Thematic Bible: Should be set
Thematic Bible
Affections » Should be set » Upon the commandments of God
The precepts of the LORD are upright, making the heart rejoice. The commandment of the LORD is pure, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean, standing forever. The judgments of the LORD are true; they are altogether righteous. They are more desirable than gold, even much fine gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.
My soul is consumed with longing for your decrees at all times.
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How I love your instruction! Every day it is my meditation.
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How pleasing is what you have to say to me tasting better than honey.
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My soul treasures your decrees, and I love them deeply.
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Affections » Should be set » Upon the people of God
As for the saints that are in the land, they are noble, and all my delight is in them.
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Be devoted to each other with mutual affection. Excel at showing respect for each other.
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We cared so deeply for you that we were determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but our very lives. That is how dear you were to us.
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This is what comforted us. In addition to our own comfort, we were even more delighted at the joy of Titus, because his spirit had been set at rest by all of you. For if I have been doing some boasting about you to him, I have never been ashamed of it. Moreover, since everything we told you was true, our boasting to Titus has also proved to be true. His affection for you is even greater as he remembers how obedient all of you were and how you welcomed him with fear and trembling.
Affections » Should be set » Upon the house and worship of God
I have asked one thing from the LORD; it is what I really seek: that I may remain in the LORD's Temple all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD; and to inquire in his Temple.
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How lovely are your dwelling places, LORD of the Heavenly Armies. I desire and long for the Temple courts of the LORD. My heart and body sing for joy to the living God.
"In addition to everything that I have supplied for the Temple, it pleases me to provide my own treasure of gold and silver, so because of my love for the Temple of my God I hereby give to the Temple of my God the following:
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LORD, I love the dwelling place that is your house, the place where your glory resides.
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Affections » Should be set » Upon heavenly things
Therefore, if you have been raised with the Messiah, keep focusing on the things that are above, where the Messiah is seated at the right hand of God. Keep your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on the earth.