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And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.

Mar 3

But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to him at all.)

Mar 3

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highlighted Romans 8:8 NLT

That’s why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God.

Mar 3

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highlighted Romans 8:5 NLT

Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.

Mar 3

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highlighted Proverbs 28:16 NLT

A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people, but one who hates corruption will have a long life.

Mar 3

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highlighted Proverbs 28:28 NLT

When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding. When the wicked meet disaster, the godly flourish.

Mar 3

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highlighted Proverbs 28:27 NLT

Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.

Mar 3

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highlighted Proverbs 28:25 NLT

Greed causes fighting; trusting the LORD leads to prosperity.

Mar 3

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highlighted Proverbs 28:24 NLT

Anyone who steals from his father and mother and says, “What’s wrong with that?” is no better than a murderer.

Mar 3

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highlighted Proverbs 28:23 NLT

In the end, people appreciate honest criticism far more than flattery.

Mar 3

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highlighted Proverbs 28:21 NLT

Showing partiality is never good, yet some will do wrong for a mere piece of bread.

Mar 3

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highlighted Proverbs 28:19 NLT

A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies ends up in poverty.

Mar 3

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highlighted Proverbs 28:18 NLT

The blameless will be rescued from harm, but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed.

Mar 3

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highlighted Proverbs 28:15 NLT

A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.

Mar 3

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highlighted Proverbs 28:13 NLT

People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.

Mar 3

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highlighted Proverbs 28:12 NLT

When the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.

Mar 3

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highlighted Proverbs 28:9 NLT

God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law.

Mar 3

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highlighted Proverbs 28:8 NLT

Income from charging high interest rates will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.

Mar 3

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highlighted Proverbs 28:7 NLT

Young people who obey the law are wise; those with wild friends bring shame to their parents.

Mar 3

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highlighted Proverbs 28:6 NLT

Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and rich.

Mar 3

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