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Simple Sanctification: Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV This passage explains the simplicity of the sanctification process. Attempt to do things in accordance to God’s will and submit to him
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Seek after the Treasure of Wisdom: Proverbs 2:3-5
“indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.” – Proverbs 2:3-5 NIV There is an important part of wisdom/understanding
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Actions and Their Consequences: Proverbs 1:31
“they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of their schemes.” – Proverbs 1:31 NIV Actions have consequences and God let’s us feel their effects whether positive or negative. We should be aware of the actions we take and be discerning about how they will ring out and let
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No Good Result from Robbery: Proverbs 1:10-19
“My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them. If they say, “Come along with us; let’s lie in wait for innocent blood, let’s ambush some harmless soul; let’s swallow them alive, like the grave, and whole, like those who go down to the pit; we will get all sorts of
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Fear of the Lord is Needed for Wisdom: Proverbs 1:7
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” – Proverbs 1:7 NIV The fear of the Lord is a worshipping submission and reverential awe towards God our creator. If we do not submit to God and follow his will for us then we are only going against
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Dress to Glorify God and Not Self: 1 Timothy 2:9
“I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,” – 1 Timothy 2:9 NIV With this we see that Paul was talking about how the women shouldn’t dress in a prideful way but should dress themselves in a modest
