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Petty arguments as God's people

2 Timothy 2:14 (NLT)
Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God’s presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are useless, and they can ruin those who hear them.

Luke 14:25-35

Luke 14:25-35 (NLT)
A large crowd was following Jesus. He turned around and said to them,

Romans 6:1-23

Romans 6:1-23 (NLT)
Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more of his wonderful grace?

The cost of doing gods work

Luke 14:25-33 (NLT)
A large crowd was following Jesus. He turned around and said to them,

Who is my family

Mark 3:33-35 (NLT)
Jesus replied, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?”

2 Peter 1:5-21

2 Peter 1:5-21 (AMP)
For this very reason, adding your diligence [to the divine promises], employ every effort in exercising your faith to develop virtue (excellence, resolution, Christian energy), and in [exercising] virtue [develop] knowledge (intelligence),

Expression of authority

2 Corinthians 12:18-21 (NLT)
When I urged Titus to visit you and sent our other brother with him, did Titus take advantage of you? No! For we have the same spirit and walk in each other’s steps, doing things the same way.

Jealousy and other sinful nature

Galatians 5:17-26 (NLT)
The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions.

Sick call upon the elders

James 5:14 (NLT)
Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord.

Matthew 5:3-11

Matthew 5:3-11 (NLT)
“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

Romans 8:35-39

Romans 8:35-39 (NLT)
Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death?

Peace in the storm

Mark 4:35-41 (NLT)
As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.”

James 1:12-15

James 1:12-15 (NLT)
God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

James 3:13-18

James 3:13-18 (NLT)
If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.

James 2:14-26

James 2:14-26 (NLT)
What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?

1 Thessalonians 5:9-13

1 Thessalonians 5:9-13 (NLT)
For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us.

Hebrews 13:1-9

Hebrews 13:1-9 (NLT)
Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters.

Romans 8:28

Romans 8:28 (NLT)
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

Divided loyalty

James 1:6-7 (NLT)
But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind.

Ephesians 1:16-18

Ephesians 1:16-18 (NLT)
I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly,

Proverbs 4:20

Proverbs 4:20 (NLT)
My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words.

The blessing of the lord makes rich and he adds no sorrow to it

Proverbs 10:22 (NLT)
The blessing of the LORD makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.

Paul's prayer for spiritual growth

Ephesians 3:14-21 (NLT)
When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father,

Soldiers hardships

2 Timothy 2:3-4 (AMP)
Take [with me] your share of the hardships and suffering [which you are called to endure] as a good (first-class) soldier of Christ Jesus.

False teaching

1 Timothy 1:3-9 (NLT)
When I left for Macedonia, I urged you to stay there in Ephesus and stop those whose teaching is contrary to the truth.