Psalm 119:45
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45 I shall walk at liberty,
for I have sought your precepts.
James 1:25
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25 But those who look into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and persevere, being not hearers who forget but doers who act—they will be blessed in their doing.(A)
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Proverbs 4:12
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12 When you walk, your step will not be hampered,
and if you run, you will not stumble.(A)
Psalm 119:133
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133 Keep my steps steady according to your promise,
and never let iniquity have dominion over me.(A)
Psalm 119:94
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94 I am yours; save me,
for I have sought your precepts.
John 8:30-36
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30 As he was saying these things, many believed in him.
True Disciples
31 Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”(A) 33 They answered him, “We are descendants of Abraham and have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, ‘You will be made free’?”(B)
34 Jesus answered them, “Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin.(C) 35 The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place there forever.(D) 36 So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.
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John 5:39
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39 “You search the scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life, and it is they that testify on my behalf.(A)
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James 2:12
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12 So speak and so act as those who are to be judged by the law of liberty.(A)
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Ephesians 5:17
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17 So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.(A)
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2 Peter 2:19
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19 They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption, for people are slaves to whatever masters them.(A)
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Luke 4:18
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18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to bring good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives
and recovery of sight to the blind,
to set free those who are oppressed,(A)
Ecclesiastes 1:13
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13 I applied my mind to seek and to search out by wisdom all that is done under heaven; it is an unhappy business that God has given to humans to be busy with.(A)
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Proverbs 18:1
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18 The one who lives alone is self-indulgent,
showing contempt for all sound judgment.[a]
Footnotes
- 18.1 Meaning of Heb uncertain
Psalm 119:162
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162 I rejoice at your word
like one who finds great spoil.(A)
Psalm 119:148
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148 My eyes are awake before each watch of the night,
that I may meditate on your promise.
Psalm 119:19
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19 I live as an alien in the land;
do not hide your commandments from me.(A)
Proverbs 2:4-5
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4 if you seek it like silver
and search for it as for hidden treasures—(A)
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord
and find the knowledge of God.(B)
Psalm 119:71
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71 It is good for me that I was humbled,
so that I might learn your statutes.
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