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He said to them, “Then are you also without understanding? Do you… Mark 7:18-19

He said to them, “Then are you also without understanding? Do you not realize that whatever goes into a person from outside cannot defile him, since it enters not into the heart but into the stomach and is discharged into the sewer?” Thus, he pronounced all foods clean. Mark 7:18-19	“Don’t you understand either?” he asked. “Can’t you see that the food you put into your body cannot defile you? Food doesn’t go into your heart, but only passes through the stomach and then goes into the sewer.” (By saying this, he declared that every kind of food is acceptable in God’s eyes.) food body heart
I will make haste and not delay to observe your precepts. Psalm 119:60	I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. law obedience following

The tongue of the just man is like pure silver; the heart of the wicked is without worth. Proverbs 10:20	The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless. valuable righteousness speaking
He is a rock, his deeds are perfect, and all of his ways are just. He is a God of truth who does no wrong; he is just and upright. Deuteronomy 32:4	He is the Rock; his deeds are perfect. Everything he does is just and fair. He is a faithful God who does no wrong; how just and upright he is! holiness righteousness reliability
Moses remained with the Lord for forty days and forty nights without eating bread or drinking water. And he wrote the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments, on the tablets. Exodus 34:28	Moses remained there on the mountain with the Lord forty days and forty nights. In all that time he ate no bread and drank no water. And the Lord wrote the terms of the covenant—the Ten Commandments—on the stone tablets. fasting nearness law
Jesus said, “Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.” John 3:5	Jesus replied, “I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit.” rebirth kingdom baptism
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them can fall to the ground without your Father’s knowledge. Even the hairs on your head have all been counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth far more than any number of sparrows. Matthew 10:29-31	What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows. valuable fear Father
The blessing of the Lord is what brings wealth, and our toil adds nothing to it. Proverbs 10:22	The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. money blessing dependence
All day long the godless man continues to covet, whereas the righteous man gives unsparingly. Proverbs 21:26	Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give! greed giving materialism
It is better to have little and be righteous than to acquire great riches with injustice. Proverbs 16:8	Better to have little, with godliness, than to be rich and dishonest. righteousness money contentment
At the appointed time, while we were still helpless, Christ died for the ungodly. Romans 5:6	When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. sacrifice Jesus transformation
Welcome anyone whose faith is weak, but do not get into arguments about doubts. Romans 14:1	Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong. faith community
One who despairs should have the support of his friends even if he has forsaken the fear of the Almighty. Job 6:14	One should be kind to a fainting friend, but you accuse me without any fear of the Almighty. awe friendship neighbor
O God, you are my God, for whom I have been searching earnestly. My soul yearns for you and my body thirsts for you, like the earth when it is parched, arid and without water. Psalm 63:2	O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. worship seeking soul
Then Jesus said to him, “You have come to believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” John 20:29	Then Jesus told him, “You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.” faith Jesus blessing
Make every effort to present yourself before God as one who is worthy of his approval, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, but who imparts the word of truth without any alteration. 2 Timothy 2:15	Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth. honesty truth work
I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever abides in me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. Apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5	Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. reward Jesus dependence
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and barren, and darkness covered the abyss while the Spirit of God hovered over the waters. Genesis 1:1-2	In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. creation Spirit heaven
Bring the tithes in full into the treasury so that there may be food in my house. Put me thus to the test, says the Lord of hosts, and see if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down blessings upon you without measure. Malachi 3:10	“Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!” food blessing giving
Do not succumb to the love of money, but be content with what you have, for God has said, “I will never forsake you or abandon you.” Hebrews 13:5	Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” trust money materialism
Therefore, you have no excuse, whoever you may be, when you pass judgment on others. For in judging others you condemn yourself, since you are doing the same things. Romans 2:1	You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things. righteousness judgment neighbor
And yet he is aware of everywhere I go; if he were to test me, I would emerge like pure gold. My footsteps have not strayed from the path he established; I have followed his way and never 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
Which one of you, intending to build a tower, would not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has sufficient funds for its completion? Luke 14:28	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? debt planning money
Because I delivered the poor who appealed for help and the orphan who had no one to protect him. The blessing of the wretched was given to me, and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy. Job 29:12-13	For I assisted the poor in their need and the orphans who required help. I helped those without hope, and they blessed me. And I caused the widows’ hearts to sing for joy. widows orphans poverty
But now the righteousness of God that is attested by the Law and the Prophets has been manifested apart from law: the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. No distinction has been made. Romans 3:21-22	But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in the writings of Moses and the prophets long ago. We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. faith law righteousness