Christians Should Be: What kind of people are we? The Bible teaches us what we should be.

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Wise James 1:5 ask God for wisdom 2 Timothy 3:15 Scriptures make us wise unto salvation, so we should listen to them Matthew 10:16 wise as serpents harmless as doves. Matthew 7:24-25 be a wise builder 1 Corinthians 3:11 build on the right foundation-- -Jesus Christ Proverbs 30:11 he that winneth souls is wise.

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What kind of people are we?What kind of people are we?The Bible teaches us what we The Bible teaches us what we

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DoersDoers

James 1:22,25 “doers of the word, not merely James 1:22,25 “doers of the word, not merely hearers.hearers.Revelation 22:14 will be blessedRevelation 22:14 will be blessedHebrews 5:8-9 eternal life to all those who obey Hebrews 5:8-9 eternal life to all those who obey Him.Him.Matthew 7:21 does the will of My Father in Matthew 7:21 does the will of My Father in heaven.heaven.Acts 5:29 obey God rather than men.Acts 5:29 obey God rather than men.Acts 6:46 do what Jesus says..Acts 6:46 do what Jesus says..Proverbs 28:9 turn away ear, even prayer is Proverbs 28:9 turn away ear, even prayer is abomination to God.abomination to God.

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WiseWise

James 1:5 ask God for wisdomJames 1:5 ask God for wisdom2 Timothy 3:15 Scriptures make us wise unto 2 Timothy 3:15 Scriptures make us wise unto salvation, so we should listen to themsalvation, so we should listen to themMatthew 10:16 wise as serpents harmless as Matthew 10:16 wise as serpents harmless as doves.doves.Matthew 7:24-25 be a wise builderMatthew 7:24-25 be a wise builder1 Corinthians 3:11 build on the right 1 Corinthians 3:11 build on the right foundation---Jesus Christfoundation---Jesus ChristProverbs 30:11 he that winneth souls is wise.Proverbs 30:11 he that winneth souls is wise.

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ReadyReady

1 Peter 3:15 ready to answer1 Peter 3:15 ready to answer2 Timothy 2:15 study to show ourselves 2 Timothy 2:15 study to show ourselves approved handling scriptures correctly.approved handling scriptures correctly.Titus 3:1 remind to be read for every good workTitus 3:1 remind to be read for every good workGalatians 6:10 take every opportunity to do good Galatians 6:10 take every opportunity to do good for othersfor othersMatthew 24:44 ready for the Lord’s return.Matthew 24:44 ready for the Lord’s return.Romans 1:15 ready to teachRomans 1:15 ready to teachMatthew 28:19-20 make disciples teaching them Matthew 28:19-20 make disciples teaching them all that Jesus instructed.all that Jesus instructed.

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ForgivingForgiving

Ephesians 4:32 be forgiving to one Ephesians 4:32 be forgiving to one another.another.Matthew 18:21-22 how many times?Matthew 18:21-22 how many times?Luke 17:3 may have to rebuke, but be Luke 17:3 may have to rebuke, but be quick to forgive.quick to forgive.Matthew 18:35 We will be treated in the Matthew 18:35 We will be treated in the same way we have treated others.same way we have treated others.

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SteadfastSteadfast

Firm, fixed, settled, established. (Webster)Firm, fixed, settled, established. (Webster)1 Corinthians 15:58 be steadfast, 1 Corinthians 15:58 be steadfast, immovable, strong in your faith….immovable, strong in your faith….Acts 2:42 disciples continued steadfastly…Acts 2:42 disciples continued steadfastly…1 Corinthians 16:13 Stand fast in the faith1 Corinthians 16:13 Stand fast in the faith2 Timothy 3:14 You continue faithful in 2 Timothy 3:14 You continue faithful in the word.the word.

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WatchfulWatchful

Matthew 26:41 Jesus told Peter and Matthew 26:41 Jesus told Peter and James to watch, but they fell asleep.James to watch, but they fell asleep.Revelation 3:2-3. The church at Sardis Revelation 3:2-3. The church at Sardis told to keep watch.told to keep watch.1 Thessalonians 5:6 watch and be sober.1 Thessalonians 5:6 watch and be sober.2 Timothy 4:5 watch in all things.2 Timothy 4:5 watch in all things.

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PeaceablePeaceable

Romans 12:18 be a peaceable peopleRomans 12:18 be a peaceable peopleRomans 14:19 seek peace with allRomans 14:19 seek peace with allHebrews 12:14 pursue peace with all menHebrews 12:14 pursue peace with all men1 Peter 3:11 seek peace and pursue it1 Peter 3:11 seek peace and pursue itMatthew 5:9 blessed are the Matthew 5:9 blessed are the peacemakers.peacemakers.1 Timothy 2:1-2 should pray for peace.1 Timothy 2:1-2 should pray for peace.

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Of The Same MindOf The Same Mind

Philippians 3:16 let us walk by the same Philippians 3:16 let us walk by the same rule.rule.1 Corinthians 1:10 be of the same mind 1 Corinthians 1:10 be of the same mind and not divided.and not divided.John 17:20-21 “That they all may be John 17:20-21 “That they all may be united in US.united in US.Psalm 133:1 good and pleasant for Psalm 133:1 good and pleasant for brethren to dwell together in unity.brethren to dwell together in unity.

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FaithfulFaithful

Revelation 2:10 be faithful until deathRevelation 2:10 be faithful until deathRevelation 14:13 blessed if die in the Lord.Revelation 14:13 blessed if die in the Lord.Matthew 10:22 we must endure till the endMatthew 10:22 we must endure till the endJames 1:12 must endure temptationJames 1:12 must endure temptation\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\Many other things could be mentioned, so Many other things could be mentioned, so we have to continue learning to be what we have to continue learning to be what God wants us to be.God wants us to be.

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ConclusionConclusion

2 Timothy 2:10 Salvation is in Christ2 Timothy 2:10 Salvation is in ChristGalatians 3:27 we are baptized INTO Galatians 3:27 we are baptized INTO Christ.Christ.Mark 16:16 believe and is baptized shall Mark 16:16 believe and is baptized shall be saved.be saved.Acts 2:38 repent and be baptized in the Acts 2:38 repent and be baptized in the name of Jesusname of JesusActs 8:37 I believe that Christ is the Son of Acts 8:37 I believe that Christ is the Son of God.God.