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A


ABORTION

  • God cares for the unborn (Exodus 21:22-25)
  • We should protect the helpless (Psalm 82:3-4)
  • Children are from God (Psalm 127:3)
  • God forms every child (Psalm 139:13-16)
  • God plans the future of every child (Jeremiah 1:5)

ACCOUNTABILITY

  • God will judge our work (2 Chronicles 19:5-10)
  • Sin has consequences (Ezekiel 18:20)
  • God will hold us accountable for our sin (Ezekiel 18:30)
  • We are accountable for every word that we speak (Matthew 12:36)
  • Confronting others with their sins should be done in private (Matthew 18:15)
  • We should hold each other accountable (Luke 17:3)
  • We are accountable for what we believe (John 3:18)
  • God holds Christians accountable (Romans 14:11-12)
  • God will reward Christians for their good deeds (1 Corinthians 3:8)
  • God will examine our actions (2 Corinthians 5:10)

ADOLESCENCE

  • Young people should worship God (1 Kings 18:12)
  • God can give hope to young people (Psalm 71:5)
  • Young people should remember God (Ecclesiastes 12:1)
  • Young people should be an example to others (1Timothy 4:12)
  • Young people should run from their youthful lust (2 Timothy 2:22)

ADULTERY

  • God forbids adultery (Exodus 20:14)
  • Adultery has consequences (Proverbs 6:26)
  • Adultery is foolish (Proverbs 6:32)
  • Adultery is disgusting to God (Jeremiah 7:9-10)
  • God considers lust as sinful as adultery (Matthew 5:27-28)
  • Divorce often leads to adultery (Mark 10:11-12)
  • God can forgive the adulterer (John 8:1-11)

ALCOHOL

  • Being controlled by alcohol is foolish (Proverbs 20:1)
  • Becoming drunk is sin (Romans 13:13-14)
  • God hates drunkenness (Galatians 5:19-21)
  • Church leaders should not be controlled by alcohol (Titus 1:7)

ANGER

  • Anger can lead to murder (Genesis 4:3-8)
  • Anger leads to evil actions (Psalm 37:8)
  • Showing anger is foolish (Proverbs 12:16)
  • Gentle words can soothe anger (Proverbs 15:1)
  • Being quick-tempered is foolish (Ecclesiastes 7:9)
  • God becomes angry when we are ruled by anger (Amos 1:11)
  • Anger is like murdering someone (Matthew 5:21-22)
  • Jesus grew angry at sin (John 2:13-17)
  • Anger can give Satan a place in your life (Ephesians 4:26-27)
  • Christians should get rid of anger (Colossians 3:8)
  • Leaders in the church should not be quick-tempered (Titus 1:7)
  • Be slow to become angry (James 1:19)

APPEARANCE

  • God is not impressed by someone's appearance (1 Samuel 16:7)
  • Physical beauty fades (Proverbs 31:30)
  • Do not worry about clothes (Matthew 6:25-34)
  • Appearances can be deceiving (Matthew 23:27)
  • Christians should care more about their spiritual welfare than their physical appearance (1 Timothy 2:9-10)
  • Do not judge others by their appearance (James 2:2-4)
  • Inner beauty is more important than physical beauty (1 Peter 3:1-6)

ARMOR

  • Armor for physical battle (1 Samuel 17:38)
  • Soldiers need armor (Jeremiah 46:3-4)
  • Weapons cannot stop God's power (Ezekiel 38:4)
  • Spiritual armor prepares us for life (Romans 13:12)
  • Righteousness is a spiritual weapon (2 Corinthians 6:7)
  • God's weapons conquer Satan's strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4)
  • Put on the armor of God (Ephesians 6:11-18)

