Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are issues of life. Proverbs 4:23

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For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. Acts 17:23

Make sure your devotions are given to none other than HIGHEST BIDDER.

For who is there of all flesh, that hath heard voice of living God speaking out of midst of fire, as we have, and lived? Deut. 5:26

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Yet now our flesh is as flesh of our brethren, our children as their children: and, lo, we bring into bondage our sons and our daughters to be servants, and some of our daughters are brought unto bondage already: neither is it in our power to redeem them; for other men have our lands and vineyards. Neh. 5:5

Stand in gate of Lord's house, and proclaim there this word, and say, Hear word of Lord, all ... that enter in at these gates to worship Lord. Thus saith Lord of hosts, God of Israel, Amend your ways and your doings, and I will cause you to dwell in this place. Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of Lord, The temple of Lord, The temple of Lord, are these. For if ye throughly amend your ways and your doings; if ye throughly execute judgment between a man and his neighbour; If ye oppress not stranger, fatherless, and widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, neither walk after other gods to your hurt: Then will I cause you to dwell in this place, in land that I gave to your fathers, for ever and ever. Jeremiah 7:1-7

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Then said he to multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from wrath to come? Luke 3:7

Is not this fast that I have chosen? to loose bands of wickedness, to undo heavy burdens, and to let oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? Is it not to deal thy bread to hungry, and that thou bring poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? Isaiah 58:6-7

Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance. Luke 3:8a

For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. 1 Thes. 5:9-10 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not putting away of filth of flesh but answer of a good conscience toward God,) by resurrection of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 3:21

For law made nothing perfect, but bringing in of a better hope did; by which we draw nigh unto God. And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest: (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after order of Melchisedec:) By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament ... Wherefore he is able also to save them to uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:19-25

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in kingdom of Christ and of God.

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh wrath of God upon children of disobedience. Be not ye therefore partakers with them. For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in Lord: walk as children of light: (For fruit of Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) Proving what is acceptable unto Lord. And have no fellowship with unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. But all things that are reproved are made manifest by light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from dead, and Christ shall give thee light. Ephes. 5:1-14

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For all things are yours. 1 Co. 3:21

regardless of gender ...

So God created man in his own image, in image of God created he him; male and female created he them. Ge. 1:27 Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in day when they were created. Ge. 5:2

(The term 'woman' has many symbolic meanings. Paul said it was a great mystery, but he was referring to Christ and church; for which, theologians agree.)

There is neither male nor female. Ga. 3:28

(When term 'woman' is used in scripture, it is not with intent to limit one's service but to understand one's calling within a given role.)

Give her of fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in gates. Pr. 31:31

regardless of your name, your family's name, or what family you were born into ...

You are Israelites; to whom pertaineth adoption, and glory, and covenants, and giving of law, and service of God, and promises. Ro. 9:4

regardless of race ...

There is neither Jew nor Greek. Ga. 3:28

But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of heart, in spirit, and not in letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God. Ro. 2:29

without regard to where you live ...

In every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. Ac. 10:34-35

without regard to one's past ...

It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things. Ro. 15:27

without regard to social standing, prominence, or position of leadership ...

There is neither bond nor free. Ga. 3:28

without regard to doctrine ...

For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. Ga. 5:6

without regard to religion ...

Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. Ro. 14:4

And, ye masters, do same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. Ep.. 6:9

without regard to what you believe ...

God that made world and all things therein ... giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all face of earth, and hath determined times before appointed, and bounds of their habitation ... as we are offspring of God. And times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: Because he hath appointed a day, in which he will judge world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from dead. Ac. 17:24-31

without respecter of persons.

Mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people. Is. 56:7

The word which God sent unto children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all). Ac. 10:34-36

And scripture, foreseeing that God would justify heathen through faith, preached before gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. Ga. 3:8

Ye are all one in Christ Jesus. Ga. 3:28

For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. Ro. 11:32

Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto knowledge of truth. 1 Ti. 2:4

The foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth name of Christ depart from iniquity. 2 Ti. 2:19

To believe otherwise, there is no Christ in such doctrine.

Ye are bought with a price; be not ye servants of men. 1 Co. 7:23

For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down middle wall of partition between us. Ep. 2:14

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see Lord. He. 12:14

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