Let go (2/4)

Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what… Matthew 19:21

Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” Matthew 19:21	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.” blameless giving materialism
But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. Malachi 4:2	But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture. joy righteousness healing

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9	This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. God fear encouragement
Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Proverbs 4:25	Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. honesty reliability righteousness
Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14	And do everything with love. love work
If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25	Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Spirit life following
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Isaiah 55:7	Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously. righteousness conversion forgiveness
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth! Psalm 57:5	Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens! May your glory shine over all the earth. heaven world worship
Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. Hebrews 6:1-2	So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don’t need to start again with the fundamental importance of repenting from evil deeds and placing our faith in God. You don’t need further instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. conversion faith baptism
But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Amos 5:24	Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice, an endless river of righteous living. law righteousness
Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. 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
In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me! Psalm 31:1	O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right. righteousness redeemer dependence
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27	I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. encouragement peace worrying
Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me. Psalm 119:133	Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil. sin following evil
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you. John 15:16	You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name. obedience prayer calling
Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” John 20:17	“Don’t cling to me,” Jesus said, “for I haven’t yet ascended to the Father. But go find my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” ascension Jesus Father
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Romans 12:9	Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. love evil goodness
In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? John 14:2	There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? Jesus Father heaven
But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Matthew 6:6	But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. reward Father prayer
For “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit; let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.” 1 Peter 3:10-11	For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.” love peace life
Turn back, and say to Hezekiah the leader of my people, Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. Behold, I will heal you. On the third day you shall go up to the house of the Lord. 2 Kings 20:5	Go back to Hezekiah, the leader of my people. Tell him, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your ancestor David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears. I will heal you, and three days from now you will get out of bed and go to the Temple of the Lord.’ prayer sadness healing
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth! Psalm 108:5	Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth. worship heaven
Do not forsake your friend and your father's friend, and do not go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity. Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother who is far away. Proverbs 27:10	Never abandon a friend— either yours or your father’s. When disaster strikes, you won’t have to ask your brother for assistance. It’s better to go to a neighbor than to a brother who lives far away. friendship family neighbor
The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. Proverbs 27:12	A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. mind safety protection
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23	Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. reliability hope acknowledging

Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

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!”