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"I must become better before I become a Christian"

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Isaiah 1:18 "Come now, and let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool."

Isaiah 55:7 "Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon."

Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."

Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit;"

1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

Romans 5:8 "But God commends his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."

Romans 7:14 "For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin."

You cannot on your own become better rather you should become a Christian so that you can be better. You can't earn eternal life by being better but you need eternal life to become better

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Psalm 51:5 "Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me."

You cannot of your own become better, rather you should become a Christian so that you can be empowered to be better. You can't earn eternal life by being better but you need eternal life to become better

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1John 5:19 "And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in wickedness."

Ephesians 2:5 "Even when we were dead in sins, has made us alive together with Christ, (by grace you are saved;)"

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4/24/2020
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"I will stop sinning and be holy, then I can accept Christ"

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Galatians 2:16 "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified."

Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit;"

2Timothy 1:9 "Who has saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,"

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4/24/2020
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"I am satisfied with my religion"

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Matthew 18:3 "And said, Verily I say unto you, Except you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven."

Revelation 21:8 "But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: which is the second death."

John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me."

Christ presents to us something far above religion that is a real and living relationship and fellowship with God.

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Proverbs 16:25 "There is a way that seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death."

Romans 10:3 "For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God."

2Timothy 3:5 "Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."

All religions that deny Christ as the only way to God deny the true power of salvation.

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Acts 4:12 "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is no other name under heaven given among men, by which we must be saved."

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"If I live right it matters not what I believe"

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John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me."

Faith in Christ is not a way,a truth or a life but THE way, THE truth and THE life. THE means the absolute and only.

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Acts 2:38 "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."

Romans 1:17 "For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."

Galatians 3:11 "But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith."

John 3:36 He that believes on the Son has everlasting life: and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides on him.

Galatians 5:4 "Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; you are fallen from grace."

Acts 13:39 "And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses."

No man's righteous is enough to meet God's standards of true righteousness and therefore merit salvation. God's standard of righteousness is Himself His righteousness which can only be merited through faith in Christ.

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Galatians 2:16 "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified."

James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."

The law must be completely obeyed in order to deliver eternal life or salvation and no man can do that except Christ who has done that and received eternal life on behalf of all those who receive Him by faith.

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Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."

Our best works cannot meet God's standards.

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Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

The aim of the law is to unveil our need for Jesus by revealing our helpless state of sin.

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Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit;"

Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."

Faith in the work and person of Jesus

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4/24/2020
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"I keep the law, so I will be all right"

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John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me."

Faith in Christ is not a way truth or a life but THE way THE truth and THE life. THE means the absolute and only approved one

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Acts 2:38 "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."

Romans 1:17 "For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."

Galatians 3:11 "But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith."

John 3:36 He that believes on the Son has everlasting life: and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides on him.

Galatians 5:4 "Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; you are fallen from grace."

Acts 13:39 "And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses."

No man's righteous is enough to meet God's standards of true righteousness and therefore merit salvation. God's standard for righteousness is Himself His righteousness which can only be merited through faith in Christ.

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Galatians 2:16 "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified."

James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."

The law must be wholly obeyed in order to deliver eternal life or salvation and no man can do that except Christ who has done that and received eternal life on behalf of all those who receive Him by faith.

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Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."

Our best works cannot match God's standards.

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Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

The purpose of the law is to reveal our need for Jesus by showing us our helpless state of sin.

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Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit;"

Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."

Faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

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"I lead a good moral life and do the best I can"

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John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me."

Faith in Christ is not a way truth or a life but THE way THE truth and THE life. THE means the absolute and only one.

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Acts 2:38 "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."

Romans 1:17 "For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."

Galatians 3:11 "But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith."

John 3:36 He that believes on the Son has everlasting life: and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides on him.

Galatians 5:4 "Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; you are fallen from grace."

Acts 13:39 "And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses."

