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1
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Acting upon the instructions given by Christ, the [Paul & Silas] would not urge their presence where it was not desired.

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AA 218
Acting upon the instructions given by Christ, the [Paul & Silas] would not urge their presence where it was not desired.
AA218

2
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TMB 75

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But it is only the Spirit of God that gives love for hatred. To be kind to the unthankful and to the evil, to do good hoping for nothing again, is the insignia of the royalty of heaven, the sure token by which the children of the Highest reveal their high estate.

3
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3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

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Isaiah 26:3
3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Isaiah. 26:3

4
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2 Chronicles. 20:20

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Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.

5
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1 John 2:16-17

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16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world.
17 And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.

6
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Isaiah 26:3

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3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

7
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But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear. 1 Peter 3:15. – {SD 266.1}

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But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear. 1 Peter 3:15. – {SD 266.1}

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We need to realize daily what a helper we have in Jesus. ….It is your privilege to receive grace from Christ that will enable you to comfort others….. Thus you may have a little heaven here below….. Seek to help wherever you can. – SD 268

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We need to realize daily what a helper we have in Jesus. ….It is your privilege to receive grace from Christ that will enable you to comfort others….. Thus you may have a little heaven here below….. Seek to help wherever you can. – SD 268

9
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God will do great things for those who trust in Him. The reason why His professed people have no greater strength is that they trust so much to their own wisdom, and do not give the Lord an opportunity to reveal His power in their behalf. He will help His believing children in every emergency if they will place their entire confidence in Him and faithfully obey Him. – {PP 493.2}

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God will do great things for those who trust in Him. The reason why His professed people have no greater strength is that they trust so much to their own wisdom, and do not give the Lord an opportunity to reveal His power in their behalf. He will help His believing children in every emergency if they will place their entire confidence in Him and faithfully obey Him. – PP 493

10
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37)““Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven. 38) Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back. ””
‭‭Luke‬ ‭6:37-38‬ ‭NLT‬‬

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37) ““Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven. 38) Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back. ””
‭‭Luke‬ ‭6:37-38‬ ‭NLT‬‬

11
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Fruit of the Spirit

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Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and goodness.

12
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2 Cor. 3: 7-8 / 17-18

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13
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2 Cor 4: 8-10

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14
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….p362

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God who reads the hearts

15
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Thus says the Lord:What wrong did your fathers find in methat they went far from me,and went after worthlessness, and became worthless? Jeremiah 2:5

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Thus says the Lord:What wrong did your fathers find in methat they went far from me,and went after worthlessness, and became worthless? Jeremiah 2:5

16
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In order to become the sons and daughters of God, we must separate from the world. “Come out from among them, and be ye separate,” the Lord says, “and I will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters.” … – {SD 8.4}

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In order to become the sons and daughters of God, we must separate from the world. “Come out from among them, and be ye separate,” the Lord says, “and I will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters.” … – {SD 8.4}

17
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“Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.””
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Hebrews‬ ‭13:5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

18
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Burning words of passion should never be spoken, for in the sight of God and holy angels they are as a species of swearing.

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SD 58

19
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I want you to stand in your individual dignity and in your individual consecration before God, the whole being dedicated to Him. “If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.” – {13MR 202.2}

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I want you to stand in your individual dignity and in your individual consecration before God, the whole being dedicated to Him. “If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.” – {13MR 202.2}

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19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Hebrews 12:19

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Hebrews 12:19
19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

21
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Those who study to see how near they can live to the world and yet gain heaven, will come just near enough to be shut out from heaven. We must accept the suffering part of religion if we would sit down with the Suffering One upon His throne. [29] – {SD 234.3}

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Those who study to see how near they can live to the world and yet gain heaven, will come just near enough to be shut out from heaven. We must accept the suffering part of religion if we would sit down with the Suffering One upon His throne. [29] – {SD 234.3}

