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What Really Counts with God1 Corinthians
717-24
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Principles for relationships from1 Corinthians 7
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Dealing with questions about relationships among
four different groups of believers- those who
are single (virgins)- those who are married to a
believer- those who are married to an
unbeliever- those who are single again (widows,
the unmarried) 78,27,34
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Living in peace Content Obedience
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Philippians 44-6Rejoice in the Lord always. I
will say it again Rejoice! Let your gentleness
be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be
anxious about anything, but in everything, by
prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present
your requests to God.
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Philippians 411-13I am not saying this because
I am in need, for I have learned to be content
whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to
be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.
I have learned the secret of being content in any
and every situation, whether well fed or hungry,
whether living in plenty or in want. I can do
everything through him who gives me strength.
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Romans 828And we know that in all things God
works for the good of those who love him, who
have been called according to his purpose.
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1. Content with our marital situation1
Corinthians 715,17
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2. Content with our past1 Corinthians 718-20
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3. Content with our Circumstances1 Corinthians
721-24
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Genesis 3920-23But while Joseph was there in
the prison, the LORD was with him he showed him
kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the
prison warden...the LORD was with Joseph and gave
him success in whatever he did.
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Genesis 5020 You intended to harm me, but God
intended it for good to accomplish what is now
being done, the saving of many lives.
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1 Samuel 1734-37 The LORD who delivered me
from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear
will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.
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What really counts with God?- keeping His
commands (719)Matthew 2820
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- trusting His promisesProverbs 35,6Trust in
the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your
own understanding in all your ways acknowledge
him, and he will make your paths straight.