No man can be righteous enough to meet God's standards of true righteousness and therefore merit salvation. God's standard of righteousness is Himself His righteousness which can only be merited through faith in Christ.

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Galatians 2:16 "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified."

James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."

The law must be completely observed in order to deliver eternal life or salvation and no man can do that except Christ who has done that and received eternal life on behalf of all those who receive Him by faith.

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Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."

Our best efforts cannot meet God's standards.

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Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

The objective of the law is to show us our need for Jesus by revealing our helpless state of sin.

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Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit;"

Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."

Faith in the work and person of Christ.

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4/24/2020
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"I am a good person, God will allow me into heaven"

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John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me."

Faith in Christ is not just a way, a truth or a life but THE way THE truth and THE life. 'THE' means the absolute and only.

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Acts 2:38 "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."

Romans 1:17 "For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."

Galatians 3:11 "But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith."

John 3:36 He that believes on the Son has everlasting life: and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides on him.

Galatians 5:4 "Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; you are fallen from grace."

Acts 13:39 "And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses."

No man is righteous is enough to meet God's standard of true righteousness and therefore merit salvation. God's standard of righteousness is Himself His righteousness which can only be merited through faith in Christ.

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Galatians 2:16 "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified."

James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."

The law must be completely obeyed in order to deliver salvation and no man can do that except Christ who has done that and received eternal life on behalf of all those who receive Him by faith.

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Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."

Our best works cannot meet God's least standards of perfection.

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Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

The purpose of the law is to show us our need for Jesus by revealing our helpless state of sin.

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Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit;"

Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."

Faith in the work and identity of Jesus Christ.

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"God will forgive me my sins because I do a lot of good works"

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John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me."

Faith in Christ is not a way truth or a life but THE way THE truth and THE life. THE means the absolute and only.

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Acts 2:38 "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."

Romans 1:17 "For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."

Galatians 3:11 "But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith."

John 3:36 He that believes on the Son has everlasting life: and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides on him.

Galatians 5:4 "Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; you are fallen from grace."

Acts 13:39 "And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses."

No man's righteous is enough to meet God's standards of true righteousness and therefore merit salvation. God's standard of righteousness is Himself, His righteousness which can only be merited through faith in Christ.

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Galatians 2:16 "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified."

James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."

The law must be completely obeyed in order to deliver eternal life and no man can do that except Christ who has done that and received eternal life on behalf of all those who receive Him by faith.

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Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."

Our best efforts cannot meet God's least standards of perfection.

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Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

The objective of the law is to reveal our need for Jesus by revealing our helpless state of sin.

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Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit;"

Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."

Faith in the work and person of Jesus Christ.

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"But other religions teach godly principles Why can't I be saved through them"

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2Timothy 3:5 "Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."

Other religions lack the spirit and life of Godly principles which are found in the words of Christ.

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John 6:63 "It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh profits nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life."

1Corinthians 4:20 "For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power."

Romans 7:14 "For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin."

Godly principles can only help a person delivered from sin and death but cannot deliver a person from sin and death.

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Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes.

The totality of all Godly principles is Christ. To receive Christ is to receive Godly principles in full.

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Colossians 2:17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.

1John 5:11 "And this is the witness, that God has given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son."

Life cannot be found in godly principles but only in Christ.

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John 12:46 "I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believes on me should not abide in darkness."

Christ and not godly principles is the light of the world.

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2Corinthians 3:6 "Who also has made us able ministers of the new covenant; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter kills, but the spirit gives life."

Life is found in the spirit of Christ and not in godly principles.

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1John 2:22 "Who is a liar but he that denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denies the Father and the Son."

All true godly principles must point to and acknowledge Christ as the source of eternal life. Godly principles do not replace Christ but exist to place Christ in the hearts of men as the author of eternal life.

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John 1:4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

Christ is not a light but THE LIGHT men ought to be led by.

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"I used to tell lies, steal etc but now I have stopped all these things, God will accept me"

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James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."

Proverbs 20:9 "Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?"

1John 1:8 "If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us."

