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1 John 2:16 For everything in the world--the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does--comes not from the Father but from the world.

I pray that out of [God's] glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his spirit in your inner being. ~ Ephesians 3:16 NIV

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1 Peter 3:15-16

15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

So much is done in the name of God when it is done with the wrong motive and intent and done for personal honor and glory. Does it come from the head or the heart?

Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness. - Psalm 143:10 NKJV

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2 Samuel 22:3-4

3 my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my saviour-- from violent men you save me. 4 I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies.

Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you to Galilee. ~ Matthew 28:6-7 NKJV

He tends his flock like a shepherd; he gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart. ~ Isiah 41:11 NIV

Psalm 37:8-9

8 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret--it leads only to evil. 9 For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.

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Romans 1:28

28 Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.

There came from the throne the sound of a voice, saying, "Praise our God, all His servants and all people great and small, who have reverence for Him!" ~ Revelation 19:5 GNT

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Isaiah 43:25-26

25 "I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more. 26 Review the past for me, let us argue the matter together; state the case for your innocence.

Jesus answered: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. this is the first and most important commandment. ~ Matthew 22:37-38 CEV

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. - Ephesians 6:11 NKJV

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Romans 8:28

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. ~ 1 John 3:1 KJV