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Crude joking

Ephesians 5:4 (ESV)
Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.

Be kind, forgiving

Ephesians 4:32 (ESV)
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

Old self

Ephesians 4:22 (ESV)
to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires,

Law not too hard (2)

Deuteronomy 30:14 (ESV)
But the word is very near you. It is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you can do it.

Law not too hard

Deuteronomy 30:11 (ESV)
"For this commandment that I command you today is not too hard for you, neither is it far off.

Persecution

2 Timothy 3:12-13 (ESV)
Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

Avoid ignorant controversies

2 Timothy 2:23-25 (ESV)
Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.

Vessel for honorable use

2 Timothy 2:21 (ESV)
Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.

Some depart from the faith

1 Timothy 4:1-3 (ESV)
Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,

Instruction for the Rich

1 Timothy 6:17-19 (ESV)
As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.

Instructions for slaves

1 Timothy 6:1-2 (ESV)
Let all who are under a yoke as slaves regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled.

Those who persist in sin

1 Timothy 5:20 (ESV)
As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear.

Immerse yourself, persist

1 Timothy 4:15-16 (ESV)
Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress.

Godliness

1 Timothy 4:7-8 (ESV)
Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness;

Be an example to others

1 Timothy 4:12 (ESV)
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

What others think of you matters

1 Timothy 3:7 (ESV)
Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil.

peaceful quiet lives

1 Timothy 2:2 (ESV)
for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.

parallel to deut 6:5

Deuteronomy 26:16-17 (ESV)
"This day the Lord your God commands you to do these statutes and rules. You shall therefore be careful to do them with all your heart and with all your soul.

chosen people

Deuteronomy 14:2 (ESV)
For you are a people holy to the Lord your God, and the Lord has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth.

one flesh

1 Corinthians 6:16 (ESV)
Or do you not know that he who is joined to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For, as it is written, "The two will become one flesh."

don't associate

1 Corinthians 5:11 (ESV)
But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler—not even to eat with such a one.

judging

1 Corinthians 4:3-5 (ESV)
But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.

blemish

Leviticus 21:17 (ESV)
"Speak to Aaron, saying, None of your offspring throughout their generations who has a blemish may approach to offer the bread of his God.

Moabites and Ammonites origin

Genesis 19:37 (ESV)
The firstborn bore a son and called his name Moab. He is the father of the Moabites to this day.

heaven equals sky, again

Genesis 19:24 (ESV)
Then the Lord rained on Sodom and Gomorrah sulfur and fire from the Lord out of heaven.