2 Corinthians 7:11
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11 Just see what this godly sorrow produced in you! Such earnestness, such concern to clear yourselves, such indignation, such alarm, such longing to see me, such zeal, and such a readiness to punish wrong. You showed that you have done everything necessary to make things right.
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Romans 14:18
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18 If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and others will approve of you, too.
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2 Timothy 2:15
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An Approved Worker
15 Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.
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1 Timothy 5:21-22
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21 I solemnly command you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus and the highest angels to obey these instructions without taking sides or showing favoritism to anyone.
22 Never be in a hurry about appointing a church leader.[a] Do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
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- 5:22 Greek about the laying on of hands.
2 Corinthians 7:7
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7 His presence was a joy, but so was the news he brought of the encouragement he received from you. When he told us how much you long to see me, and how sorry you are for what happened, and how loyal you are to me, I was filled with joy!
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1 Corinthians 5:13
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13 God will judge those on the outside; but as the Scriptures say, “You must remove the evil person from among you.”[a]
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Psalm 2:11
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11 Serve the Lord with reverent fear,
and rejoice with trembling.
Revelation 3:19
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19 I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference.
Jude 23
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23 Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others,[a] but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives.[b]
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1 Peter 2:2
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2 Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment,
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1 Peter 1:17
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17 And remember that the heavenly Father to whom you pray has no favorites. He will judge or reward you according to what you do. So you must live in reverent fear of him during your time here as “temporary residents.”
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Hebrews 12:15-16
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15 Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. 16 Make sure that no one is immoral or godless like Esau, who traded his birthright as the firstborn son for a single meal.
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Hebrews 4:1
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Promised Rest for God’s People
4 God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it.
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Titus 3:8
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8 This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.
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Philippians 2:12
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Shine Brightly for Christ
12 Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear.
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Ephesians 5:11
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11 Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them.
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Ephesians 4:26
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26 And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.”[a] Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry,
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2 Corinthians 13:7
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7 We pray to God that you will not do what is wrong by refusing our correction. I hope we won’t need to demonstrate our authority when we arrive. Do the right thing before we come—even if that makes it look like we have failed to demonstrate our authority.
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2 Corinthians 9:2
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2 For I know how eager you are to help, and I have been boasting to the churches in Macedonia that you in Greece[a] were ready to send an offering a year ago. In fact, it was your enthusiasm that stirred up many of the Macedonian believers to begin giving.
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- 9:2 Greek in Achaia, the southern region of the Greek peninsula. Macedonia was in the northern region of Greece.
2 Corinthians 7:1
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7 Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God.
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2 Corinthians 6:4
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4 In everything we do, we show that we are true ministers of God. We patiently endure troubles and hardships and calamities of every kind.
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2 Corinthians 2:6
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6 Most of you opposed him, and that was punishment enough.
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1 Corinthians 12:25
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25 This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other.
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1 Corinthians 5:2
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2 You are so proud of yourselves, but you should be mourning in sorrow and shame. And you should remove this man from your fellowship.
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Romans 11:20
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20 Yes, but remember—those branches were broken off because they didn’t believe in Christ, and you are there because you do believe. So don’t think highly of yourself, but fear what could happen.
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