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1 Timothy 4 8
Training the body has some value. But being godly has value in every way. It promises help for the life you are now living and the life to come.
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Matthew 6:33
But put God’s kingdom first. Do what he wants you to do. Then all those things will also be given to you.
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Psalms 27:1-2
The Lord is my light, and he saves me. Why should I fear anyone? The Lord is my place of safety. Why should I be afraid?My enemies are evil. They will trip and fall when they attack me and try to swallow me up.
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Proverbs 19:23
Having respect for the Lord leads to life. Then you will be content and free from trouble.
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Psalms 112:1-3
Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who have respect for the Lord. They find great delight when they obey God’s commands.Their children will be powerful in the land. Because they are honest, their children will be blessed.Their family will have wealth and riches. They will always be blessed for doing what is right.
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Isaiah 11:2-5
The Spirit of the Lord will rest on that Branch. The Spirit will help him to be wise and understanding. The Spirit will help him make wise plans and carry them out. The Spirit will help him know the Lord and have respect for him.The Branch will take delight in respecting the Lord. He will not judge things only by the way they look. He won’t make decisions based simply on what people say.He will always do what is right when he judges those who are in need. He’ll be completely fair when he makes decisions about poor people. When he commands that people be punished, it will happen. When he orders that evil people be put to death, it will take place.He will put on godliness as if it were his belt. He’ll wear faithfulness around his waist.
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Proverbs 14:27
Respect for the Lord is like a fountain that gives life. It turns you away from the jaws of death.
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Proverbs 24:3-7
By wisdom a house is built. Through understanding it is made secure.Through knowledge its rooms are filled with priceless and beautiful things.Wise people have success by means of great power. Those who have knowledge gather strength.If you go to war, you surely need guidance. If you want to win, you need many good advisers.Wisdom is too high for foolish people. They shouldn’t speak when people meet at the city gate to conduct business.
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Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom makes one wise person more powerful than ten rulers in a city.
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2 Chronicles 32 20-2 Chronicles 32 21
King Hezekiah cried out in prayer to God in heaven. He prayed about the problem Jerusalem was facing. So did Isaiah the prophet. He was the son of Amoz.The Lord sent an angel. The angel wiped out all the enemy’s fighting men, commanders and officers. He put an end to them right there in the camp of the Assyrian king. So Sennacherib went back to his own land in shame. He went into the temple of his god. There some of his own sons, the people closest to him, killed him with their swords.
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1 Timothy 6 6
You gain a lot when you live a godly life. But you must be happy with what you have.
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Ecclesiastes 7:12
Wisdom provides safety, just as money provides safety. But here’s the advantage of wisdom. It guards those who have it.
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Isaiah 38:5-6
“ Go and speak to Hezekiah. Tell him,‘ The Lord, the God of King David, says,“ I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. I will add 15 years to your life.And I will save you and this city from the power of the king of Assyria. I will guard this city.
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Proverbs 28:15-16
An evil person who rules over helpless people is like a roaring lion or an angry bear.A ruler who is mean to his people takes money from them by force. But one who hates money gained in the wrong way will rule a long time.
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Isaiah 51:6
Look up toward the heavens. Then look at the earth. The heavens will vanish like smoke. The earth will wear out like clothes. Those who live there will die like flies. But I will save you forever. My saving power will never end.
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Psalms 45:4
In your majesty ride out with power to fight for what is true, humble and fair. Let your right hand do wonderful things.
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Psalms 28:8
The Lord gives strength to his people. He guards and saves his anointed king.
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Proverbs 15:16
It is better to have respect for the Lord and have little than to be rich and have trouble.
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Ecclesiastes 9:14-18
There was once a small city. Only a few people lived there. A powerful king attacked it. He brought in war machines all around it.A certain man lived in that city. He was poor but wise. He used his wisdom to save the city. But no one remembered that poor man.So I said,“ It’s better to be wise than to be powerful.” But people look down on the poor man’s wisdom. No one pays any attention to what he says.People should listen to the quiet words of those who are wise. That’s better than paying attention to the shouts of a ruler of foolish people.Wisdom is better than weapons of war. But one sinner destroys a lot of good.
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Proverbs 28:2
A country has many rulers when its people don’t obey. But an understanding ruler knows how to keep order.
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2 Chronicles 32 27-2 Chronicles 32 29
Hezekiah was very rich. He received great honor. He made storerooms for his silver and gold. He also made them for his jewels, spices, shields and all kinds of expensive things.He made buildings to store the harvest of grain, fresh wine and olive oil. He made barns for all kinds of cattle. He made sheep pens for his flocks.He built villages. He gained large numbers of flocks and herds. God had made him very rich.
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Psalms 140:7
Lord and King, you save me because you are strong. You are like a shield that keeps me safe in the day of battle.
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2 Corinthians 6 10
We are sad, but we are always full of joy. We are poor, but we make many people rich. We have nothing, but we own everything.
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Proverbs 29:4
By doing what is fair, a king makes a country secure. But those who only want money tear it down.
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Jeremiah 22:15-17
“ Jehoiakim, does having more and more cedar boards make you a king? Your father Josiah had enough to eat and drink. He did what was right and fair. So everything went well with him.He stood up for those who were poor or needy. So everything went well with him. That is what it means to know me,” announces the Lord.“ Jehoiakim, the only thing on your mind is to get rich by cheating others. You would even kill people who are not guilty of doing anything wrong. You would mistreat them. You would take everything they own.”