Romans 8:6
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6 The concern of the flesh is death, but the concern of the spirit is life and peace.(A)
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Romans 8:13
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13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die, but if by the spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.(A)
Children of God Through Adoption.[a]
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- 8:14–17 Christians, by reason of the Spirit’s presence within them, enjoy not only new life but also a new relationship to God, that of adopted children and heirs through Christ, whose sufferings and glory they share.
Proverbs 12:28
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28 In the path of justice is life,
but the way of abomination leads to death.
Ezekiel 16:61
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61 Then you shall remember your ways and be ashamed when you receive your sisters, those older and younger than you; I give them to you as daughters, but not by reason of your covenant.
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Ezekiel 16:63
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63 that you may remember and be ashamed, and never again open your mouth because of your disgrace, when I pardon you for all you have done—oracle of the Lord God.(A)
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