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Genesis 17:18
Abraham said to God,“ I really wish Ishmael could receive your blessing!”
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Hebrews 12:11
No training seems pleasant at the time. In fact, it seems painful. But later on it produces a harvest of godliness and peace. It does this for those who have been trained by it.
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2 Samuel 18 33
The king was very upset. He went up to the room over the entrance of the gate and wept. As he went, he said,“ My son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! I wish I had died instead of you. Absalom! My son, my son!”
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Genesis 22:1-2
Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him,“ Abraham!”“ Here I am,” Abraham replied.Then God said,“ Take your son, your only son. He is the one you love. Take Isaac. Go to the place called Moriah. Give your son to me there as a burnt offering. Sacrifice him on the mountain I will show you.”
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Matthew 10:37
“ Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. Anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.