Psalm 51:5 "Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me."

Jeremiah 17:9 "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?"

he heart is so evil and full of deceit to the extent of deceiving a man that he is righteous when he is not. That which man depends on for a holy life is rotten to the core. How then can holiness come out of it.

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Job 14:4 Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? no one.

Romans 7:18 "For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwells no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not."

Mark 10:18 "And Jesus said unto him, Why call me good? there is none good but one, that is, God."

Job 4:18 "Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly:"

Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."

Hebrews 9:22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.

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"I will clean up my life and come and serve God afterwards"

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2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;

2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"

The power in you to clean up your life is in the power to believe God's power to clean you up.

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Titus 2:14 "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own, zealous of good works."

We have all been cleaned up in Jesus' sacrifice that by faith in Him we will realise/see that cleansing.

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Titus 3:14 "And let our own also learn to maintain good works for urgent needs, that they not be unfruitful."

Proverbs 3:27 "Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it."

Romans 7:18 "For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwells no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not."

The power to do good is in the hands of God but he gives this power to everyone who believes in Christ.

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1Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:"

You don't have to be cleansed to serve God but you need to serve the God or come to God in order to be cleansed.

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"I will feel righteous when I do good works / I will feel peaceful when I am 'secure'/ I will feel joyful, when I make progress in life"

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2Corinthians 4:18 "While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal."

Whatsoever we desire in God by faith is more real and has a more powerful effect on us than what is seen.

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Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."

Colossians 2:10 "And you are complete in him, who is the head of all principality and power:"

All that I desire is realised or fulfilled by my being in Christ through faith.

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Colossians 2:11 "In whom also you are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:"

Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.

1Corinthians 3:21 Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;

Ephesians 1:3 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:"

Philippians 4:4 "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice."

Romans 8:32 "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?"

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"My prayers will be answered because of my good works"

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Hebrews 10:19 "Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,"

Ephesians 3:12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in him.

We must come to God in prayer with confidence in His goodness and mercy and with no confidence in ourselves

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Hebrews 4:16 "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."

The altar of prayer is the altar of mercy because we can never merit whatever we receive through prayer. Effective prayer is not rooted in Good works but effective prayer is required to do good works and effective faith in God's mercy is required for effective prayer.

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Ephesians 2:18 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."

God is primarily sought by faith and not by works

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Hebrews 12:24 "And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaks better things than that of Abel."

No amount of good works can replace or add to the power in the blood of Jesus in accessing answers in prayer.

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1John 5:14 "And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us:"

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"I am better because I have not fallen into what some men of God have fallen into"

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James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."

All sin essentially carry the same weight because all sin is against God.

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Matthew 5:20 "For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven."

It is not about being better than another but all about meeting God's standards.

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Philippians 3:9 "And be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:"

Only Christ's righteousness received through faith is worthy of boasting.

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Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."

2Corinthians 4:7 "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us."

Romans 14:13 "Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother's way."

1Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

Romans 11:20 "Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Be not arrogant, but fear:"

Romans 12:3 "For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith."

If there is a place for boasting let it be in the grace of God received in faith on God's goodness.

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Romans 12:6 "Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;"

It is against the will of God to have a high opinions of yourself.

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Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.

Deuteronomy 27:26 "Cursed be he that confirms not all the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen."

A small or big deviation from God's law attracts the same curse.

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"I am better than most people because my sins are less serious"

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James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."

All sin carry the same weight because all sin is against God.

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Matthew 5:20 "For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven."

It is not just about being better than another but all about meeting God's standards.

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Philippians 3:9 "And be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:"

Only Christ's righteousness which is received through faith is worthy of boasting.

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Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."

2Corinthians 4:7 "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us."

Romans 14:13 "Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother's way."

1Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

Romans 11:20 "Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Be not arrogant, but fear:"

Romans 12:3 "For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith."

If there is a place for boasting, let it be in the grace of God received by faith in God's goodness.

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Romans 12:6 "Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;"

It is against God's will to have high opinions of yourself.

