Titus 3:10-11 (NLT)

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"Boundaries aren't going to fix the other person. But they are going to help you stay fixed on what is good, what is acceptable, and what you need to stay healthy and safe."

Lysa Terkeurst

Author of "Good Boundaries and Goodbyes"

Titus‬ ‭3‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) If people are causing divisions among you, give a first and second warning. After that, have nothing more to do with them. For people like that have turned away from the truth, and their own sins condemn them.

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Proverbs‬ ‭13‬:‭20‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.

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Colossians 3:9-10 (NLT)

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"Don’t spit in my face and tell me it’s raining."

Unknown origin

Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.

1 Peter‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech.

Proverbs‬ ‭12‬:‭18‬-‭19‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing. Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.

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John 16:33 (NLT)

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"Sometimes the things we fear the most are the tools that God will use in our lives to bring us closer to Him."

Greg Laurie

Senior Pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship 

Riverside, California 

John‬ ‭16‬:‭33‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." 

Jesus Christ

‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭8‬-‭10‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) "Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, 'My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.' So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

Apostle Paul 

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James 1:2-8 (NLT)

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“Difficulties are God’s errands. When we are sent upon them we should esteem it a proof of God’s confidence and as a compliment from Him.”

Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887)

American Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, and speaker, known for his support of the abolition of slavery.

James‬ ‭1‬:‭2‬-‭8‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. 

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do.

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Galatians 6:4-5 (NLT)

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“Enjoy your life without comparing it with that of others.”

Marques De Condorcet (1743-1794)

French philosopher and mathematician

Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭4‬-‭5‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else. For we are each responsible for our own conduct.

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Proverbs 15:1-2 (NLT)

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"Say what you mean, mean what you say, and don't say it in a mean way."

Sara Freed

Proverbs‬ ‭15‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.

Colossians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.

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Matthew 6:33-34 (NLT)

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“Be not miserable about what may happen tomorrow. The same everlasting Father, who cares for you today, will care for you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering, or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it.”Francis De Sales (1567-1622)

Bishop of Geneva, Switzerland

Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭33‬-‭34‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.

Psalms‬ ‭23‬:‭4‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5‬:‭7‬-‭9‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are.

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1 Kings 18:21 (NLT)

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"Standing in the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by the traffic from both sides."

Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013)

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1979-1990)

1 Kings‬ ‭18‬:‭21‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Then Elijah stood in front of them and said, “How much longer will you waver, hobbling between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him! But if Baal is God, then follow him!” But the people were completely silent.

Joshua‬ ‭24‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) "So fear the Lord and serve him wholeheartedly. Put away forever the idols your ancestors worshiped when they lived beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord alone. But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.”

Mark‬ ‭8‬:‭34‬-‭37‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it. And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?

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Proverbs 10:9 (NLT)

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“The better ambitions have to do with the development of character and ability, rather than status and power. Status you can lose. You carry character with you wherever you go, and it allows you to prevail against adversity.”

Jordan B. Peterson

Proverbs‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.

Proverbs‬ ‭11‬:‭3‬-‭6‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people. Riches won’t help on the day of judgment, but right living can save you from death. The godly are directed by honesty; the wicked fall beneath their load of sin. The godliness of good people rescues them; the ambition of treacherous people traps them.

Proverbs‬ ‭22‬:‭1‬, ‭3‬, ‭5‬ ‭(NLT‬) Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold...

A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences...

Corrupt people walk a thorny, treacherous road; whoever values life will avoid it.

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Philippians 2:13 (NLT)

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"He whose life has a why can bear almost any how."

Friedrich Nietzsche

Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭13‬ ‭(NIV‬‬) for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭28‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭2‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

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Psalms 56:1-4 (NLT)

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"Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage."

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist, and poet

Psalms‬ ‭56‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) O God, have mercy on me, for people are hounding me. My foes attack me all day long. I am constantly hounded by those who slander me, and many are boldly attacking me. But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?

1 Corinthians‬ ‭16‬:‭13‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.

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Philippians 4:12-13 (NLT)

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"Most of the shadows of this life are caused by standing in our own sunshine."

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist, and poet

Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭12‬-‭13‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭1‬:‭7‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.

Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

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Colossians 3:12-15 (NLT)

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"To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded."

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist, and ‭‭

Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭12‬-‭15‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.

Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.

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Galatians 6:4-5 (NLT)

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"Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today”

Jordan B. Peterson

Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭4‬-‭5‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else. For we are each responsible for our own conduct.

Galatians‬ ‭1‬:‭10‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.

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Isaiah 26:3-4 (NLT)

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"The heart is rich when it is content, and it is always content when its desires are fixed on God. Nothing can bring greater happiness than doing God’s will for the love of God.”

Miguel Febres Cordero-Munoz (1854-1910)

Isaiah‬ ‭26‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.

Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬-‭9‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. 

Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.

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