What Does The Bible Say About?

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Philippians 3:12-15

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Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well.

Philippians 3:14

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I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.

Romans 12:2

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Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Colossians 4:2-6

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Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful, as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should. Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Galatians 5:25

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Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.

Hebrews 12:1

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Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.

Philippians 2:13

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For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

1 Corinthians 1:18

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For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

Philippians 2:12-13

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Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

Philippians 3:13

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Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,

Romans 2:6-8

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God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger.

1 John 1:9

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If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Acts 2:38-39

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Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.”

Philippians 3:12-14

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Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.

Romans 6:23

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For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Galatians 2:20

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I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

Jude 1:24

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Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—

Ephesians 6:16

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In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Proverbs 16:3

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Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.

Hebrews 12:2

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Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

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Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air. No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

2 Corinthians 5:17

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Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!

Philippians 3:13-14

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Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 12:1-2

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Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Romans 8:37

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No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

Colossians 2:6

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Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,

Hebrews 10:35-36

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So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward. You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.

Philippians 3:12-21

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Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well. Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained. . . .

Philippians 4:13

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I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

1 Corinthians 9:24

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Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.

Ephesians 3:19

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of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Ephesians 6:12

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For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Matthew 5:48

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Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Psalm 118:8

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It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.

2 Timothy 4:7-8

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I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

Acts 2:1-47

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When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw tongues like flames of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. . . .

Philippians 1:6

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being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:1-21

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Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Watch out for those dogs, those workers of evil, those mutilators of the flesh! For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh— though I myself could have such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; . . .

Philippians 4:19

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And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Proverbs 21:5

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The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty.

Romans 6:13

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Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness.

Song of Solomon 2:1-17

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I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valley. Like a lily among the thorns is my darling among the maidens. Like an apricot tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste. He has brought me to the house of wine, and his banner over me is love. Sustain me with raisins; refresh me with apples, for I am faint with love. . . .

1 Corinthians 11:1

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You are to imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

2 Timothy 4:7

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I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

2 Timothy 4:8

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From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

Galatians 5:24

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Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

Hebrews 8:12

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For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”

Philippians 3:12

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Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.

Philippians 4:9

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Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Revelation 3:20

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Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.

1 Corinthians 4:16

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Therefore I urge you to imitate me.

1 Corinthians 9:24-25

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Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.

1 Timothy 6:12

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Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.

Acts 4:12

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Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

Matthew 9:6-8

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But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” And the man got up and went home. When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

Proverbs 16:9

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A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

Psalm 91:1-16

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He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague. He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, . . .

Romans 12:1-2

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Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Romans 8:1

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Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 2:11

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Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.

1 Peter 2:2

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Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,

2 Peter 3:18

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But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

2 Timothy 2:4-6

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A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him. Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules. The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.

Hebrews 6:1

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Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith in God,

James 4:4

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You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God.

John 10:28-29

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I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.

John 20:19-24

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It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them. After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.” When He had said this, He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.” . . .

Matthew 10:16

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Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Matthew 6:33

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But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Philippians 2:15

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so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world

Proverbs 13:16

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Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly.

Proverbs 19:21

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Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.

Proverbs 29:18

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Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.

Proverbs 3:6

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in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Romans 8:28

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And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:6

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The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,

1 Peter 5:10

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And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

1 Thessalonians 1:6

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And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.

2 Thessalonians 3:7

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For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you,

Ephesians 2:10

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For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

Galatians 5:5

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But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the hope of righteousness.

Jeremiah 29:11

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For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.

John 4:34

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Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.

John 6:27

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Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”

John 6:67-71

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So Jesus asked the Twelve, “Do you want to leave too?” Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.” Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.

Luke 14:28

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Which of you, wishing to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost to see if he has the resources to complete it?

Luke 16:16

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The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John. Since that time, the gospel of the kingdom of God is being preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.

Matthew 28:18

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Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Matthew 7:13-14

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Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.

Philippians 2:1-30

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Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: . . .

Philippians 3:10-11

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I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.

Philippians 3:15

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All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well.

Philippians 3:17-18

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Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you. For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.

Philippians 3:20

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But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,

Philippians 4:1-23

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Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have labored with me for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near. . . .

Psalm 103:12

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As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

Psalm 127:1

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A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.

Psalm 33:11

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The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations.

Romans 6:14

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For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.

Romans 8:28-30

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And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified.

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