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  • How Can We Maintain Our Godly Nature?

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    May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ—for this will bring much glory and praise to God.
    ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭1:11‬


    For God’s gifts and his call can never be withdrawn.
    ‭‭Romans‬ ‭11:29‬


    God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.
    ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭4:10‬


    Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
    ‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:18‬


    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


    All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
    ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭3:16-17


    For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
    ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2:10‬

    10 min
  • How Should We Respect Our Parents?

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    Scripture referenced:


    ...always obey your parents...
    ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:20‬


    A wise child accepts a parent’s discipline; a mocker refuses to listen to correction.
    ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭13:1‬


    “Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.”
    Exodus‬ ‭20:12‬


    So give your father and mother joy! May she who gave you birth be happy.
    ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭23:25‬


    For I, too, was once my father’s son, tenderly loved as my mother’s only child.
    ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭4:3‬

    8 min
  • How Should We Treat Each Other?

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    Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.
    ‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:10‬


    In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together...
    ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭3:7‬


    Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.
    ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭3:8‬


    “Do not take advantage of foreigners who live among you in your land. Treat them like native-born Israelites, and love them as you love yourself. Remember that you were once foreigners living in the land of Egypt...”
    ‭‭Leviticus‬ ‭19:33-34‬


    “...Love your neighbor as yourself...”
    ‭‭Mark‬ ‭12:31‬


    For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged.
    ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7:2‬


    No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us.
    ‭‭1 John‬ ‭4:12‬


    And may you treat me with the faithful love of the Lord as long as I live...
    ‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭20:14‬


    “This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.”
    ‭‭John‬ ‭15:12‬

    10 min
  • What is True Friendship?

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    An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship.
    ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭24:26‬


    A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.
    ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭17:17‬


    And Jonathan made David reaffirm his vow of friendship again, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself.
    ‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭20:17‬


    “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
    ‭‭John‬ ‭15:13‬


    For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son.
    ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5:10‬


    ...He had loved his disciples during his ministry on earth, and now he loved them to the very end.
    ‭‭John‬ ‭13:1‬

    8 min
  • Why Shouldn’t We Sin?

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    Scripture referenced:


    Everyone who sins is breaking God’s law, for all sin is contrary to the law of God.
    ‭‭1 John‬ ‭3:4‬


    The godly are directed by honesty; the wicked fall beneath their load of sin.
    ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭11:5‬


    Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin.”
    ‭‭John‬ ‭8:34‬


    He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world.
    ‭‭1 John‬ ‭2:2‬


    For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.
    ‭‭Romans‬ ‭6:23‬


    Godliness guards the path of the blameless, but the evil are misled by sin.
    ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭13:6‬

    10 min
  • How Can We Be Sure We Have Free Will?

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    You are reasonable people. Decide for yourselves if what I am saying is true.
    ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭10:15‬


    For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford, but far more. And they did it of their own free will.
    ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭8:3‬


    “Do what you think is best,” the armor bearer replied. “I’m with you completely, whatever you decide.”
    ‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭14:7‬


    “Why can’t you decide for yourselves what is right?”
    ‭‭Luke‬ ‭12:57‬


    “Look, today I am giving you the choice between a blessing and a curse!”
    ‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭11:26‬


    “Tell all the people, ‘This is what the Lord says: Take your choice of life or death!”
    ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭21:8‬

    8 min
  • How Can We Stay Away From Negativities?

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    Scripture referenced:


    “Do not nurse hatred in your heart...”
    ‭‭Leviticus‬ ‭19:17‬


    Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip; liars pay close attention to slander.
    Proverbs‬ ‭17:4‬


    A king detests wrongdoing, for his rule is built on justice.
    ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16:12‬


    Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.
    ‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:21‬


    Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.
    ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4:31‬

    6 min
  • What Does It Mean to Love Unconditionally?

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    Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.
    ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭13:4-5‬


    Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
    ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭13:7‬


    Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear...
    ‭‭1 John‬ ‭4:18‬


    Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.
    ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭4:8‬


    Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.
    ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4:2‬


    Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them...
    Romans‬ ‭12:9‬


    Love means doing what God has commanded us, and he has commanded us to love one another, just as you heard from the beginning.
    ‭‭2 John‬ ‭1:6‬

    8 min
  • How Can We Know the Right Path?

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    Scripture referenced:


    Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow.
    ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭25:4‬


    Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found.
    ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119:35‬


    Those who follow the right path fear the Lord; those who take the wrong path despise him.
    Proverbs‬ ‭14:2‬

    Who are those who fear the Lord? He will show them the path they should choose.
    ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭25:12‬


    Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
    Proverbs‬ ‭3:6‬

    Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
    ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119:105‬


    Let those who are wise understand these things. Let those with discernment listen carefully. The paths of the Lord are true and right, and righteous people live by walking in them. But in those paths sinners stumble and fall.
    ‭‭Hosea‬ ‭14:9‬


    A wise person chooses the right road; a fool takes the wrong one.
    ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭10:2‬


    The path of the virtuous leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe.
    ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16:17‬


    Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path.
    ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭4:26‬


    My steps have stayed on your path; I have not wavered from following you.
    ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭17:5‬


    The Lord is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray.
    ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭25:8‬

    All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God’s paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on him the sins of us all.
    Isaiah‬ ‭53:6‬


    So follow the steps of the good, and stay on the paths of the righteous.
    ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭2:20‬

    11 min
  • How Can We Forgive Others?

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    Scripture referenced:


    “But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!”
    ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:44‬


    “But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too. ”
    ‭‭Mark‬ ‭11:25‬


    “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you.”
    ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6:14


    Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
    ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4:32‬


    Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
    ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:13‬


    “and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us.”
    ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6:12

    10 min

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