ATONEMENT

  • God required a perfect sacrifice (Exodus 12:5)
  • God required blood for our atonement (Leviticus 17:11)
  • Jesus paid for all of our sins (Isaiah 53:3-12)
  • Atonement is good news (Luke 4:18-19)
  • Jesus willingly died for our sins (John 10:17)
  • Christ secured salvation through his blood (Acts 20:28)
  • Jesus provided the atonement for sins (Romans 3:23-25)
  • Jesus' death purchased forgiveness (1 Corinthians 7:23)
  • Jesus died for sins (1 Corinthians 15:3)
  • Our atonement allows us to know God (Ephesians 2:13)
  • Jesus' death rescues us from eternal punishment (Colossians 1:13)
  • Christ's death purifies God's people (Titus 2:14)
  • Sin requires that a sacrifice be made (Hebrews 9:22)
  • Jesus' sacrifice was perfect (1 Peter 1:18-19)
  • Jesus took our punishment (1 Peter 2:21-24)
  • We cannot improve Jesus' sacrifice (1 Peter 3:18)

AUTHORITY (see also Respect)

  • God will hold people in authority accountable for their actions (Daniel 4:31)
  • Jesus is the highest authority (Matthew 28:18)
  • God gave government its authority (John 19:11)
  • Christians should obey the government (Romans 13:1-2)
  • Parents are authorities to their children (Ephesians 6:1)
  • The Bible is our authority (2 Timothy 3:16)
  • Church leaders are authoritative (Hebrews 13:17)

  ABUSE

  • God cares about minorities (Exodus 22:21)
  • God protects those who are helpless (Psalm 12:5)
  • Jesus was abused (Matthew 26:67-68)
  • Abuse has no place in family relationships (Ephesians 5:21-6:4)

ACCUSATIONS

  • Satan accuses God's people of doing wrong (Zechariah 3:1)
  • Jesus was falsely accused (Matthew 26:59-60)
  • Christians' sins are forgiven (Colossians 1:22)
  • Accusations against church leaders must come from more than one person (1 Timothy 5:19)
  • Satan is known as the Accuser (Revelation 12:10)

ADOPTION, SPIRITUAL

  • God helps his children grow (Deuteronomy 8:5)
  • God's children should obey him (Deuteronomy 26:18)
  • God disciplines his children (2 Samuel 7:14)
  • Do not despise God's discipline (Proverbs 3:11-12)
  • God is our Father (Matthew 6:9)
  • Christians are God's children (John 1:12)
  • God's Spirit leads his children (Romans 8:14-17)
  • Christians should be separate from the world (2 Corinthians 6:17-18)
  • All of God's children are equal in God's eyes (Galatians 3:28)
  • God's children will receive a spiritual inheritance (Galatians 4:4-7)
  • God chose us to be his children (Ephesians 1:4-5)
  • Jesus is our spiritual brother (Hebrews 2:11)

ADVICE

  • Leaders should consider the advice of others (Exodus 18:13-26)
  • Older people often give wise advice (1 Kings 12:1-11)
  • Stay away from people who give wicked advice (Psalm 1:1)
  • God's advice is best (Psalm 73:24)
  • Wise people seek advice (Proverbs 1:5)
  • Advice helps provide success (Proverbs 11:14)
  • Foolish people do not listen to advice (Proverbs 12:15)
  • Give advice to those in need (1 Thessalonians 5:14)

ANGELS

  • Angels carry out God's judgment (2 Samuel 24:16-17)
  • Angels serve God (Psalm 103:21)
  • Angels praise God (Psalm 148:2)
  • Angels are messengers (Daniel 4:17)
  • Angels protect God's people (Daniel 6:22)
  • Angels do not marry (Matthew 22:30)
  • Angels do not die (Luke 20:36)
  • Angels will be judged by people (1 Corinthians 6:3)
  • Satan disguises himself as an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14)
  • Angels encourage Christians (Hebrews 1:14)
  • Angels who sinned were thrown into Hell (2 Peter 2:4)
  • Angels are holy (Jude 1:14)
  • Angels are in the presence of God (Revelation 4:8)
  • Angels should not be worshiped (Revelation 22:8-9)

