Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Whether it be good, or whether it be evil, we will obey the voice of the LORD our God, to whom we send thee; that it may be well with us, when we obey the voice of the LORD our God.

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General references

Bible References

It be good

Romans 7:7
What should we say, then? Is the Law sinful? Of course not! In fact, I wouldn't have become aware of sin if it had not been for the Law. I wouldn't have known what it means to covet if the Law had not said, "You must not covet."
Romans 8:7
That is why the mind that focuses on human nature is hostile toward God. It refuses to submit to the authority of God's Law because it is powerless to do so.

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Jeremiah 7:23
but I did give them this command: "Obey me and I'll be your God, and you will be my people. Walk in all the ways that I command you so it will go well for you.'
Deuteronomy 5:29
If only they would commit to fear me and keep all my commands, then it will go well with them and their children forever.
Deuteronomy 6:2
so that you, your children, and your grandchildren may fear the LORD your God. Keep all his decrees and commandments that I'm giving you every day of your life, so you may live a long time.
Psalm 81:13
If only my people would obey me, if only Israel would walk in my ways!
Psalm 128:2
You will eat from the work of your hands; you will be happy, and it will go well for you.
Isaiah 3:10
"Tell the righteous that things will go well, because they will enjoy the fruit of their actions."

General references

Ephesians 6:3
""so that it may go well for you, and that you may have a long life on the earth."

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