An angry man.

An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins.

Proverbs 29:22

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Incessant distress and frustration is no excuse; 

For the anger of man does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.
May God impel that spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline in us,
And be merciful unto me, a sinner.

Not in vain.

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Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

James 1:12

The perplexing battle for righteousness.

1. Christians fight sin knowing ultimately the battle has already been won.
2. Christians don't fight trying to earn victory, but living up to the victory we have already attained in Jesus. 

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There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:1

Favourite quotes:

The moment you turn to look again is when you've committed the sin with your eyes.

—Probably Ed or Sham

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Don't lust in your heart for her beauty. 

Proverbs 6:25

Weirdos at church.

So, 'church' consists of some pretty cool, wise and awesome people, right?

Then there's those people we don't often talk to—maybe they're too geeky or seemingly arrogant; maybe too introverted or extroverted; maybe they're just poles apart from us in culture or generation. Why be part of this club? There's too much diversity!

Yet, what brings us all together but the gospel? Jesus paid the penalty for all sin by his death, that whoever puts their trust in him receives not only forgiveness, but eternal life and a glorious inheritance with him—there is not a hint of discrimination. Being united as one body, we have also been called to encourage one another daily so that none of us may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness and so drift away from such a great salvation.

When we learn to love one another like this, this diversity becomes glorious for the name of Jesus.
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The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one.. so that the world may know that you sent me.

John 17:22-23

The vicious bite of sin.

The scariest thing about sin is not knowing you're in it.
And even when you do know, it keeps telling you it's not a problem.

What a way to die. 
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Be clear-minded and alert! Your enemy the Devil prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour.
1 Peter 5:8

A call for resistance.

As intimacy increases, control, communication and purpose collapses. 

Keep dating holy and pure.

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Treat younger women as sisters in absolute purity.

1 Timothy 5:1-2