ANTICHRIST

  • Many will claim to be God's messenger (Matthew 24:5)
  • Many will have miraculous powers (Matthew 24:24)
  • Many will claim to be Christ (Luke 21:8)
  • The Antichrist will be lawless and deceitful (2 Thessalonians 2:1-10)
  • There are many antichrists (1 John 2:18)
  • The Antichrist will oppose God (1 John 4:3)
  • The Antichrist will curse God (Revelation 13:1-8)
  • The Antichrist will be punished by God (Revelation 20:10)

ARGUMENTS

  • Arguments can be avoided by using gentle words (Proverbs 15:1)
  • Loving arguments is a sin (Proverbs 17:19)
  • A fool is quick to argue (Proverbs 20:3)
  • Avoid becoming entangled in others' arguments (Proverbs 26:17)
  • Avoid arguing with a weak Christian (Romans 14:1)
  • We should avoid arguments (Philippians 2:14)
  • Arguments between Christians are useless (Titus 3:9)

ASSURANCE

  • God always holds his children (Psalm 37:23-24)
  • God will never abandon his people (Psalm 138:8)
  • God's promises last forever (Jeremiah 32:40)
  • False assurance is dangerous (Luke 18:18-30)
  • We can be assured of eternal life (John 5:24)
  • God will not refuse any who come to him (John 6:37-40)
  • Our place in God's family is secure (John 10:27-28)
  • Christians have peace with God (Romans 5:1-5)
  • Nothing can separate us from God's love (Romans 8:35-39)
  • Salvation cannot be canceled (Romans 11:29)
  • Accountability should help others (Galatians 6:1)
  • Our salvation was guaranteed before Creation (Ephesians 1:4-5)
  • Assurance comes from faith (Ephesians 3:12)
  • God will guard what has been entrusted to him (2 Timothy 1:12)

ATTITUDE

  • Bad attitudes hurt our relationship with God (Genesis 4:6-7)
  • Bad attitudes lead to poor decisions (Numbers 14:1-4)
  • Always trust God for your life (Proverbs 29:25)
  • Choose a positive attitude (Habakkuk 3:17-19)
  • God will reward the meek (Matthew 5:5)
  • God gives Christians a new attitude (Philippians 1:20-25)
  • We should imitate Jesus' attitude (Philippians 2:5)
  • Christians should always rejoice (Philippians 4:4)
  • Never be anxious (Philippians 4:6-7)

B


BAPTISM

  • Baptism signifies repentance (Matthew 3:11)
  • All followers of Jesus should be baptized (Matthew 28:19)
  • Jesus was baptized (Mark 1:9)
  • Jesus baptizes with the Holy Spirit (John 1:32-33)
  • Baptism is closely linked with a changed life (Acts 2:38)
  • New Christians should be baptized (Acts 8:12-17)
  • Entire families of the early church were baptized (Acts 16:33:34)
  • Baptism initiates us into Christ (Romans 6:3-8)
  • Salvation is identified with baptism (1 Peter 3:21)

BIBLE

  • The Bible is perfect (Psalm 18:30)
  • The Bible is true (Psalm 33:4)
  • The Bible will last forever (Psalm 119:89)
  • The Bible gives us wisdom (Psalm 119:99)
  • The Bible can be trusted (Psalm 119:138)
  • The Bible reveals the truth (Acts 18:28)
  • The Bible is holy (Romans 1:2)
  • God's Holy Spirit helps us understand the Bible (1 Corinthians 2:12-16)
  • The Bible is authoritative (Galatians 3:10)
  • The Bible is a Christian's spiritual weapon (Ephesians 6:17)
  • The Bible is inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16)
  • The Bible judges our life (Hebrews 4:12)
  • The Bible helps us grow spiritually (1 Peter 2:2)

BLESSING

  • God blesses those who obey Him (Leviticus 26:3-5)
  • God blesses godly people (Psalm 5:12)
  • We are blessed when we worship God (Psalm 24:3-6)
  • Christians bless God through praise (Psalm 103:1)
  • God will bless those who fear (respect) Him (Psalm 112:1-3)
  • God blesses us when we seek to please Him (Matthew 6:33)
  • Christians should bless their enemies (Luke 6:28)
  • Salvation is our greatest blessing (Ephesians 1:3)
  • The Bible brings us blessing (James 1:25)

