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“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial… 1 Corinthians 6:12

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12	You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything. addiction desires life
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10	God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. righteousness kingdom persecution

Also that the women should dress themselves modestly and decently in suitable clothing, not with their hair braided, or with gold, pearls, or expensive clothes, but with good works, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God. 1 Timothy 2:9-10	And I want women to be modest in their appearance. They should wear decent and appropriate clothing and not draw attention to themselves by the way they fix their hair or by wearing gold or pearls or expensive clothes. For women who claim to be devoted to God should make themselves attractive by the good things they do. beauty worship materialism
I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. Philippians 4:12	I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. contentment food life
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8	God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. honesty blessing heart
For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:9	For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts. planning understanding heaven
But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. Matthew 19:30	But many who are the greatest now will be least important then, and those who seem least important now will be the greatest then. reward
Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. 1 John 3:18	Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. honesty truth speaking
And those who are in the flesh cannot please God. Romans 8:8	That’s why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God. sin dependence desires
But fornication and impurity of any kind, or greed, must not even be mentioned among you, as is proper among saints. Ephesians 5:3	Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God’s people. sin greed holiness
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2	Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. heaven mind world
Because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18	So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. eternal life materialism understanding
Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Matthew 5:17	Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose. law Jesus prophecy
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20	Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body. worship Spirit life
Or can one walk on hot coals without scorching the feet? Proverbs 6:28	Can he walk on hot coals and not blister his feet? temptation desires
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4	God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. blessing sadness comforter
Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. Psalm 119:1	Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. law righteousness life
Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28	Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” hope encouragement rest
But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I shall come out like gold. My foot has held fast to his steps; I have kept his way and have not turned aside. Job 23:10-11	But he knows where I am going. And when he tests me, I will come out as pure as gold. For I have stayed on God’s paths; I have followed his ways and not turned aside. blameless righteousness
For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18	The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God. salvation strength crucifixion
Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil. Proverbs 4:27	Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil. evil righteousness following
Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5	Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. love patience anger
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. 1 Corinthians 13:1	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. love speaking angels
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their parents. Proverbs 17:6	Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children. children family
For what the flesh desires is opposed to the Spirit, and what the Spirit desires is opposed to the flesh; for these are opposed to each other, to prevent you from doing what you want. Galatians 5:17	The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions. obedience Spirit