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"To have envy and strife in your heart and not acted it out is not a sin"
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James 3:14 "But if you have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, boast not, and lie not against the truth."
James 3:16 "For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work."
Matthew 5:28 "
Matthew 5:22 "
Proverbs 27:4 "Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but which is able to stand before jealousy?"
1Peter 1:22 "Seeing you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto sincere love of the brethren, see that you love one another with a pure heart fervently:"
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:"
1Corinthians 13:5 "Does not behave itself rudely, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, keeps no record of evil;"
1Corinthians 13:4 "Love suffers long, and is kind; love envies not; love vaunts not itself, is not puffed up,"
Song of solomon 2:15 "Catch us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes."
The seemingly harmful thoughts are as evil as the obvious acts of sin.
2Chronicles 16:9 "For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. In this you have done foolishly: therefore from now on you shall have wars."
"If I think of and will something evil and not acted it out, it is ok"
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James 3:14 "But if you have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, boast not, and lie not against the truth."
your actions needs to be true to/correspond to your heart in order for it to be okay.
James 3:16 "For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work."
The condition of the heart is most important because it is the source of every evil work.
Matthew 5:28 "
Sin is not only manifest in wrong actions but also in wrong intentions
Matthew 5:22 "
Proverbs 27:4 "Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but which is able to stand before jealousy?"
The unseen filth of the heart can be more dangerous than the obvious acts of sin
1Peter 1:22 "Seeing you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto sincere love of the brethren, see that you love one another with a pure heart fervently:"
it is not just about clean acts but clean hearts from which truly clean acts emerges. Ac that are truly clean can only emerge from clean hearts
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:"
God weighs pure hearts as equal to pure acts.
1Corinthians 13:5 "Does not behave itself rudely, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, keeps no record of evil;"
1Corinthians 13:4 "Love suffers long, and is kind; love envies not; love vaunts not itself, is not puffed up,"
Song of solomon 2:15 "Catch us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes."
The seemingly harmless thoughts are as evil as the obvious acts of sin.
2Chronicles 16:9 "For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. In this you have done foolishly: therefore from now on you shall have wars."
1Samuel 16:7 "But the LORD said unto Samuel,
God judges man primarily according to the condition of his heart
"I only do whatever my mind agrees or believes is right"
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Romans 8:7 "Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be."
1Corinthians 2:14 "But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned."
Jude 1:19 "These are they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit."
James 3:15 "This wisdom descends not from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic."
Proverbs 18:1 "A man, having separated himself, seeks his own desire, and rages against all sound wisdom."
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.
Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
Galatians 5:16 "This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh."
1Corinthians 1:25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Proverbs 14:12 "There is a way which seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death."
John 4:24
The life of man should be a life of continual worship done in and with his spirit not in his mind or feelings.
"Nobody notices and recognises me, why should I continue to serve"
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Matthew 6:4
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
What is done from the heart receives the greatest reward.
Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
Hebrews 6:10 "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister."
God's acknowledgement is the only acknowledgement to look for.
Matthew 10:26 "
2Kings 5:16 "But he said, As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused."
What is done expecting nothing from men is what is done before God. It is that that receives God's recognition.
Matthew 6:1 "
What is done expecting reward from men gains no rewards from God.
John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
God's praise is on those who prefer His praise of them more than the praise of men.
1Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Jeremiah 17:10 "
Matthew 10:42 "
The least thing done in God's name shall be rewarded in full.
1Corinthians 3:8 Now he that plants and he that waters are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.
Colossians 3:17 "And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
1Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, since you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
Hebrews 10:36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."
Psalm 75:6 "For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south."
John 3:27 "John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven."
1Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"
True honour comes only from above.
"Nothing that I do is acknowledged by anyone"
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Matthew 6:4
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
What is done from the heart is that which receives the greatest reward.
Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
Hebrews 6:10 "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister."
The Acknowledgement of God, is the only acknowledgement to look for.
Matthew 10:26 "
2Kings 5:16 "But he said, As the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused."
What is done expecting nothing from men is what is done before God. It is only that which receives God's recognition.
Matthew 6:1 "
What is done expectanct of reward from men gains no rewards from God.
John 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
God's praise is on those who prefer His praise of them to the praise of men.
1Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Jeremiah 17:10 "
Matthew 10:42 "
The least thing done in God's name will be rewarded in full.
1Corinthians 3:8 Now he that plants and he that waters are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.
Colossians 3:17 "And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
1Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, since you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
Hebrews 10:36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."
Psalm 75:6 "For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south."
John 3:27 "John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven."
1Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"
True honour comes only from Heaven.
"It just doesn't pay to do right or to serve God"
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Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
Hebrews 10:35 "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense of reward."
Hebrews 6:10 "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister."
Psalm 19:11 Moreover by them is your servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
1Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, since you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
Psalm 37:9 "For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth."
Proverbs 19:17 He that has pity upon the poor lends unto the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again.
1Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
2Corinthians 4:17 "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;"
"God knows my heart,what I do or wear,or how I act does not matter"
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John 14:15 "
Purity of heart is seen with time in purity of acts. A Pure heart produces pure acts. The evidence of a pure heart with time is pure acts. What is on the inside will be seen on the outside with time. This means our actions are windows to our hearts they are testaments of our hearts
1John 2:4 "He that says, I know him, and keeps not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him."
James 2:18 "Yea, a man may say, You have faith, and I have works: show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works."
"My intentions are not good but I am safe; nobody knows my intentions / what I am thinking"
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1Samuel 16:7 "But the LORD said unto Samuel,
2Chronicles 16:9 "For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. In this you have done foolishly: therefore from now on you shall have wars."
Matthew 5:8
Matthew 9:4 "And Jesus knowing their thoughts said,
"God doesn't care about my dressing, He is only interested in my heart"
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Exodus 28:2
God promotes dressing that promotes holiness glory and beauty
"If I don't do as he says, I will lose the benefits I get from him"
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Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD;
Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Psalm 121:1 ,1 "A song of ascents. I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from which comes my help.",2 "My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth."
"I want to do something that I would be seen and recognised and not this"
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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;"
Matthew 6:4
"I only apologised to bring peace, but I did not mean it"
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John 4:24
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Christ should be our motivation in all that we do and not just peace
1Corinthians 13:6 "Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;"
"If this leader fails, they will choose me as the leader next timeWhy should I want him to succeed"
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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."
Philippians 2:3 ,3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.,4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."
Romans 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;
"This leader was not my choice, why should I support him"
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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."
Philippians 2:3 ,3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.,4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."
Romans 12:10 Be tender loving one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;
God sees pure hearts as equal to pure acts.