BODY OF CHRIST

  • The body of Christ has been given many gifts (Romans 12:3-6)
  • There are many parts, but one body (1 Corinthians 12:12-13)
  • Christians make up the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27)
  • Christians of different nationalities form one body (Ephesians 3:6)
  • There must be unity in the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:3)
  • Different members of the body help each other grow (Ephesians 4:11-12)
  • Jesus is the head of the body (Colossians 1:18)

BELIEF

  • Believing God makes us righteous (Genesis 15:6)
  • Belief in God should be accompanied by action (Deuteronomy 27:10)
  • Belief affects the way we live (Mark 1:15)
  • Right beliefs are important for salvation (Romans 10:9)
  • Believing is more than acknowledging (James 2:21)

BIRTH

  • God is the Life-Giver (Genesis 2:7)
  • Children are a blessing from God (Psalm 127:3-5)
  • God carefully creates each person (Psalm 139:13-14)
  • God's Son was born (Isaiah 9:6)
  • God plans the lives of people before they are born (Jeremiah 1:5)
  • Jesus' birth (Luke 2:7)
  • God's children are reborn spiritually (John 1:12-13)
  • People must be reborn spiritually to enter heaven (John 3:3)

BLOOD

  • God hates the shedding of an innocent person's blood (Genesis 4:10)
  • Jesus' blood seals God's relationship with His people (Matthew 26:28)
  • Jesus' blood allows us to have access to God (Romans 5:8-9)
  • Christians are redeemed by Jesus' blood (Ephesians 1:5-7)
  • Blood is required for forgiveness (Hebrews 9:22)

BOOK OF LIFE

  • God writes our names in His book (Psalm 87:6)
  • The names of Christians are in the Book of Life (Philippians 4:3)
  • Our names cannot be removed from the Book of Life (Revelation 3:5)
  • People whose names are not written in the Book of Life will experience
  • God's wrath (Revelation 20:15)
  • Only those whose names are in God's Book will enter Heaven (Revelation 21:27)

BRIDE

  • God's children should be as pure as a bride (Isaiah 49:18)
  • We should be devoted to God as a bride is to her husband (Jeremiah 2:2)
  • The church is the bride of Christ (2 Corinthians 11:2-3)
  • The bride of Christ will be presented to Christ (Revelation 19:7)

BUSINESS

  • God's people should be good workers (Genesis 31:42)
  • Work should not overrun your time with God (Exodus 16:23)
  • God gives you the ability to work (Exodus 35:30-31)
  • Workers should be trustworthy (Proverbs 25:13)
  • Do the best job you can (Ecclesiastes 9:10)
  • Work as though Jesus were your boss (Ephesians 6:6-7)
  • Christians should do their best at their job (Titus 2:9-10)

C


CARING

  • God cares for His people (Deuteronomy 7:9)
  • God cares for underprivileged people (Psalm 68:5)
  • Protect the needy (Psalm 82:3)
  • God's people should help the oppressed (Isaiah 1:17)
  • Care for your enemies (Luke 6:27)
  • God's people should care for the needy (Luke 14:13-14)
  • God cares for His children (Romans 1:6-7)
  • Treat parents with care (Ephesians 6:2)
  • Treat coworkers with care (Colossians 4:1)
  • Care for the elderly (1 Timothy 5:1-4)
  • Christians need to care for the needy (James 1:27)

