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If God is in us we will know by our love for everyone else. In actions... Not words

1 John 3:2-10 (NIV)
Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

1 John 3:14-24 (NIV)
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love each other. Anyone who does not love remains in death.

Building up the Body of Christ

Ephesians 4:3-4 (NIV)
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Ephesians 4:11-13 (NIV)
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers,

Ephesians 4:15-16 (NIV)
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.

Ephesians 4:22-27 (NIV)
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;

Ephesians 4:29-32 (NIV)
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

INTERNAL CONFLICT IS CONSTANT

Romans 7:14-25 (NIV)
We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin.

Follow after You

Psalm 119:66-72 (NIV)
Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.

Heart after God

Psalm 119:33-36 (NIV)
Teach me, lord, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end.

Loving Jesus means serving others

John 21:15-19 (NIV)
When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs."

Healthy Heart = Loving Everyone

1 John 4:7-12 (NIV)
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

1 John 4:16-21 (NIV)
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.

I have been crucified with Christ

Galatians 2:20 (NIV)
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Eagles

Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
but those who hope in the lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Messiah foretold

Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

1 John 2:15-17

1 John 2:15-17 (NKJV)
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Titus 1:16

Titus 1:16 (NKJV)
They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work.

Matthew 28:18-20

Matthew 28:18-20 (NKJV)
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.

Matthew 28:19

Matthew 28:19 (NKJV)
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Matthew 6:23

Matthew 6:23 (KJV)
But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!

MY 6:23

John 12:35 (KJV)
Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.

light becomes darkness

John 12:35 (MSG)
Jesus said, "For a brief time still, the light is among you. Walk by the light you have so darkness doesn't destroy you. If you walk in darkness, you don't know where you're going. As you have the light, believe in the light. Then the light will be within you, and shining through your lives. You'll be children of light."