Joy to the world (4/4)

“All right then,” Joshua said, “destroy the idols among you, and turn… Joshua 24:23

“All right then,” Joshua said, “destroy the idols among you, and turn your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.” Joshua 24:23	He said, “Then put away the foreign gods that are among you, and incline your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.” idols heart purification
For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ. Hebrews 3:14	For we have become partners of Christ, if only we hold our first confidence firm to the end. faith trust life

Don’t imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but a sword. Matthew 10:34	Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. peace world Jesus
You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. Psalm 16:11	You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore. joy life nearness
The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices. Proverbs 21:3	To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. honesty righteousness sacrifice
If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Romans 14:8	If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's. death life
As for me, I look to the Lord for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me. Micah 7:7	But as for me, I will look to the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me. hope salvation listening
Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world. Psalm 46:10	Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth. God peace
The teaching of your word gives light, so even the simple can understand. Psalm 119:130	The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. Word of God understanding light
And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Mark 8:36	For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? greed materialism life
The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise. Proverbs 23:24	The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who begets a wise son will be glad in him. joy wisdom family
In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free. Psalm 118:5	Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me in a broad place. prayer dependence comforter
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. 1 Peter 3:12	For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. righteousness prayer listening
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2	Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. blameless obedience life
Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” Matthew 19:21	Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” blameless giving materialism
You haven’t done this before. Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy. John 16:24	Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. reliability joy receiving
If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won’t accept the church’s decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector. Matthew 18:17	If the member refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. church sin listening
Bring your confessions, and return to the Lord. Say to him, “Forgive all our sins and graciously receive us, so that we may offer you our praises.” Hosea 14:2	Take words with you and return to the Lord; say to him, “Take away all guilt; accept that which is good, and we will offer the fruit of our lips.” conversion forgiveness
And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” Nehemiah 8:10	Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” food giving joy
We are human, but we don’t wage war as humans do. 2 Corinthians 10:3	Indeed, we live as human beings, but we do not wage war according to human standards. life understanding world
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	Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. sin purification righteousness
And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil. Ephesians 4:26-27	Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not make room for the devil. sin anger evil
All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. Acts 2:42	They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. community prayer obedience
In this way, I will show my greatness and holiness, and I will make myself known to all the nations of the world. Then they will know that I am the Lord. Ezekiel 38:23	So I will display my greatness and my holiness and make myself known in the eyes of many nations. Then they shall know that I am the Lord. God holiness evangelism
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	So that by God's will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company. obedience joy dependence