CHURCH

  • Jesus is the cornerstone of the church (Psalm 118:22)
  • We should have joy going to God's house (Psalm 122:1)
  • Satan works against the church (Matthew 16:18)
  • Members of the church should take care of each other (Acts 2:44)
  • The church sends out missionaries (Acts 13:2)
  • The church is like a body (1 Corinthians 12:12-13)
  • The church is a family of Christians (Galatians 6:10)
  • God's children form the church (Ephesians 2:19-22)
  • The church should not allow immoral behavior by its members (Ephesians 5:3-4)
  • Christ is the head of the church (Colossians 1:18)
  • Many people groups form one universal church (Colossians 3:11)
  • Church leaders are qualified to lead by their character (Titus 1:6-9)
  • The church is made up of God's children (1 John 3:1)
  • The church is the bride of Christ (Revelation 19:7-8)

COMPLAIN

  • Bring your complaints to God (Psalm 142:1-2)
  • Christians should not complain to each other (Philippians 2:14)
  • People complain because they want their own way (Jude 1:16)

CONSCIENCE

  • Conscience moves us to turn from our mistakes (Proverbs 28:13)
  • We can suppress our conscience (Jonah 1:5)
  • The Holy Spirit can speak through our conscience (Romans 9:1)
  • Keep your conscience clear (1 Timothy 1:18-19)
  • Church leaders must have clear consciences (1 Timothy 3:9)
  • Consciences can be destroyed (1 Timothy 4:2)
  • Jesus' forgiveness clears our conscience (Hebrews 9:14)
  • A clear conscience helps us live a God-honoring life (1 Peter 3:16)

COVENANT

  • God's promise can be trusted (Genesis 9:17)
  • Jesus established a new covenant (Luke 22:20)
  • God's covenant brings like (2 Corinthians 3:6)
  • The new covenant is superior to the old covenant (Hebrews 8:6)
  • The old covenant foreshadowed the new covenant (Hebrews 10:1)

CRITICISM

  • Take care of your own problems before criticizing others (Matthew 7:3-5)
  • Criticism should help people deepen their relationship with God (Luke 17:3-5)
  • Criticism should be given with a loving attitude (1 Corinthians 13:4-5)
  • Harsh criticism can destroy rather than help (Galatians 5:15)

CULT

  • God hates the occult (Leviticus 19:26)
  • God judges those who wrongly claim to speak for Him (Deuteronomy 18:20-22)
  • God hates cultic practices (2 Kings 17:17)
  • God despises false prophets (Ezekiel 13:8-9)
  • False teachers will come (Matthew 7:15)
  • Only Jesus brings salvation (John 14:6)
  • Members of the occult will never enter God's Kingdom (Galatians 5:19-21)
  • Be careful in your spiritual life (1 Thessalonians 5:21)

CHILDREN

  • God tells children to honor their parents (Exodus 20:12)
  • Parents should teach their children to follow God (Deuteronomy 6:6-7)
  • Christians are children of God (John 1:12)
  • Children of God should imitate God (Ephesians 5:1)
  • Parents should nurture their children (Ephesians 6:4)
  • Children must obey their parents (Colossians 3:20)

COMFORT

  • Friends should comfort each other (Job 2:12-13)
  • God comforts us (Isaiah 40:1-11)
  • God promises to comfort those who mourn (Matthew 5:4)
  • God's Holy Spirit is our Comforter (John 14:16)
  • Jesus has overcome the world's troubles (John 16:33)
  • God comforts those who are hurting (2 Corinthians 1:3-11)
  • Christians should comfort each other (1 Thessalonians 4:18)
  • All pain will end (Revelations 21:3-4)

COMPROMISE

  • Do not compromise your convictions (1 Kings 11:4)
  • Compromise can be wise (Matthew 5:25)
  • Compromise can divide our loyalty (Matthew 6:24)
  • Compromise can keep us from doing what is right (Mark 15:15)
  • Compromise can weaken faith (2 Corinthians 6:14-18)

CONFESSION OF SIN

  • Sin must be confessed (Leviticus 5:5)
  • God will restore those who turn away from evil (2 Chronicles 7:14)
  • Remorse accompanies confessing sin (Ezra 10:1)
  • God forgives confessed sins (Psalm 32:5)
  • Do not try to hide sin (Proverbs 28:13)
  • Confession of sin accompanies a changed lifestyle (2 Timothy 2:19)
  • God purifies those who confess their sin (1 John 1:9)

