Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand in the presence of kings. He will not stand in the presence of unknown men.
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Proverbs 22:29
Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.
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Proverbs 13:20 MSG
Bless your enemies; no cursing under your breath. Laugh with your happy friends when they’re happy, share tears when they’re down. Get along with each other; don’t be stuck-up. Make friends with nobodies; don’t be the great somebody.
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Romans 12:15 MSG
So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and he’ll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.
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James 4:9 MSG
If you see oppression of the poor and perversion of justice and righteousness in the province, don’t be astonished at the situation, because one officials protects another official, and higher officials protect them.
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Ecclesiastes 5:8
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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Matthew 5:3-10
If you love me you will keep my commandments.
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John 14:15
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
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Matthew 5:44
You will know the truth and the truth will set you free.
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John 8:32
Who made the human mouth? Who makes him mute or deaf, seeing or blind? Is it not I? Now go! I will help you speak and I will teach you what to say.
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Exodus 4:11-12
If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of Me will find it.
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Matthew 16:25
As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office, and he said to Him, ‘Follow me!’ So he got up and followed him.
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Matthew 9:9
But when He heard this, He said, “Those who are well don’t need a doctor, but the sick do. Go and learn what this means.”
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Matthew 9:12-13
Those who pay regard to vain idols forsake their hope in steadfast love.
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Jonah 2:8
If you fall to pieces in a crisis, there wasn’t much to you in the first place.
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Proverbs 24:10
See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
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Psalm 139:24
For man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.
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Matthew 4:4
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
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Proverbs 11:2
But they set an ambush for themselves; they attack their own lives. Such are the paths of all who profit dishonestly; it takes the lives of those who receive it.
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Proverbs 1:18
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
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Galatians 6:9