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If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.

Jun 25

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But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.

Jun 25

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highlighted James 1:22 NLT

But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.

Jun 25

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highlighted James 1:21 NLT

So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.

Jun 25

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highlighted James 1:20 NLT

Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.

Jun 25

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highlighted James 1:19 NLT

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

Jun 25

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highlighted James 1:18 NLT

He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession.

Jun 25

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highlighted James 1:17 NLT

Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.

Jun 25

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highlighted James 1:15 NLT

These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.

Jun 25

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highlighted James 1:14 NLT

Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away.

Jun 25

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highlighted James 1:13 NLT

And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else.

Jun 25

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highlighted James 1:12 NLT

God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Jun 25

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highlighted James 1:11 NLT

The hot sun rises and the grass withers; the little flower droops and falls, and its beauty fades away. In the same way, the rich will fade away with all of their achievements.

Jun 25

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highlighted James 1:7 NLT

Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.

Jun 25

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highlighted James 1:8 NLT

Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do.

Jun 25

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highlighted Hebrews 13:16 NLT

And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.

Jun 25

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highlighted Hebrews 13:15 NLT

Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name.

Jun 25

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highlighted Hebrews 13:14 NLT

For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come.

Jun 25

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highlighted Hebrews 13:9 NLT

So do not be attracted by strange, new ideas. Your strength comes from God’s grace, not from rules about food, which don’t help those who follow them.

Jun 25

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highlighted Hebrews 13:7 NLT

Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.

Jun 25

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