COURAGE

  • God gives us victory (Psalm 112:8)
  • Jesus' strength gives us courage (John 16:33)
  • Courage helps us boldly represent Christ (Acts 4:31)
  • Christians should be courageous (1 Corinthians 16:13)
  • Pray for courage (Ephesians 6:19-20)
  • Christians can pray to God with confidence (Hebrews 4:16)

CREATION

  • God the Holy Spirit was involved in Creation (Genesis 1:1-2)
  • God created people (Genesis 1:27)
  • God created the world good (Genesis 1:31)
  • God the Father was involved in Creation (Psalm 33:6)
  • God rules over His creation (Psalm 89:11)
  • God created every angel (Psalm 148:2-5)
  • God created everything (Jeremiah 10:16)
  • Creation reveals God's greatness (Amos 4:13)
  • Jesus was involved in Creation (Colossians 1:16)
  • God the Creator is worthy of worship (Revelation 4:11)
  • God will make a new heaven and new earth (Revelation 21:1-4)

CROSS

  • Jesus was crucified (Matthew 27:31-35)
  • Christians should pick up their own crosses (Mark 8:34-38)
  • Jesus' death was powerful (1 Corinthians 1:17-18)
  • Jesus' death unified all Christians (Ephesians 2:16)
  • Jesus' death was a sacrifice (Colossians 1:20-22)
  • Jesus' death defeated Satan (Colossians 2:14-15)
  • Jesus' cross is an example for us (Hebrews 12:2)

D


DARKNESS, SPIRITUAL

  • God's Word enlightens us (Psalm 119:105)
  • The way of wicked people is darkness (Proverbs 4:19)
  • Jesus brings light to darkened lives (John 1:5)
  • Living without God is living in spiritual darkness (Acts 26:17-18)
  • Christians do not live in spiritual darkness (Ephesians 5:8)
  • God rescued us from eternal darkness (Colossians 1:13)
  • There is no darkness in Jesus (1 John 1:5)
  • Sinners' eternal punishment will be in darkness (Jude 1:4-13)

DECISIONS

  • Pray before making decisions (Nehemiah 1:4)
  • Decide to do things that honor God (Job 1:8)
  • God's Word helps us make decisions (Psalm 119:105)
  • Get good advice before making decisions (Proverbs 18:15)
  • Ask God for wisdom before making decisions (James 1:2-8)

DEPRESSION

  • Depression can follow exhausting times (Judges 15:18)
  • God can encourage hurting people (2 Samuel 22:29-31)
  • Depression can follow success (1 Kings 19:3-4)
  • God helps those who feel crushed (Psalm 34:18)
  • Abraham had hope when there was no reason to hope (Romans 4:18-22)
  • God will wipe away depression (Revelation 21:4)

DETERMINATION

  • Be determined to obey God (1 Samuel 7:3)
  • Determine not to sin (Job 31:1)
  • Determine to stand firm (Isaiah 7:9)
  • God helps us be determined (Isaiah 50:7)
  • Determine to follow Christ (Mark 8:34-38)

DEVOTION

  • Be fully devoted to God (1 Chronicles 28:9)
  • Worship God with devotion (1 Chronicles 29:9)
  • Be devoted to prayer (Psalm 5:3)
  • Let your life be devoted to God (Romans 12:1-2)

DISCERNMENT

  • The Bible will help you discern bad teaching (Acts 17:11)
  • God grants discernment (1 Corinthians 12:10)
  • Discern between right and wrong behavior (Hebrews 5:14)
  • Ask God for help in discerning his will (James 1:5)

DISCIPLESHIP

  • Christians are to make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20)
  • Jesus' followers are known by their love (John 13:35)
  • Christians should help other Christians grow (Acts 14:21-22)

