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You might say to yourself, “How can we know that the LORD… Deuteronomy 18:21-22

You might say to yourself, “How can we know that the Lord did not speak the message?” If what the prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord is not true and it does not happen, then the message was not proclaimed by the Lord. The prophet has spoken presumptuously, you should not fear him. Deuteronomy 18:21-22	You may say to yourself, “How can we recognize a word that the Lord has not spoken?” If a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord but the thing does not take place or prove true, it is a word that the Lord has not spoken. The prophet has spoken it presumptuously; do not be frightened by it. prophecy truth speaking
Do not love the world or what is in the world. If anyone does love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1 John 2:15	Do not love the world or the things in the world. The love of the Father is not in those who love the world. sin love Father

I was eager to respond to those who did not consult me. I was anxious to be approached by those who did not seek me. I said, “Here I am! Here I am!” to a nation that did not summon me. Isaiah 65:1	I was ready to be sought out by those who did not ask, to be found by those who did not seek me. I said, “Here I am, here I am,” to a nation that did not call on my name. seeking listening calling
Do not be afraid or dismayed, the Lord will go before you; he will not fail or forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:8	It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. following fear encouragement
I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance. Luke 5:32	I have come to call not the righteous but sinners to repentance. sin repentance conversion
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled; be not afraid. John 14:27	Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. encouragement peace worrying
Do not be deceived; God cannot be mocked. A person will reap only what he sows. Galatians 6:7	Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. God righteousness harvest
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; nor will the waters engulf you. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not consume you. Isaiah 43:2	When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. trust encouragement promises
I will make haste and not delay to observe your precepts. Psalm 119:60	I hurry and do not delay to keep your commandments. law obedience following
Let us never grow weary in doing what is right, for if we do not give up, we will reap our harvest in due time. Galatians 6:9	So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. righteousness reward patience
A truthful witness does not lie, but a false witness lies incessantly. Proverbs 14:5	A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies. lying truth reliability
“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not allow myself to be dominated by anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12	“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything. addiction desires life
Fix your thoughts on things that are above, not on things that are on the earth. Colossians 3:2	Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. heaven mind world
But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions. Matthew 6:15	But if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. forgiveness sin Father
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill them. Matthew 5:17	Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. law Jesus prophecy
As long as the goodwill is present, the gift will be acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have. 2 Corinthians 8:12	For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has—not according to what one does not have. encouragement giving generosity
For sin is no longer to have any power over you, since you are not under the Law but under grace. Romans 6:14	For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. sin grace law
Jesus answered them, “My teaching is not my own; rather, it comes from him who sent me.” John 7:16	Then Jesus answered them, “My teaching is not mine but his who sent me.” Jesus Word of God learning
Return, rebel Israel, says the Lord. I will not look upon you in anger. For I am merciful, says the Lord; my wrath will not continue forever. Jeremiah 3:12b	Return, faithless Israel, says the Lord. I will not look on you in anger, for I am merciful, says the Lord; I will not be angry forever. mercy anger forgiveness
Those who place their hope in the Lord will regain their strength. They will soar as with eagles’ wings, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not become faint. Isaiah 40:31	But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. hope encouragement strength
Arise, O Lord! Lift up your hand, O God! Do not forget the afflicted. Psalm 10:12	Rise up, O Lord; O God, lift up your hand; do not forget the oppressed. prayer neighbor poverty
For it is by grace that you have been saved through faith. This has not come from you but from the gift of God. It does not come from works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9	For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God— not the result of works, so that no one may boast. grace faith salvation
You want something that you cannot have, so you commit murder. And you covet something but cannot obtain it, so you engage in quarrels and fights. You do not have because you do not ask. James 4:2	You want something and do not have it; so you commit murder. And you covet something and cannot obtain it; so you engage in disputes and conflicts. You do not have, because you do not ask. sin desires prayer
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. Isaiah 55:8	For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. God planning wisdom
Dear children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. 1 John 3:18	Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. honesty truth speaking