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Commandment » The commandments of your parents
Keep your father's commands, my son, and never forsake your mother's rules, by binding them to your heart continuously, fastening them around your neck. During your travels wisdom will lead you; she will watch over you while you rest; and when you are startled from your sleep, she will commune with you. read more.
Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
God's word » Furnishes a light in darkness
Therefore we regard the message of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp that is shining in a gloomy place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
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The precepts of the LORD are upright, making the heart rejoice. The commandment of the LORD is pure, giving light to the eyes.
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The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple.
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Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my pathway.
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Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
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Instruction » The value of
My son, listen to your father's instruction, and do not let go of your mother's teaching.
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Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
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The person who loves correction loves knowledge, but anyone who hates a rebuke is stupid.
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Sayings from the wise are like cattle prods and well fastened nails; this masterful collection was given by one shepherd.
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Instruction » What instruction is
Hold on to instruction, do not let it go! Guard wisdom, because she is your life!
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Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
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Lamps » Illustrative » Of the word of God
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my pathway.
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Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
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Law » What the law is
The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people wise.
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Now death's stinger is sin, and sin's power is the Law.
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Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
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Therefore, God will not justify any human being by means of the actions prescribed by the Law, for through the Law comes the full knowledge of sin.
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Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. Yod Your hands made and formed me; give me understanding, that I may learn your commands. May those who fear you see me and be glad, for I have hoped in your word. read more.
I know, LORD, that your decrees are just, and that you have rightfully humbled me.
I know, LORD, that your decrees are just, and that you have rightfully humbled me.
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." But sin seized the opportunity provided by this commandment and produced in me all kinds of sinful desires, since apart from the Law, sin is dead. At one time I was alive without any connection to the Law. But when the rule was revealed, sin sprang to life, read more.
and I died. I found that the very rule that was intended to bring life actually brought death. For sin, seizing the opportunity provided by the rule, deceived me and used it to kill me. So then, the Law itself is holy, and the rule is holy, just, and good. Now, did something good bring me death? Of course not! But in order that sin might be recognized as being sin, it used something good to cause my death, so that through the rule, sin might become more exposed as being sinful than ever before. For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am merely human, sold as a slave to sin. I don't understand what I am doing. For I don't practice what I want to do, but instead do what I hate. Now if I practice what I don't want to do, I am admitting that the Law is good.
and I died. I found that the very rule that was intended to bring life actually brought death. For sin, seizing the opportunity provided by the rule, deceived me and used it to kill me. So then, the Law itself is holy, and the rule is holy, just, and good. Now, did something good bring me death? Of course not! But in order that sin might be recognized as being sin, it used something good to cause my death, so that through the rule, sin might become more exposed as being sinful than ever before. For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am merely human, sold as a slave to sin. I don't understand what I am doing. For I don't practice what I want to do, but instead do what I hate. Now if I practice what I don't want to do, I am admitting that the Law is good.
Why, then, was the Law added? Because of transgressions, until the descendant came about whom the promise pertained. It was put into effect through angels by means of a mediator. Now a mediator involves more than one party, but God is one. So is the Law in conflict with the promises of God? Of course not! For if a law had been given that could give us life, then certainly righteousness would come through the Law. read more.
But the Scripture has captured everything by means of sin's net, so that what was promised by the faithfulness of the Messiah might be granted to those who believe. Now before faith came about, we were held in custody and confined under the Law in preparation for the faith that was to be revealed. And so the Law was our guardian until the Messiah came, so that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come about, we are no longer under a guardian. For all of you are God's children through faith in the Messiah Jesus. Indeed, all of you who were baptized into the Messiah have clothed yourselves with the Messiah. Because all of you are one in the Messiah Jesus, a person is no longer a Jew or a Greek, a slave or a free person, a male or a female. And if you belong to the Messiah, then you are Abraham's descendants indeed, and heirs according to the promise.
But the Scripture has captured everything by means of sin's net, so that what was promised by the faithfulness of the Messiah might be granted to those who believe. Now before faith came about, we were held in custody and confined under the Law in preparation for the faith that was to be revealed. And so the Law was our guardian until the Messiah came, so that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come about, we are no longer under a guardian. For all of you are God's children through faith in the Messiah Jesus. Indeed, all of you who were baptized into the Messiah have clothed yourselves with the Messiah. Because all of you are one in the Messiah Jesus, a person is no longer a Jew or a Greek, a slave or a free person, a male or a female. And if you belong to the Messiah, then you are Abraham's descendants indeed, and heirs according to the promise.
Of course, we know that the Law is good if a person uses it legitimately,
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Life » What is life
Hold on to instruction, do not let it go! Guard wisdom, because she is your life!
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It's the Spirit who gives life; the flesh accomplishes nothing. The words that I've spoken to you are spirit and life. But there are some among you who don't believe..." - because Jesus knew from the beginning those who weren't believing, as well as the one who would betray him.
To focus our minds on the human nature leads to death, but to focus our minds on the Spirit leads to life and peace.
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Delayed hope makes the heart ill, but fulfilled longing is a tree of life.
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The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, enabling anyone to escape the snares of death.
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Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
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The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who wins people is wise.
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Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
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When Moses had finished addressing all of these words to all Israel, he told them, "Take to heart my entire testimony against you today. Command your children to observe carefully every word of this Law, because they're not just empty words for you they are your very life. Through these instructions you will live long in the land that you are about to cross over the Jordan River to possess."
What the righteous say is a flowing fountain, but what the wicked say conceals violence.
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A gentle statement is a tree of life, but perverted speech shatters the spirit.
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Life » What gives life
Keep your father's commands, my son, and never forsake your mother's rules, by binding them to your heart continuously, fastening them around your neck. During your travels wisdom will lead you; she will watch over you while you rest; and when you are startled from your sleep, she will commune with you. read more.
Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
Indeed, wisdom gives protection, just like money does, but it's better to know that wisdom gives life, to those who have mastered it.
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Such is the confidence that we have in God through the Messiah. By ourselves we are not qualified to claim that anything comes from us. Rather, our credentials come from God, who has also qualified us to be ministers of a new covenant, which is not written but spiritual, because the written text brings death, but the Spirit gives life.
Light » What is light
A person's spirit is the lamp of the LORD; it searches throughout one's innermost being.
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Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
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But everything that is exposed to the light becomes visible,
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Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » God's word a
Therefore we regard the message of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp that is shining in a gloomy place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
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The precepts of the LORD are upright, making the heart rejoice. The commandment of the LORD is pure, giving light to the eyes.
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The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple.
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Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my pathway.
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Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
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Reproof » Leads to » Happiness
Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
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Reproof » Reproofs of instruction
Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
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The scriptures » Are an unerring guide
Therefore we regard the message of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp that is shining in a gloomy place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
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Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
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The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Furnishes a light in darkness
Therefore we regard the message of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp that is shining in a gloomy place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
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The precepts of the LORD are upright, making the heart rejoice. The commandment of the LORD is pure, giving light to the eyes.
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The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple.
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Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my pathway.
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Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
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Ways » What is the way of life
Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
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