22
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“He will again have compassion upon us; he will tread our iniquities under foot; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.”
‭‭Micah‬ ‭7:19‬ ‭ASV‬‬
http://bible.com/12/mic.7.19.asv

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“He will again have compassion upon us; he will tread our iniquities under foot; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.”
‭‭Micah‬ ‭7:19‬ ‭ASV‬‬
http://bible.com/12/mic.7.19.asv

23
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1 John 2:15-17

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“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.”
‭‭1 John‬ ‭2:15-17‬ ‭NIV‬‬

24
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Therefore, as the elect of God, holy & beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, patience…
“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;” NKJV‬‬

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Col 3:12

25
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The spirit of discernment leads to intercession NEVER to fault finding!

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The spirit of discernment leads to intercession NEVER to fault finding! Corrie Ten Boom

26
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“But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language.”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:8‬ ‭NLT‬‬
https://www.bible.com/116/col.3.8.nlt

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Colossians 3:8
“But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language.”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:8‬ ‭NLT‬‬

27
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“……And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, …….”
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Hebrews 12:1-2
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭12:1-2‬ ‭NLT‬‬

28
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“Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby,”
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1 Peter 2:1-2
“Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby,”
‭‭I Peter‬ ‭2:1-2‬ ‭NKJV

29
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“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,”
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Phil 3:12-13
“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭3:12-13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

30
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Act when and how the LORD commands you to act, because your timely obedience not only affects you but so many others. Follow God’s timely instructions and watch how He comes through for you.

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Act when and how the LORD commands you to act, because your timely obedience not only affects you but so many others. Follow God’s timely instructions and watch how He comes through for you.
God Comes Through on Time
By Kenneth A. Bryant

31
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…..He who under abuse or cruelty fails to maintain a calm and trustful spirit robs God of His right to reveal in him His own perfection of character.

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DA 301
The highest evidence of nobility in a Christian is self-control. He who under abuse or cruelty fails to maintain a calm and trustful spirit robs God of His right to reveal in him His own perfection of character.
DA 301

32
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“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”
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Ephesians 4:31-32
“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4:31-32‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

33
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Practice prayer; cultivate humility and meekness; but commit the keeping of your soul to God.

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TDG 22
Practice prayer; cultivate humility and meekness; but commit the keeping of your soul to God. TDG 22

34
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Why then are there so many disagreeable characters in the world? It is because they do not suspect that their disagreeable ways and rough, impolite speech is the result of an unholy heart…. . TDG 32.2

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TDG 32
Why then are there so many disagreeable characters in the world? It is because they do not suspect that their disagreeable ways and rough, impolite speech is the result of an unholy heart….
TDG 32

35
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The highest evidence of nobility in a Christian is self-control.

Desire of Ages, 301.. SD 84.6

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DA301.
The highest evidence of nobility in a Christian is self-control.
DA 301..
SDG 84

36
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All are accountable for their actions while in this world upon probation. All have power to control their actions if they will. …..Jesus, ….:if entreated, will give strength to overcome the most powerful temptations. All can obtain this strength if they seek for it in humility.

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CG 466.
All are accountable for their actions while in this world upon probation. All have power to control their actions if they will. If they are weak in virtue and purity of thoughts and acts, they can obtain help from the Friend of the helpless. Jesus is acquainted with all the weaknesses of human nature, and, if entreated, will give strength to overcome the most powerful temptations. All can obtain this strength if they seek for it in humility.—(Child Guidance, 466, 467.)
. Pr 48.4

37
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We should choose the right because it is right, and leave consequences with God.

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GC 460
We should choose the right because it is right, and leave consequences with God.
GC 460

38
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His prohibitions and injunctions are not intended merely to display His authority, but in all that He does He has the well-being of His children in view. He does not require them to give up anything that it would be for their best interest to retain. . OFC 326.2

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OFC 326
His prohibitions and injunctions are not intended merely to display His authority, but in all that He does He has the well-being of His children in view. He does not require them to give up anything that it would be for their best interest to retain. . OFC 326.2