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When Jesus heard that, He said to them, “Those who are well… Matthew 9:12

When Jesus heard that, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.” Matthew 9:12	When Jesus heard this, he said, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.” forgiveness healing health
But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head. Psalm 3:3	But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high. dependence overcoming protection

You are all fair, my love, And there is no spot in you. Song of songs 4:7	You are altogether beautiful, my darling, beautiful in every way. beauty relationships marriage
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, 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
Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9	God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. blessing peace children
You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14	You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. righteousness evangelism life
What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not! Romans 6:15	Well then, since God’s grace has set us free from the law, does that mean we can go on sinning? Of course not! sin grace law
The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. Romans 8:16	For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children. God Spirit children
Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. Ecclesiastes 4:9	Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. friendship relationships work
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. 1 Peter 3:12	The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil. righteousness prayer listening
Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many 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
Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the whole heart! Psalm 119:2	Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. blessing seeking heart
But He said, “More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” Luke 11:28	Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.” Word of God life listening
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. Proverbs 16:24	Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. gentleness speaking soul
By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35	Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. love evangelism following
Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there. Psalm 139:7-8	I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I go down to the grave, you are there. Spirit heaven death
O my soul, you have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord, My goodness is nothing apart from You.” Psalm 16:2	I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.” God worship
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. Philippians 4:8	And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. truth righteousness thoughts
The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. Proverbs 18:8	Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart. gossip speaking
What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him? Psalm 8:4	What are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them? blessing humility grace
“Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.” Isaiah 1:18	“Come now, let’s settle this,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool.” sin forgiveness purification
The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. Psalm 19:8	The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living. law joy heart
Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God. Psalm 42:11	Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God! worship hope soul
Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. Colossians 3:2	Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. heaven mind world
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6	God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. righteousness blessing receiving

And the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, that no flesh should glory in His presence.

God chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important. As a result, no one can ever boast in the presence of God.