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1 Timothy 1:8
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1 Timothy 1:8
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8 We know that the law is good(A) if one uses it properly.
1 Timothy 1:8
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1 Timothy 1:8
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8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;
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Romans 7:12-13
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Romans 7:12-13
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12 So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous and good.(A)
13 Did that which is good, then, become death to me? By no means! Nevertheless, in order that sin might be recognized as sin, it used what is good(B) to bring about my death,(C) so that through the commandment sin might become utterly sinful.
Romans 7:12-13
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Romans 7:12-13
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12 Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
13 Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful.
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Romans 7:16
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Romans 7:16
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16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good.(A)
Romans 7:16
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Romans 7:16
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16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.
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2 Timothy 2:5
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2 Timothy 2:5
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5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown(A) except by competing according to the rules.
2 Timothy 2:5
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2 Timothy 2:5
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5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
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Galatians 3:21
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Galatians 3:21
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21 Is the law, therefore, opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not!(A) For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law.(B)
Galatians 3:21
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Galatians 3:21
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21 Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.
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Romans 7:18
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Romans 7:18
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18 For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature.[a](A) For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.
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- Romans 7:18 Or my flesh
Romans 7:18
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Romans 7:18
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18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
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Psalm 19:7-10
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Psalm 19:7-10
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7 The law of the Lord(A) is perfect,(B)
refreshing the soul.(C)
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,(D)
making wise the simple.(E)
8 The precepts of the Lord are right,(F)
giving joy(G) to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.(H)
9 The fear of the Lord(I) is pure,
enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
and all of them are righteous.(J)
Psalm 19:7-10
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Psalm 19:7-10
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7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
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Romans 12:2
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Romans 12:2
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2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
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Romans 7:22
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Romans 7:22
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Romans 7:22
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Romans 7:22
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22 For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:
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Psalm 119:127-128
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Psalm 119:127-128
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127 Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
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Psalm 119:96-105
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Psalm 119:96-105
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96 To all perfection I see a limit,
but your commands are boundless.(A)
מ Mem
97 Oh, how I love your law!(B)
I meditate(C) on it all day long.
98 Your commands are always with me
and make me wiser(D) than my enemies.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers,
for I meditate on your statutes.(E)
100 I have more understanding than the elders,
for I obey your precepts.(F)
101 I have kept my feet(G) from every evil path
so that I might obey your word.(H)
102 I have not departed from your laws,(I)
for you yourself have taught(J) me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey(K) to my mouth!(L)
104 I gain understanding(M) from your precepts;
therefore I hate every wrong path.(N)
נ Nun
Psalm 119:96-105
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Psalm 119:96-105
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96 I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
97 O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.
102 I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.
103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.
105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
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Nehemiah 9:13
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Nehemiah 9:13
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13 Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes and commandments:
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Deuteronomy 4:6-8
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Deuteronomy 4:6-8
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6 Observe(A) them carefully, for this will show your wisdom(B) and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”(C) 7 What other nation is so great(D) as to have their gods near(E) them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him? 8 And what other nation is so great as to have such righteous decrees and laws(F) as this body of laws I am setting before you today?
Deuteronomy 4:6-8
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Deuteronomy 4:6-8
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6 Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.
7 For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the Lord our God is in all things that we call upon him for?
8 And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day?
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