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The Holy Bible instructs believers to work out their salvation with fear and trembling through faithful obedience to God (Philippians 2:12 .) Part of this includes denying the desires of the flesh, forgiving others, and living according to His Word and His will hence the 3 checklists below.
God forgives us through Jesus Christ, even though we have sinned against Him, showing His mercy and love toward those who repent. Because we have received forgiveness from God, Scripture teaches that we should also forgive others who wrong us instead of holding bitterness in our hearts. When we forgive others, we reflect the character of Christ and walk in obedience to God’s commandments.
Mark 2:10
But that you may know the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins.
I John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Ephesians 4:32
And be you kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake has forgiven you.
Colossian 3:13
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do you.
Luke 6:37
Judge not, and you shall not be judged: condemn not, and you shall not be condemned: forgive, and you shall be forgiven:
Luke 6:27-28
But I say to you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you. Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
Matthew 18:21-22
Then came Peter to Him, and said, Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? Jesus says to him, I say not to you, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
Matthew 18:34-35
And his lord was angry, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due to him. So likewise shall My heavenly Father do also to you, if you from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
Luke 17:3
Take heed to yourselves: If your brother trespass against you, sharply warn him; and if he repent, forgive him.
Proverbs 20:22
Say not you, I will repay evil; but wait on the Lord, and He shall save you.
Without God’s help, we are unable to become the individuals that He intended us to be. Our responsibility is to repent (change our thinking about sin), give our lives to Christ and allow the Holy Spirit to perform His life-altering work inside of us. The scriptures instruct Believers to work out their salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12). This implies that we must give up our self-centered lives and get rid of negative attitudes, habits, and words with the assistance of the Holy Spirit, “and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless” Ephesians 5:27.
Gossip
Leviticus 19:16, Proverbs 16:28
Unforgivingness
Matthew 6:15
Hatred
I John 4:20
Envy
James 3:14-16
Covetousness
Mark 7:22-23
Judging
Matthew 7:1-2
Witchcraft/Fortune Telling/Sorcery/Black Magic/Spiritualism, Numerology and the like
Galatians 5:20, Revelations 22:15. Malachi 3:5
Lying/Dishonesty/Bribery
Proverbs 12:22, Deuteronomy 16:19
Stealing/Extortion/Embezzlement
I Corinthians 6:9-10, Exodus 20:15
Profanity/Dirty Jokes
Matthew 15:11
Cursing reflexes an unclean heart. Moreover, curse words bear the names of demonic spirits. It is true that we call them forth when we curse.
Sexual Immorality – Thought & Deed
I Corinthians 6:18
Homosexuality, molestation, fornication, lust, bestiality, masturbation, adultery, bigamy, incest, pre-martial sex, flirtatiousness, dirty thoughts.
Drugs/Cigarettes/Alcohol
I Corinthians 3:16-17, Isaiah 5:11
A young girl died and went to hell. There, she met with Jesus who informed her that drugs, cigarettes and alcohol defiles the body and fills a person with evil spirits.
Worldly Pleasure
Rev. 4:11, Luke 8:14, 2 Peter 2:13, I John 2:15-16
All of the so called pleasures of this world – every single one of them – was inspired by Satan to lead mankind astray, away from the Truth and God. It is in the Truth – Jesus Christ – where man finds true happiness.
Idolatry
I Corinthians 10:14
Including anything or anyone that inhibits your relationship with God. Idolatrous behavior is when you find yourself spending more time with something or someone else than with God.
Money/Materialism
Matthew 6:24, I John 2:15-16
Most people appreciate nicer things in life. That’s not problematic for God. Nevertheless, it’s important to reassess your goals if you find yourself chasing money especially after your basic needs have been met. Money is a God. Materialism is a God. The bible clearly states that you can not serve two Gods.
After everything God has taught me over the years, there are still moments when I have to pause and remind myself why I’m here and what He has called me to do. Life can become overwhelming, discouraging, and heavy at times, making it easy to lose sight of our purpose. But through every trial, God continues to remind us that our lives still carry meaning, value, and assignment. If you are anything like me, here’s a list to help keep your heart encouraged and your spirit reminded.
Matthew 4:17