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Slaves to what masters them

2 Peter 2:19 (NIV)
They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity—for "people are slaves to whatever has mastered them."

Inspiration of Scripture

2 Peter 1:20 (NIV)
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation of things.

Precious Faith

2 Peter 1:1 (NIV)
Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:

2 Peter 1:10 (NIV)
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble,

Vengeance

Romans 12:19 (NASB)
Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord.

Jesus will teach in parables

Psalm 78:2 (NASB)
I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old,

Why Jesus went through it all

Hebrews 2:18 (NASB)
For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.

Caleb

Joshua 14:12 (NASB)
Now then, give me this hill country about which the Lord spoke on that day, for you heard on that day that Anakim were there, with great fortified cities; perhaps the Lord will be with me, and I will drive them out as the Lord has spoken."

Temptation

1 Corinthians 10:13 (NASB)
No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

Sin does not master me

Romans 6:14 (NET)
For sin will have no mastery over you, because you are not under law but under grace.

Seeking God

Matthew 7:7-8 (NASB)
"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

Seeking God

Jeremiah 29:13 (NASB)
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.

Job's Response to Suffering

Job 2:10 (MSG)
He told her, "You're talking like an empty-headed fool. We take the good days from God—why not also the bad days?" Not once through all this did Job sin. He said nothing against God.

one purpose of suffering

Psalm 119:36 (NET)
Give me a desire for your rules, rather than for wealth gained unjustly.

Psalm 119:71 (NET)
It was good for me to suffer, so that I might learn your statutes.

Acceptable words and thoughts

Psalm 19:14 (NET)
May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.

Controlled by sin

Psalm 19:13 (NET)
Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant sins; do not allow such sins to control me. Then I will be blameless, and innocent of blatant rebellion.

Unknown sin

Psalm 19:12 (NET)
Who can know all his errors? Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of.

Unknown sin

Psalm 19:12 (NET)
Who can know all his errors? Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of.