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Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.

Deuteronomy 27:26 "Cursed be he that confirms not all the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen."

A small or big deviation from God's law will attract the same fundamental curse.

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"As a Christian my ultimate goal is to live a good life"

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Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."

The goal of the Christian life is Christ which comes with the by-product of a good life.

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Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes.

Christ is the ultimate of the Christian's pursuit.

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Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."

Philippians 1:21 "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."

The main thing is to seek Christ and not to become a good person

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John 14:12 "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believes on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father."

A good life is the result of Ultimate faith in Christ as your all in all.

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John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me."

A good life is inaccessible without faith in Christ as the reality of it.

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Colossians 3:11 "Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all."

The most important priority of life is to seek Christ and not to become a good person.

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Jeremiah 9:24 "But let him that glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, says the LORD."

A sucessful life is hidden in the knowledge of God through Christ.

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Galatians 2:19 "For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God."

Living unto God is greater than living a 'good life'

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2Corinthians 5:15 "And that he died for all, that they who live should no longer live unto themselves, but unto him who died for them, and rose again."

Striving to live a good life makes a demand on yourself making you live unto your own self or according to your own natural nature and power. This can never bring glory to God.

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Romans 14:7 "For none of us lives to himself, and no man dies to himself."

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"By reading the Bible and praying more, will result in holiness"

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Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."

The goal or product of the Christian life is Christ that comes with the by-product of a good life.

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Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes.

Christ is the ultimate of all Christian pursuits.

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Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."

Philippians 1:21 "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."

The important thing is Christ and not to become a good person

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John 14:12 "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believes on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father."

A good life is the product of Ultimate faith in Christ as your all in all.

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John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me."

A good life is not possible without absolute faith in Christ as the reality of it.

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Colossians 3:11 "Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all."

The main thing to seek is Christ and not to become a good person.

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Jeremiah 9:24 "But let him that glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, says the LORD."

A fulfilled life is hidden in the knowledge of God through Christ.

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Galatians 2:19 "For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God."

Living unto God is greater than living a 'good moral life'

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2Corinthians 5:15 "And that he died for all, that they who live should no longer live unto themselves, but unto him who died for them, and rose again."

Striving to live a good life makes a demand on yourself making you live unto your own self or according to your own sinful nature and power. This can never bring glory to Christ.

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Romans 14:7 "For none of us lives to himself, and no man dies to himself."

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"If I am patient, humble and gentle I am victorious and holy"

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Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."

The goal or product of the Christian life is Christ and this comes with the by-product of a good life.

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Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes.

Christ is the ultimate of all of Christianity.

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Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."

Philippians 1:21 "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."

The important thing is to seek Christ and not just to become a good person

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John 14:12 "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believes on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father."

A good life is the result of Ultimate faith in Christ.

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John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me."

A good life is impossible without absolute faith in Christ as the reality of it.

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Colossians 3:11 "Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all."

The highest priority is to seek is Christ and not to become a good person.

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Jeremiah 9:24 "But let him that glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, says the LORD."

A glorious life is in the knowledge of God through Christ.

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Galatians 2:19 "For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God."

Living unto God is greater than just living a 'good life'

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2Corinthians 5:15 "And that he died for all, that they who live should no longer live unto themselves, but unto him who died for them, and rose again."

Striving to live a good life makes a demand on yourself making you live unto your own power. This can never bring glory to Christ.

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Romans 14:7 "For none of us lives to himself, and no man dies to himself."

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"If I can deal with my temper and are able to be freed from sundry sins then I have the victory and am holy"

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Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."

The product of the Christian life is Christ which comes with the by-product of a good life.

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Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes.

Christ is the ultimate of the Christian pursuit.

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Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."

Philippians 1:21 "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."

The most vital thing to seek is Christ and not to become a good person

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John 14:12 "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believes on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father."

A good life is the result of an Ultimate faith in Christ as your all in all.

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John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me."