DISCRIMINATION

  • Be fair in your judgment of others (Leviticus 19:15)
  • Don't discriminate against someone who is not powerful (Deuteronomy 1:17)
  • Do not oppress the disadvantaged (Malachi 3:5)
  • God does not discriminate among his people (Acts 10:34)
  • All Christians are equal in God's eyes (Galatians 3:28)
  • God will judge those who discriminate (Colossians 3:25)
  • Do not discriminate against the poor (James 2:1-9)

DOCTRINE

  • Protect sound doctrine (2 Timothy 1:13-14)
  • Doctrine comes from the Bible (2 Timothy 3:16)
  • Leaders in the church must have sound doctrine (Titus 1:6-9)
  • Christians should teach correct beliefs (Titus 2:1)

DRINKING

  • People controlled by alcohol are fools (Proverbs 20:1)
  • Alcohol can cause you to become poor (Proverbs 21:17)
  • Alcohol can destroy you (Proverbs 23:29-35)
  • God will judge those who are controlled by alcohol (Isaiah 5:22)
  • Becoming drunk is dangerous (Luke 21:34)
  • Drunkenness is not fitting for a Christian (Romans 13:11-14)
  • Drunkenness can cause immoral behavior (Ephesians 5:18)

DEATH

  • Death is a result of sin (Genesis 3:17-19)
  • Life is short (Job 7:6-7)
  • Every person will face death (Psalm 89:48)
  • Death of Christians is precious (Psalm 116:15)
  • Christians enter perfect peace at death (Isaiah 57:1-2)
  • God has power over death (John 14:19)
  • The death of Christians brings fellowship with Jesus (Acts 7:59)
  • God provides eternal life (Romans 6:23)
  • Jesus will raise everyone who has died (1 Corinthians 15:20-23)
  • Living in heaven is better than living on earth (2 Corinthians 5:6-7)
  • Death is not the end of a person (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14)
  • Prepare your spiritual life for death (Hebrews 9:27-28)
  • We don't know how long we'll live (James 4:13-14)
  • God will destroy death (Revelation 21:4)

DEMONS (see also Satan)

  • Worship in false religions honors demons (Psalm 106:37)
  • Demons try to hinder God's plan (Daniel 10:13)
  • Demons are no match for Jesus (Mark 1:34)
  • Demons want to destroy people (Mark 5:5)
  • Demons submit to the name of Jesus (Luke 10:17)
  • Demons can be driven out by Jesus' followers (Acts 16:16-18)
  • Demons are powerful (Acts 19:16)
  • Demons cannot separate people from God's love (Romans 8:38-39)
  • Demons deceive people (2 Corinthians 11:13-15)
  • Christians fight against the plans of demons (Ephesians 6:12)
  • Demons want to mislead people (1 Timothy 4:1-2)
  • Demons believe in God (James 2:19)
  • Demons are angels that that have sinned (2 Peter 2:4)
  • God will judge demons (Jude 1:6)
  • Do not take demons lightly (Jude 1:8-9)
  • Demons can work miracles (Revelation 16:13-14)
  • In the last days, demons will be bound by God (Revelation 20:1-3)

DESIRES

  • You should not desire something that belongs to someone else (Exodus 20:17)
  • Wicked people desire evil (Psalm 36:1-4)
  • God gives those who fellowship with him what they desire (Psalm 37:4)
  • Desire to know God (Psalm 42:1)
  • Desire to worship God (Psalm 84:1-2)
  • Desire to honor God (Psalm 86:12)
  • Do not desire self-promotion (Psalm 119:36)
  • Money doesn't satisfy desires (Ecclesiastes 5:10)
  • Christians should not give in to sinful desires (Ephesians 4:22)
  • Sinful desires should not have a home with God's children (1 Peter 1:14)
  • Desire to do God's will (1 Peter 4:2)
  • God's children desire to obey God (1 John 2:3-6)

