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Telling lies about others is as harmful as hitting them with an ax, wounding them with a sword, or shooting them with a sharp arrow.

over 9 years ago

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highlighted Proverbs 25:28 NLT

A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.

over 9 years ago

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highlighted Psalms 89:48 NLT

No one can live forever; all will die. No one can escape the power of the grave. Interlude

over 9 years ago

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highlighted 1 Timothy 6:18 NLT

Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.

over 9 years ago

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highlighted 1 Timothy 6:17 NLT

Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.

over 9 years ago

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highlighted 1 Timothy 6:10 NLT

For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

over 9 years ago

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highlighted 1 Timothy 6:9 NLT

But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.

over 9 years ago

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highlighted 1 Timothy 6:8 NLT

So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.

over 9 years ago

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highlighted 1 Timothy 6:7 NLT

After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it.

over 9 years ago

Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions.

over 9 years ago

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highlighted Proverbs 25:27 NLT

It’s not good to eat too much honey, and it’s not good to seek honors for yourself.

over 9 years ago

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highlighted Psalms 89:15 NLT

Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship, for they will walk in the light of your presence, LORD.

over 9 years ago

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highlighted 1 Timothy 5:25 NLT

In the same way, the good deeds of some people are obvious. And the good deeds done in secret will someday come to light.

over 9 years ago

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highlighted 1 Timothy 5:4 NLT

But if she has children or grandchildren, their first responsibility is to show godliness at home and repay their parents by taking care of them. This is something that pleases God.

over 9 years ago

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highlighted Jeremiah 35:15 NLT

Time after time I sent you prophets, who told you, “Turn from your wicked ways, and start doing things right. Stop worshiping other gods so that you might live in peace here in the land I have given to you and your ancestors.” But you would not listen to me or obey me.

over 9 years ago

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highlighted Psalms 86:17 NLT

Send me a sign of your favor. Then those who hate me will be put to shame, for you, O LORD, help and comfort me.

over 9 years ago

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highlighted Psalms 86:16 NLT

Look down and have mercy on me. Give your strength to your servant; save me, the son of your servant.

over 9 years ago

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highlighted Psalms 86:15 NLT

But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.

over 9 years ago

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highlighted Psalms 86:11 NLT

Teach me your ways, O LORD, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you.

over 9 years ago

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highlighted 1 Timothy 1:17 NLT

All honor and glory to God forever and ever! He is the eternal King, the unseen one who never dies; he alone is God. Amen.

over 9 years ago

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