A good life is inaccessible without absolute faith in Christ as the reality of it.

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Colossians 3:11 "Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all."

The most important thing to seek is Christ and not just to become a good person.

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Jeremiah 9:24 "But let him that glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, says the LORD."

A glorious life is hidden in the knowledge of God through Christ.

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Galatians 2:19 "For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God."

Living unto God is different and greater than living a 'good life'

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2Corinthians 5:15 "And that he died for all, that they who live should no longer live unto themselves, but unto him who died for them, and rose again."

Striving to live a good life makes a demand on you, making you live unto your own self or according to your own natural nature and power. This can never bring glory to Christ.

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Romans 14:7 "For none of us lives to himself, and no man dies to himself."

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"can do this because naturally I am good, kind and respectful"

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Romans 7:18 "For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwells no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not."

The natural life does not have the power to really do what God wills.

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Matthew 19:17 "And he said unto him, Why do you call me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if you will enter into life, keep the commandments."

Goodness is never found in the natural life but in God alone.

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John 15:5 "I am the vine, you are the branches: He that abides in me, and I in him, the same brings forth much fruit: for without me you can do nothing."

I can do the will of God as long as I remain connected to Christ by faith.

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Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."

Nothing that proceeds from the natural life can please God or fulfil His will.

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1Peter 4:11 "If any man speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man ministers, let him do it as of the ability which God gives: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion forever and ever. Amen."

Anything that is of the natural life does not fulfil God's will because it does not glorify God for the will of God seeks the glory of God in all things. Only what proceeds from God through faith can glorify God or fulfil His will.

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"I believe in myself that I can do it"

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Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.

Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from the LORD."

Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, says the LORD of hosts."

1Samuel 2:9 "He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail."

The saint is the one that relies totally on God in executing anything. God guides the feet of His saints to prevail.

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Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."

Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."

Anything that does not proceed from Christ cannot give glory to Christ and anything that does not give glory to Christ is dead or under the dominion of death.

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Romans 11:36 "For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory forever. Amen."

Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.

Power to do anything worthwhile belongs to God.

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"I only listen to God directly and not to any man"

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Ephesians 6:1 "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right."

Colossians 3:20 "Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord."

Ephesians 6:5 "Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;"

Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"

Luke 2:51 "And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart."

Matthew 23:2 "Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:"

2Chronicles 20:20 "And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall you be established; believe his prophets, so shall you prosper."

Luke 16:29 "Abraham said unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them."

Ephesians 4:11 "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;"

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"I am better than most people because my sins are less serious than others"

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James 2:10 "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."

All sin accomplishes the same purpose of disconnecting man from the life of God.

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Deuteronomy 27:26 "Cursed be he that confirms not all the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen."

Matthew 5:19 "Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 5:20 "For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven."

Ecclesiastes 10:1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the perfumer to send forth a foul odor: so does a little folly to him that is respected for wisdom and honor.

Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."

Romans 14:4 "Who are you that judge another man's servant? to his own master he stands or falls. Yea, he shall be held up: for God is able to make him stand."

Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."

Romans 14:13 "Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother's way."

2Corinthians 10:12 "For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise."

2Corinthians 10:17 "But he that glories, let him glory in the Lord."

2Corinthians 10:18 "For not he that commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends."

1Corinthians 1:29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.

1Corinthians 1:30 "And of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:"

Jeremiah 9:24 "But let him that glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, says the LORD."

Philippians 3:9 "And be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:"

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"I believe that faith in Christ is not enough to be saved, you must also do these"

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Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."

John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me."

Romans 1:17 "For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."

1Corinthians 6:11 "And such were some of you: but you are washed, but you are sanctified, but you are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God."

Romans 11:6 "And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work."

2Timothy 1:9 "Who has saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,"

Galatians 2:21 "I do not nullify the grace of God: for if righteousness comes by the law, then Christ is dead in vain."

Hebrews 4:3 "For we who have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, they shall not enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world."

