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And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is… James 1:13

And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else.
James 1:13 temptation desires understanding
So God created human beings in his own image.
In the image of God he created them;
male and female he created them.
Genesis 1:27 creation God beauty

Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
Genesis 1:3 creation speaking light
You adulterers! Don’t you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God.
James 4:4 sin God friendship
Lead me by your truth and teach me,
for you are the God who saves me.
All day long I put my hope in you.
Psalm 25:5 truth learning hope
Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.
Galatians 1:10 obedience reward relationships
God blesses those who work for peace,
for they will be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:9 blessing peace children
Our God is in the heavens,
and he does as he wishes.
Psalm 115:3 God heaven dependence
Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.”
John 3:3 kingdom understanding rebirth
The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit.
You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.
Psalm 51:17 sacrifice repentance
But God is my helper.
The Lord keeps me alive!
Psalm 54:4 life dependence equipment
God will destroy anyone who destroys this temple. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.
1 Corinthians 3:17 church community holiness
I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.
Philippians 3:14 reward Jesus calling
Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands.
Deuteronomy 7:9 reliability law God
If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully keep all his commands that I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the world.
Deuteronomy 28:1 law obedience blessing
Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.”
Genesis 2:18 creation marriage relationships
Glory to God in highest heaven,
and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.
Luke 2:14 christmas peace angels
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 obedience joy dependence
You must serve only the Lord your God. If you do, I will bless you with food and water, and I will protect you from illness.
Exodus 23:25 worship blessing sickness
Do not add to or subtract from these commands I am giving you. Just obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you.
Deuteronomy 4:2 obedience law following
I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life.
1 John 5:13 eternal life faith Jesus
But in my distress I cried out to the Lord;
yes, I prayed to my God for help.
He heard me from his sanctuary;
my cry to him reached his ears.
Psalm 18:6 speaking prayer listening
That’s why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God.
Romans 8:8 sin dependence desires
Now all glory to God our Father forever and ever! Amen.
Philippians 4:20 humility worship Father
And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own.
Exodus 1:21 awe blessing