2Co 5:1721 ESV

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2Co 517-21 (ESV) Therefore, if anyone is in
Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed
away behold, the new has come.
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18 All this is from God, who through Christ
reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry
of reconciliation 19 that is, in Christ God was
reconciling the world to himself, not counting
their trespasses against them, and entrusting to
us the message of reconciliation.
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20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God
making his appeal through us. We implore you on
behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21 For
our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin,
so that in him we might become the righteousness
of God.
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Cambridge - The power to affect how someone
develops, acts, or thinks.
Websters - An emanation of spiritual and moral
force.
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Mat 516 (ESV) In the same way, let your light
shine before others, so that they may see your
good works and give glory to your Father who is
in heaven.
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Jeremiah 1519 - This is how the Lord responds
If you return to me, I will restore you so you
can continue to serve me. If you speak good words
rather than worthless ones, you will be my
spokesman. You must influence them do not let
them influence you!
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Galatians 64-5 (Message) Make a careful
exploration of who you are and the work you have
been given, and then sink yourself into that.
Don't be impressed with yourself.
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Galatians 64-5 (Message) Don't compare yourself
with others. Each of you must take responsibility
for doing the creative best you can with your own
life.
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Pro 1530 (CEV) A friendly smile makes you
happy, and good news makes you feel strong.
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2Co 14 (ISV) who comforts us in all our
suffering, so that we may be able to comfort
others in all their suffering, since we ourselves
are being comforted by God.
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1Co 919 (BBE) For though I was free from all
men, I made myself a servant to all, so that more
might have salvation.
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Psalm 1072 (KJV) Let the redeemed of the Lord
say so.
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Pro 318-9 (GNB) Speak up for people who cannot
speak for themselves. Protect the rights of all
who are helpless. 9 Speak for them and be a
righteous judge. Protect the rights of the poor
and needy.
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Heb. 914 (CEV) Jesus Christ was sinless. Yet
He offered Himself as an eternal and spiritual
sacrifice to God. Thats why His blood is much
more powerful and makes our conscious clear. Now
we can serve the living God and no longer do
things that lead to death.
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Heb 1316 (GNB) Do not forget to do good and to
help one another, because these are the
sacrifices that please God.
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Eph. 516 (NLT) Make the most of every
opportunity for doing good in these evil days.
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Col. 45 (LB) Make the most of your chances to
tell unbelievers the Good News. Be wise in all
your contacts with them.
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2Co 1013 (ESV) But we will not boast beyond
limits, but will boast only with regard to the
area of influence God assigned to us, to reach
even to you.
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2 Co 1015-16 (ESV) our hope is that as your
faith increases, our area of influence among you
may be greatly enlarged, 16 so that we may preach
the gospel in lands beyond you,