Isaiah 43:25 "I, even I, am he that blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and will not remember your sins."

1Peter 1:5 ,5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.,6 "In which you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you are in heaviness through manifold trials:",7 "That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:",8 "Whom having not seen, you love; in whom, though now you see him not, yet believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:",9 "Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls."

Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."

Galatians 3:3 "Are you so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are you now made perfect by the flesh?"

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"If God will help you, you must do nothing, God find His own way to help you"

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James 2:20 "But will you know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?"

John 6:29 "Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that you believe on him whom he has sent."

Faith in God finds expression in a believer as the works of God. The result of faith is grace or help from God to work effectively

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Mark 16:20 "And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen."

John 5:17 "But Jesus answered them, My Father works still, and I work."

Faith in God does not replace our working but compliments the ability God has put in us. Faith reproduces and compliments the works of God in us

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"I will never commit this sin again"

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Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from the LORD."

Romans 7:18 "For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwells no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not."

James 4:13 ,13 "Come now, you that say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:",14 "Whereas you know not what shall be tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away.",15 "For you ought to say, If the Lord wills, we shall live, and do this, or that.",16 But now you rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.

Hebrews 6:3 "And this will we do, if God permits."

Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.

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"I pray, fast and read the word but nothing seems to be changing"

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Luke 8:15 "But that on the good ground are they, who in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience."

Hebrews 12:1 "Therefore seeing we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily ensnare us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,"

Hebrews 10:35 ,35 "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense of reward.",36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."

Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."

John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me."

Untill we encounter Christ in all we do we never encounter life in all we do

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John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them you think you have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

Joshua 1:8 "This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; but you shall meditate therein day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success."

Psalm 119:11 "Your word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against you."

Isaiah 28:16 "Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation: he that believes shall not be in haste."

Romans 1:17 "For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."

Proverbs 4:18 "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day."

Ecclesiastes 11:5 "As you know not what is the way of the wind, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so you know not the works of God who makes all."

Colossians 2:19 "And not holding the Head, from whom all the body by joints and ligaments having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increases with the increase of God."

1Corinthians 3:6 ,6 "I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.",7 "So then neither is he that plants anything, neither he that waters; but God that gives the increase."

Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.

Philippians 2:12 ,12 "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.",13 For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.,14 Do all things without murmuring and disputing:

Hebrews 6:15 "And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise."

1John 4:17 "In this is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world."

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"If people don’t often see you get angry, they will take you for granted"

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Galatians 5:22 ,22 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,",23 "Meekness, self-control: against such there is no law."

1Timothy 1:5 "Now the end of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:"

Ecclesiastes 7:9 Be not hasty in your spirit to be angry: for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

Romans 13:8 "Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loves another has fulfilled the law."

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"I must not get worried"

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Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from the LORD."

Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

1Samuel 2:9 "He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail."

Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

The power of worry is broken by prayer and not by the power of the flesh

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1Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he cares for you.

Romans 7:18 "For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwells no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not."

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"If I work hard, I will see more progress in this"

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Psalm 127:2 "It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he gives his beloved sleep."

Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from the LORD."

Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

1Samuel 2:9 "He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail."

Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."

Hebrews 4:3 "For we who have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, they shall not enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world."

Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

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"I can't do this because I have not prayed enough"

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2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"

Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."

Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

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"He felt so sorry for his sins, I don't think he will do it again"

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Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;

Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, says the LORD of hosts."

1Samuel 2:9 "He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail."

Proverbs 20:9 "Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?"

Romans 7:18 "For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwells no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not."

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"Christ has saved you but you need to do this and that before you become truly saved"

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Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."

Galatians 3:3 "Are you so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are you now made perfect by the flesh?"

2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;

Romans 1:17 "For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."

John 6:28 "Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?"

Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes.

John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me."

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"I suppress some of my emotions because it is unspiritual to have some"

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1Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he cares for you.

Emotions are not supposed to be suppressed but to be cast on God

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Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Psalm 42:4 "When I remember these things, I pour out my soul within me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday."