DISCIPLINE

  • Punishment is a consequence of sinful actions (Genesis 3:6-19)
  • God's punishment does not change his love for us (Psalm 89:32-33)
  • The Lord disciplines those he loves (Proverbs 3:11-12)
  • Parents are responsible to discipline their children (Proverbs 13:24)
  • Punishment for sin may be swift and severe (Acts 5:1-11)
  • Paul commanded punishment for blatant sin in the church (1 Corinthians 5:1-5)
  • Punishment should lead to repentance (2 Corinthians 7:8-9)
  • Sometimes God punishes us to bring us back to himself (Hebrews 12:5-11)

DISHONESTY

  • Dishonesty is listed in the Ten Commandments (Leviticus 19:11)
  • Be honest in your business dealings (Leviticus 19:35-36)
  • Do not lie for your own gain (Deuteronomy 19:14)
  • Dishonest people cannot know God (Psalm 101:7)
  • God hates deception (Proverbs 12:22)
  • God will punish those who take advantage of others (1 Thessalonians 4:6)

DOUBT

  • God will help us overcome doubts (Psalm 42:5-6)
  • God doesn't leave us during our time of doubt (Isaiah 40:27-28)
  • Help those who have spiritual doubts (Hebrews 3:12)
  • Doubts inhibits our prayers (James 1:5-7)

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EARTH

  • God created the earth (Genesis 1:1)
  • People are the caretakers of the earth (Genesis 1:28)
  • The earth was cursed because of sin (Genesis 3:17-19)
  • The earth belongs to God (Psalm 89:11)
  • The earth was created for God's glory (Colossians 1:16)
  • Jesus sustains the earth (Hebrews 1:3)

EMOTIONS

  • Emotions can lead us to sin (Genesis 4:2-6)
  • Emotions can lead to foolish promises (Judges 11:29-40)
  • Emotions are a part of worship (Ezra 3:1-13)
  • God heals those with broken hearts (Psalm 34:18)
  • Carefully guard your emotions (Proverbs 4:23)
  • Emotions can crush us (Proverbs 15:13)
  • Do not be led by emotions (Proverbs 19:2)
  • Jesus experienced emotions (John 11:35)
  • Emotions are not reliable guides (Galatians 5:1-17)
  • Some emotions can be sinful (Ephesians 4:31)

ENCOURAGEMENT

  • Encourage the underprivileged (Isaiah 1:17)
  • God encourages us (Isaiah 40:31)
  • The Holy Spirit encourages us (Acts 9:31)
  • Encourage your neighbor (Romans 15:2)
  • The Bible encourages us (Romans 15:4)
  • Our position in Christ encourages us (Philippians 2:1)
  • We should encourage each other (1 Thessalonians 4:18)
  • Encourage those who are weak and afraid (1 Thessalonians 5:14)
  • Encourage elderly people (1 Timothy 5:1-4)
  • Encourage others not to sin (Hebrews 3:13)
  • Encourage others to love (Hebrews 10:24)

EDUCATION

  • Parents are responsible to teach their children (Deuteronomy 6:1-9)
  • Train children to follow God (Proverbs 22:6)
  • Christians should always learn more about God (Ephesians 4:14-15)

EMBARRASSMENT

  • Be careful not to embarrass others (Ruth 2:15)
  • Embarrassment can lead to rash actions (Matthew 14:1-12)
  • We should not be embarrassed about the gospel (Romans 1:16)
  • We should not be embarrassed by Jesus (Galatians 1:10)

EMPLOYMENT

  • God's people should be good workers (Genesis 31:42)
  • Work should not overrun your time with God (Exodus 16:23)
  • God gives you the ability to work (Exodus 35:30-31)
  • Workers should be trustworthy (Proverbs 25:13)
  • Do the best job you can (Ecclesiastes 9:10)
  • Work as though Jesus were your boss (Ephesians 6:6-7)
  • Christians should do their best at their job (Titus 2:9-10)

  ENVY

  • Envy can destroy someone (Job 5:2)
  • Do not envy those who do wrong (Psalm 37:1)
  • Do not envy the prosperity of wicked people (Psalm 73:2-3)
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