Scripture… As We Live It #260
This is the 260th passage in “Scripture… As We Live It.”
Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness? Wait a minute… what am I saying? You’re Christians so you can’t be slaves to sin. Just ignore that part. (Romans 6:16 re-mix)
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Scripture… As We Live It #259
This is the 259th passage in “Scripture… As We Live It.”
This is my commandment recommendation, that you love one another as I have loved you as best as you can – at least, those who are lovable… tolerate everyone else if possible. (John 15:12 re-mix)
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Scripture… As We Live It #258
This is the 258th passage in “Scripture… As We Live It.”
And when this letter has been read among you – and your pastor has explained what it means and how to apply it – have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read but don’t worry about the letter from Laodicea because it’s not inspired Scripture like this letter. (Colossians 4:16 re-mix)
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Scripture… As We Live It #257
This is the 257th passage in “Scripture… As We Live It.”
So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God but only in a spiritual sense. In a real, relational sense, you are only fellow citizens with members of your local church. (Ephesians 2:19 re-mix)
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Scripture… As We Live It #256
This is the 256th passage in “Scripture… As We Live It.”
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. But, sue them if they attempt to take away your rights as an American – I mean, Roman – citizen. (Romans 12:14 re-mix)
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Scripture… As We Live It #255
This is the 255th passage in “Scripture… As We Live It.”
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Oh, wait! Last week was Easter, when we talk about the resurrection. What’s on the calendar this week? (Colossians 3:1 re-mix)
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Scripture… As We Live It #254
This is the 254th passage in “Scripture… As We Live It.”
For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins then why do we get dressed up and hold special services once per year? (1 Corinthians 15:16-17 re-mix)
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Scripture… As We Live It #253
This is the 253rd passage in “Scripture… As We Live It.”
It is good not to Since you are free in Christ, go ahead and eat meat or drink wine or do anything that causes your brother to stumble that you want to do. (Romans 14:21 re-mix)
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Scripture… As We Live It #252
This is the 252nd passage in “Scripture… As We Live It.”
For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for with the household of God judging those who do not obey the gospel of God ? ! (1 Peter 4:17 re-mix)
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Scripture… As We Live It #251
This is the 251st passage in “Scripture… As We Live It.”
But as it is, God arranged the members in organized the body, each one of them, as he chose based on who accepted formal membership. (1 Corinthians 12:18 re-mix)
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