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A(DAM) A1. ETERNAL LIFE
1. 1 John 5:11-12
(NIV)
And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.
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A2 CHIMP
2. Isaiah 53:6
(NIV)
We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way;
and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
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A3 KNOW MYSELF
3. Psalms 139:22-23
(NIV)
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
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A4 CONFESS
4. 1 John 1:9
(NIV)
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
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A5 NEW LIFE
5. Galations 2:20
(NIV)
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
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A6 OBEY
6. John 14:21
(NIV)
Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.”
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A7 JUDGE
7. Matthew 7:1,5
(NIV)
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.
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B(LESSING) B8 - WAY OUT
8. 1 Corinthians 10:13
(NIV)
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
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B9 THANKSGIVING
9. Philippians 4:6-7
(NIV)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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B10 ASK
10. John 16:24
(NIV)
Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.
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B11 CAN
11. Philippians 4:13,19
(NIV)
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
..And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
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B12 HOPE
12. Lamentations 3:23-24
(NIV)
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
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B13 NAKED
13. Job 1:21
(NIV)
“Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart.
The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.”
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C(ONTEMPLATE) C-14 TRUST
14. Proverbs 3:5-6
(NIV)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
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C15 WISDOM
15. Joshua 1:7,8
(NIV)
“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
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C16 SELF CONTROL
16. Psalms 119:9,11
(NIV)
How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
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C17 FAITH
17. Hebrews 11:6
(NIV)
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
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C18 OPEN MINDED
18. Matthew 6:33
(NIV)
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
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D(O) - D19 SERVE
19. Mark 10:45
(NIV)
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
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D20 EARN, MOVE-ON
20. Galatians 6:5, 9-10
(NIV)
for each one should carry their own load. ..Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
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D21 HUMILITY
21. Philippians 2:3-4
(NIV)
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
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D22 ACTION
22. 1 John 3:18
(NIV)
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
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E(SSENE) E-23 WORLD
23. 1 John 2:15-16
(NIV)
Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.
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E24 INTEGRITY
24. Leviticus 19:11
(NIV)
“‘Do not steal. “‘Do not lie. “‘Do not deceive one another.
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E25 SOW
25. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
(NIV)
Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
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F(RIENDS) -F26 FELLOWSHIP
26. Hebrews 10:24-25
(NIV)
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
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F27 TALK
27. Ephesians 4:29
(NIV)
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
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G(OD) G28 LOVE GOD LOVE OTHERS (GOLDEN RULE)
28. Luke 10:27
(NIV)
“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
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In order to be close to God, one needs to remember His Words. Many Bible verses emphasize the importance of memorizing His Words. Verses like Proverbs 3:5-6 (verse C14) and Joshua 1:8 (verse C15). The 7+ Golden Verses are selected in a way to be the first set that allows one to be close to God and to be able to receive His abundant love. God loves us. He promised us abundant life in John 10:10b. What is an abundant life? To name a few, to have freedom - freedom to think (to be joyful under any circumstances), freedom from illness, freedom from material hardship (instead of only being able to ask and receive, being in a position to give to others), freedom to have time, freedom to have the health to do the things He wants us to do (to serve Him and to serve others), freedom to enjoy His creation, and freedom to have friends and to love and be loved. The 7+ Golden Verses are grouped by A(dam), B(lessing), C(ontemplate), D(o), E(ssence), F(riends), and G(od's Golden Rule). It starts with 7 verses for group A, and each group thereafter has one verse less than the previous so that the last group has only one verse. This sequential structure facilitates a visual/mental road map for easy retrieval. Happy pilgrim journey. [Note for parents – These verses are like a combo vaccine for your children, encourage them to play while they are interested. They may not know the benefit now, but it will raise a Godly person and the verses will guard them for life.] - Yayasanhalim.org