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Romans 2:29
On the contrary, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is of the heart— by the Spirit, not the letter. That person’s praise is not from people but from God.
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Philippians 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.
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Matthew 23:5
They do everything to be seen by others: They enlarge their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.
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1 Peter 1 7
so that the proven character of your faith— more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire— may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
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John 12:43
For they loved human praise more than praise from God.
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Matthew 25:21-23
“ His master said to him,‘ Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy.’“ The man with two talents also approached. He said,‘ Master, you gave me two talents. See, I’ve earned two more talents.’“ His master said to him,‘ Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy.’
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2 Chronicles 6 8
However, the LORD said to my father David,“ Since it was your desire to build a temple for my name, you have done well to have this desire.
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Romans 2:7
eternal life to those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality;
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1 Corinthians 4 5
So don’t judge anything prematurely, before the Lord comes, who will both bring to light what is hidden in darkness and reveal the intentions of the hearts. And then praise will come to each one from God.
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1 Samuel 2 30
“ Therefore, this is the declaration of the LORD, the God of Israel:‘ I did say that your family and your forefather’s family would walk before me forever. But now,’ this is the LORD’s declaration,‘ no longer! For those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disgraced.
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Romans 2:10
but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does what is good, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek.
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Romans 8:7-8
The mindset of the flesh is hostile to God because it does not submit to God’s law. Indeed, it is unable to do so.Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.
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Luke 19:17
“‘ Well done, good servant!’ he told him.‘ Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, have authority over ten towns.’
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John 3:20
For everyone who does evil hates the light and avoids it, so that his deeds may not be exposed.
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Galatians 5:19-21
Now the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, moral impurity, promiscuity,idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions,envy, drunkenness, carousing, and anything similar. I am warning you about these things— as I warned you before— that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
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John 8:43
Why don’t you understand what I say? Because you cannot listen to my word.
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2 Corinthians 10 18
For it is not the one commending himself who is approved, but the one the Lord commends.
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James 2:1
My brothers and sisters, do not show favoritism as you hold on to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.
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John 17:3
This is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and the one you have sent— Jesus Christ.
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Jeremiah 13:23
Can the Cushite change his skin, or a leopard his spots? If so, you might be able to do what is good, you who are instructed in evil.
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Hebrews 3:12
Watch out, brothers and sisters, so that there won’t be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.
