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But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the sanctifying work of the Spirit [that sets you apart for God’s purpose] and by your faith in the truth [of God’s word that leads you to spiritual maturity]. (2 Thessalonians 2:13 AMP)
We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is only fitting, because your faith is increasing abundantly, and the love of each and every one of you toward one another grows ever greater. (2 Thessalonians 1:3 NASB)
who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (1 Peter 1:5 NASB)

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# Sanctification and Love
Finally, believers, we ask and admonish you in the Lord Jesus, that you follow the instruction that you received from us about how you ought to walk and please God (just as you are actually doing) and that you excel even more and more [pursuing a life of purpose and living in a way that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation]. (1 Thessalonians 4:1 AMP)
For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness [to be dedicated, and set apart by behavior that pleases Him, whether in public or in private]. (1 Thessalonians 4:7 AMP)
Now concerning brotherly love, you have no need for anyone to write you, for you have been [personally] taught by God to love one another [that is, to have an unselfish concern for others and to do things for their benefit]. (1 Thessalonians 4:9 AMP)
For we say this to you by the Lord’s [own] word, that we who are still alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will in no way precede [into His presence] those [believers] who have fallen asleep [in death].
(1 Thessalonians 4:15 AMP)

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# To Serve A Living and True God
We always give thanks to God for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; constantly keeping in mind your work of faith and labor of love and perseverance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place the news of your faith toward God has gone out, so that we have no need to say anything. (1 Thessalonians 1:2-3,8 NASB)
– how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, (1 Thessalonians 1:9 NASB)

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The heart of her husband trusts in her, And he will have no lack of gain. She extends her hand to the poor, And she stretches out her hands to the needy. Strength and dignity are her clothing, And she smiles at the future. She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. (Proverbs 31:11,20,25-26,30 NASB)
contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality. (Romans 12:13 NASB)
Praise the Lord! Blessed is a person who fears the Lord, Who greatly delights in His commandments. (Psalm 112:1 NASB)
The reward of humility and the fear of the Lord Are riches, honor, and life. (Proverbs 22:4 NASB)

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When a wise person has a controversy with a foolish person, The foolish person either rages or laughs, and there is no rest. The poor person and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives light to the eyes of both. A person’s pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor. (Proverbs 29:9,13,23 NASB)
The rich and the poor have a common bond, The Lord is the Maker of them all. (Proverbs 22:2 NASB)
But now for a brief moment grace has been shown from the Lord our God, to leave us an escaped remnant and to give us a peg in His holy place, so that our God may enlighten our eyes and grant us a little reviving in our bondage. (Ezra 9:8 NASB)
Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted. (Matthew 23:12 NASB)
Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you. (James 4:10 NASB)

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Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity, Than a person who is crooked, though he is rich. One who increases his wealth by interest of any kind, Collects it for one who is gracious to the poor. A faithful person will abound with blessings, But one who hurries to be rich will not go unpunished. (Proverbs 28:6,8,20 NASB)
His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter the joy of your master.’ (Matthew 25:21 NASB)
But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge people into ruin and destruction. (1 Timothy 6:9 NASB)
Do not take any kind of interest from him, but fear your God, so that your countryman may live with you.(Leviticus 25:36 NASB)
Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity Than a person who is perverse in speech and is a fool. (Proverbs 19:1 NASB)

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Like a sparrow in its flitting (wandering), like a swallow in its flying, So a curse without cause does not come to rest. (Proverbs 26:2 NASB)
> “An undeserved curse will not land” means that an unjust curse has no effect. We should disregard such insults and put-downs. Shrug them off when you know they don’t apply to you.
Nevertheless, the Lord your God was unwilling to listen to Balaam, but the Lord your God turned the curse into a blessing for you because the Lord your God loves you. (Deuteronomy 23:5 NASB)
“Remember God uses all things for his glory, purpose, \& will!” Turning what is perceived as a curse into a blessing.”
Because He loved your fathers, He chose their descendants after them. And He personally brought you from Egypt by His great power, (Deuteronomy 4:37 NASB)
“Deliverance from captivity, since we are chosen to be His people; bondage oppression to liberty freedom in salvation by our gift from God in Jesus our and savior.”

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# Appropriate Pleasant Social Duties
Like apples of gold in settings of silver, Is a word spoken at the proper time. If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; For you will heap burning coals on his head, And the Lord will reward you. (Proverbs 25:11,21-22 NASB)
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14 NASB)
Let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but if there is any good word for edification according to the need of the moment, say that, so that it will give grace to those who hear. (Ephesians 4:29 NASB)
A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word! (Proverbs 15:23 NASB)
But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may prove yourselves to be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.(Matthew 5:44-45 NASB)
“Sell your possessions and give to charity; make yourselves money belts that do not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near nor does a moth destroy. (Luke 12:33 NASB)
Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.” (Luke 6:38 NASB)

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# Revelation from the Wisdom
Through [skillful and godly] wisdom a house [a life, a home, a family] is built, And by understanding it is established [on a sound and good foundation], And by knowledge its rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches. A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge strengthens his power;
Know that [skillful and godly] wisdom is [so very good] for your life and soul; If you find wisdom, then there will be a future and a reward, And your hope and expectation will not be cut off. But to those [honorable judges] who rebuke the wicked, it will go well with them and they will find delight, And a good blessing will come upon them. (Proverbs 24:3-5,14,25 AMP)

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Apply your heart to discipline, And your ears to words of knowledge. Do not let your heart envy sinners, But live in the fear of the Lord always. Buy truth, and do not sell it, Get wisdom, instruction, and understanding. (Proverbs 23:12,17,23 NASB)
How blessed is the person who fears always, But one who hardens his heart will fall into disaster. (Proverbs 28:14 NASB)
“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells everything that he has, and buys that field. (Matthew 13:44 NASB)