Let go (4/4)

Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than… Matthew 5:37

Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil. Matthew 5:37	But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No.’ Whatever is more than these is of the evil one. reliability evil speaking
Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” Genesis 1:26	God said, “Let’s make man in our image, after our likeness. Let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the sky, and over the livestock, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” creation God life

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29	Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear. speaking gossip goodness
Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. 1 Corinthians 10:24	Let no one seek his own, but each one his neighbor’s good. selfishness love neighbor
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16	Let’s therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace for help in time of need. grace prayer mercy
Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. Proverbs 15:22	Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established. speaking planning
However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. Ephesians 5:33	Nevertheless each of you must also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she respects her husband. marriage relationships
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. James 1:19	So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. speaking listening anger
But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14	But Jesus said, “Allow the little children, and don’t forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.” kingdom heaven children
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14	Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer. speaking prayer heart
Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. Romans 15:2	Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up. selfishness encouragement neighbor
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord! Psalm 31:24	Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in Yahweh. hope encouragement heart
Therefore you shall keep his statutes and his commandments, which I command you today, that it may go well with you and with your children after you, and that you may prolong your days in the land that the Lord your God is giving you for all time. Deuteronomy 4:40	You shall keep his statutes and his commandments which I command you today, that it may go well with you and with your children after you, and that you may prolong your days in the land which Yahweh your God gives you for all time. law obedience blessing
Restore us, O Lord God of hosts! Let your face shine, that we may be saved! Psalm 80:19	Turn us again, Yahweh God of Armies. Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved. salvation dependence almighty
For if you truly amend your ways and your deeds, if you truly execute justice one with another, if you do not oppress the sojourner, the fatherless, or the widow, or shed innocent blood in this place, and if you do not go after other gods to your own harm, then I will let you dwell in this place, in the land that I gave of old to your fathers forever. Jeremiah 7:5-7	For if you thoroughly amend your ways and your doings, if you thoroughly execute justice between a man and his neighbor; if you don’t oppress the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, and don’t shed innocent blood in this place, and don’t walk after other gods to your own hurt, then I will cause you to dwell in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers, from of old even forever more. conversion widows orphans
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5	Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus. holiness Jesus
“Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. 2 Corinthians 10:17-18	But “he who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.” For it isn’t he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends. reliability pride
Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. Jeremiah 29:12	You shall call on me, and you shall go and pray to me, and I will listen to you. worship prayer listening
Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God. 2 Corinthians 7:1	Having therefore these promises, beloved, let’s cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. purification holiness awe
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10	So then, as we have opportunity, let’s do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith. gentleness neighbor goodness
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27:14	Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh. trust patience courage
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Romans 13:1	Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. trust God obedience
Now then, let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Be careful what you do, for there is no injustice with the Lord our God, or partiality or taking bribes. 2 Chronicles 19:7	Now therefore let the fear of Yahweh be on you. Take heed and do it; for there is no iniquity with Yahweh our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of bribes. awe righteousness honesty
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:5-6	Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. gentleness wisdom speaking
Jesus then said, “I will be with you a little longer, and then I am going to him who sent me.” John 7:33	Then Jesus said, “I will be with you a little while longer, then I go to him who sent me.” ascension Jesus