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Habits lead to routines.

Routines lead to lifestyles.

And lifestyles lead to death -

For only Christ can save us now !
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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.
But the scripture has concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. <-----> Galatians 3:21+22

Every ding, every chink, every scratch, every scar, does not make us who we are; but serve to show what we've been through, while The Lord did shape and form.
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But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand. <-----> Isaiah 64:8

You're most welcome Joy !
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Competition creates rivalry,

And rivalry fosters strife,

And strife causes arguments,

And arguments just ain't right !
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And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. <-----> 2nd Timothy 2:24-26

To over proclaim judgment is to sow discouragement.

And to over proclaim mercy is to invite licentiousness.
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Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. <-----> Philippians 4:5

I find particularly disturbing the unsavory characteristics others exhibit, which remind me of my own unresolved issues.
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And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the LORD lives, the man that has done this thing shall surely die:
And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.
And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man.... <-----> 2nd Samuel 12:5-7

One has "arrived", when they offend no one, and nothing offends them.
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...If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. <----> James 3:2

Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. <-----> Psalm 119:165

There is no 110% to give, there's only 100% - any assertion beyond that is pure hyperbole.
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For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error. <-----> 2nd Peter 2:18

A little folly can go a long way towards reeking havoc and destruction...therefore godly wisdom bids us to stay sober for watchfulness' sake.
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Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour:
Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. <-----> 1st Peter 5:8+9

Redundancy of sin is a gruesome bore to behold, but angels excitedly rejoice over true repentance.
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Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you?... <---> Matthew 17:17

Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents. <-----> Luke 15:10

When we can't master our situation, our situation masters us !
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Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ:
That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; <-----> Ephesians 4:13+14

It is The Lord Who avenges me, not because I think "I'm special", but because I believe He Is !
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The LORD lives; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.
It is God that avenges me, and subdues the people under me. <-----> Psalm 18:46+47

The way we apply God's Word does show how well we have heard.
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...Whoso looks into the perfect law of liberty, and continues therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. <-----> James 1:25

Everything changes according to what it's matched up with; except The Lord our God - for He has no match, and therefore changes not !
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Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? <-----> Exodus 15:11

For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. <-----> Malachi 3:6

When you are down to nothing, God is up to something.

"You don't have to believe me, I'm just speakin' my mind"

"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice." ~ Rush

No loss but sin, when no might but right.
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What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? <-----> Romans 6:1+2

Hearken to the voice of wisdom, and gobble with turkeys no more.

Take hold of good understanding, and with eagles thy spirit shall soar.
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Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. <-----> Isaiah 40:30+31