangelism suffering resurrection
So you see, the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials, even while keeping the wicked under punishment until the day of final judgment.
2 Peter 2:9 temptation judgment punishment
Now this is what the Lord says to the family of Israel:
“Come back to me and live!”
Amos 5:4 seeking life
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 love God calling
But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.
Luke 6:27-28 obedience blessing prayer