Lamentations 2:19 "Arise, cry out in the night: in the beginning of the watches pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord: lift up your hands toward him for the life of your young children, that faint for hunger at the head of every street."

Psalm 62:8 "Trust in him at all times; you people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah."

1Samuel 1:15 "And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD."

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"I need help, but I think it will be selfish to ask for help on this"

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Zechariah 2:8 For thus says the LORD of hosts; After his glory has he sent me unto the nations which plundered you: for he that touches you touches the apple of his eye.

Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.

1Corinthians 12:26 "And whether one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honored, all the members rejoice with it."

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"I will be saved because I am committed to the church"

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John 6:70 "Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?"

Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them."

1Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:"

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"I am better because I know more of the bible and I have more experience in God"

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Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.

Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from the LORD."

Matthew 19:30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

Matthew 21:31 "Which of the two did the will of his father? They said unto him, The first. Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the tax collectors and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you."

1Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

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"God will do everything for me Doing something shows my unbelief"

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Hebrews 4:11 "Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief."

Faith is a labour

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James 2:26 "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."

Proverbs 19:15 Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

God hates idleness

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"I am alright because I serve in church"

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1Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes.

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"I am alright because I manifest the gifts of the Spirit"

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Matthew 7:21 ,21 "Not every one that says unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father who is in heaven.",22 "Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name? and in your name have cast out demons? and in your name done many wonderful works?",23 "And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, you that work iniquity."

Matthew 7:20 Therefore by their fruits you shall know them.

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"If I do this and that,God will hear me"

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John 16:23 "And in that day you shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, whatsoever you shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it to you."

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"This is too good a thing to be given without working for"

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Deuteronomy 8:18 "But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore unto your fathers, as it is this day."

God blesses His children because of His covenant and not because of what they have done

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Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."

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"I have to pray, fast or study the bible more before I can do this"

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2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;

Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, says the LORD of hosts."

John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them you think you have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

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"Christ has saved you through your faith in Him but you must also do this and that to be truly saved"

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Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

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"I will serve God in this area because I feel I am needed there"

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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

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"I will do it for them, I feel so much compassion for them"

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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"

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"It is not good to be strict, you must always be lenient to people"

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Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.

John 2:15 ,15 "And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;",16 "And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things away; make not my Father's house a house of merchandise.",17 "And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of your house has consumed me."

Jesus showed that being strict can be the will of God in some cases

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"I will be wise if I study more"

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Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.

Job 32:8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty gives him understanding.

Isaiah 11:2 "And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;"

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"Let me just do it, so that he will be happy and not be offended"

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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"

Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"

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"I am saved because I have been baptized"

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John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me."

2Timothy 3:5 "Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."

Colossians 2:17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.

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"You must always be forceful to get any blessing of God"

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Deuteronomy 6:10 ,10 "And it shall be, when the LORD your God shall have brought you into the land which he swore unto your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give you great and beautiful cities, which you built not,",11 "And houses full of all good things, which you filled not, and wells dug, which you dug not, vineyards and olive trees, which you planted not; when you shall have eaten and be full;"

Ecclesiastes 2:6 "I made myself pools of water, with which to water the forest that brings forth trees:"

Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

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"I fear that I might not be doing my best"

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Hebrews 4:10 "For he that is entered into his rest, he also has ceased from his own works, as God did from his."

Psalm 127:1 ,1 "A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain that build it: unless the LORD keeps the city, the watchman wakes, but in vain.",2 "It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he gives his beloved sleep."

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"I think the key point of Christianity is to sin as little as possible"

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Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."

Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."

Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes.

Christianity is all about Christ and Him finding expression in men

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"Just believe in Jesus and you will be saved - That is way too simple God wants more than that He wants a good life"

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Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."

Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes.

Romans 1:17 "For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."

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"I must use it, because I have put a lot of effort into getting it"

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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"

Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

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"God helps those who help themselves"

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Ephesians 2:9 "Not of works, lest any man should boast."

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