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lay aside every weight

Hebrews 12:1 (AMP)
THEREFORE THEN, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who have borne testimony to the Truth], let us strip off and throw aside every encumbrance (unnecessary weight) and that sin which so readily (deftly and cleverly) clings to and entangles us, and let us run with patient endurance and steady and active persistence the appointed course of the race that is set before us,

temptation

James 1:15 (NLT)
These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.

Phil 4:13

Philippians 4:13 (AMP)
I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency].

ruled by the flesh

Romans 8:5-8 (NIV)
Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.

Philippians 2:13

Philippians 2:13 (NLT)
For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.

free from sin

Romans 6:12-13 (NLT)
Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires.

remain in fellowhip with Christ

1 John 2:28 (NLT)
And now, dear children, remain in fellowship with Christ so that when he returns, you will be full of courage and not shrink back from him in shame.

food for body and soul

Isaiah 55:1-2 (NLT)
“Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink— even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk— it’s all free!

body and spirit

2 Corinthians 7:1 (NIV)
Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.

stay in the vine

John 15:1-8 (NLT)
“I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener.

spiritual warfare

2 Corinthians 10:5 (MSG)
We use our powerful God-tools for smashing warped philosophies, tearing down barriers erected against the truth of God, fitting every loose thought and emotion and impulse into the structure of life shaped by Christ.

2 Timothy 1:7

2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Mark 12:30

Mark 12:30 (NLT)
And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’

Mark 12:31

Mark 12:31 (NLT)
The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.”

Proverbs 12:25

Proverbs 12:25 (NLT)
Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.

Proverbs 12:1

Proverbs 12:1 (NLT)
To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.

Deuteronomy 6:5

Deuteronomy 6:5 (AMP)
And you shall love the Lord your God with all your [mind and] heart and with your entire being and with all your might.

John 15:7

John 15:7 (AMP)
If you live in Me [abide vitally united to Me] and My words remain in you and continue to live in your hearts, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you.

2 Corinthians 10:3

2 Corinthians 10:3 (AMP)
For though we walk (live) in the flesh, we are not carrying on our warfare according to the flesh and using mere human weapons.

2 Corinthians 10:4

2 Corinthians 10:4 (AMP)
For the weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood], but they are mighty before God for the overthrow and destruction of strongholds,

2 Corinthians 10:5

2 Corinthians 10:5 (AMP)
[Inasmuch as we] refute arguments and theories and reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God; and we lead every thought and purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One),

Ezekiel 18:30

Ezekiel 18:30 (NLT)
“Therefore, I will judge each of you, Opeople of Israel, according to your actions, says the Sovereign LORD. Repent, and turn from your sins. Don’t let them destroy you!

Ezekiel 18:31

Ezekiel 18:31 (NLT)
Put all your rebellion behind you, and find yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. For why should you die, Opeople of Israel?

Ezekiel 18:32

Ezekiel 18:32 (NLT)
I don’t want you to die, says the Sovereign LORD. Turn back and live!

Lamentations 3:25

Lamentations 3:25 (NLT)
The LORD is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him.