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Isaiah 58:13
“ Keep the Sabbath day holy. Don’t pursue your own interests on that day, but enjoy the Sabbath and speak of it with delight as the Lord’s holy day. Honor the Sabbath in everything you do on that day, and don’t follow your own desires or talk idly.
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Jeremiah 17:21-22
This is what the Lord says: Listen to my warning! Stop carrying on your trade at Jerusalem’s gates on the Sabbath day.Do not do your work on the Sabbath, but make it a holy day. I gave this command to your ancestors,
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Ezekiel 20:20
and keep my Sabbath days holy, for they are a sign to remind you that I am the Lord your God.’
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Exodus 31:13-16
“ Tell the people of Israel:‘ Be careful to keep my Sabbath day, for the Sabbath is a sign of the covenant between me and you from generation to generation. It is given so you may know that I am the Lord, who makes you holy.You must keep the Sabbath day, for it is a holy day for you. Anyone who desecrates it must be put to death; anyone who works on that day will be cut off from the community.You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day must be a Sabbath day of complete rest, a holy day dedicated to the Lord. Anyone who works on the Sabbath must be put to death.The people of Israel must keep the Sabbath day by observing it from generation to generation. This is a covenant obligation for all time.
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Ezekiel 20:12
And I gave them my Sabbath days of rest as a sign between them and me. It was to remind them that I am the Lord, who had set them apart to be holy.
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Psalms 112:1
Praise the Lord! How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying his commands.
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Luke 11:28
Jesus replied,“ But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.”
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John 13:17
Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them.
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Psalms 1:1-3
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.
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Exodus 20:8
“ Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
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Psalms 15:1-5
Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill?Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts.Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends.Those who despise flagrant sinners, and honor the faithful followers of the Lord, and keep their promises even when it hurts.Those who lend money without charging interest, and who cannot be bribed to lie about the innocent. Such people will stand firm forever.
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Proverbs 16:6
Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil.
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Psalms 37:27
Turn from evil and do good, and you will live in the land forever.
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Nehemiah 13:17
So I confronted the nobles of Judah.“ Why are you profaning the Sabbath in this evil way?” I asked.
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Leviticus 19:30
“ Keep my Sabbath days of rest, and show reverence toward my sanctuary. I am the Lord.
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Proverbs 14:16
The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
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Proverbs 4:27
Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.
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Revelation 22:14
Blessed are those who wash their robes. They will be permitted to enter through the gates of the city and eat the fruit from the tree of life.
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Isaiah 56:6
“ I will also bless the foreigners who commit themselves to the Lord, who serve him and love his name, who worship him and do not desecrate the Sabbath day of rest, and who hold fast to my covenant.
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Psalms 119:101
I have refused to walk on any evil path, so that I may remain obedient to your word.
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Psalms 119:1-5
Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord.Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts.They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths.You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully.Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!
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Isaiah 56:4
For this is what the Lord says: I will bless those eunuchs who keep my Sabbath days holy and who choose to do what pleases me and commit their lives to me.
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Psalms 106:3
There is joy for those who deal justly with others and always do what is right.
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Proverbs 4:13
Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are the key to life.
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Proverbs 16:17
The path of the virtuous leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe.
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Exodus 20:10
but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. On that day no one in your household may do any work. This includes you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, your livestock, and any foreigners living among you.
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Psalms 128:1
How joyful are those who fear the Lord— all who follow his ways!
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Ecclesiastes 7:18
Pay attention to these instructions, for anyone who fears God will avoid both extremes.
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Psalms 34:14
Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
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Luke 12:43
If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward.
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Romans 12:9
Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.