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2 Corinthians 8:1-7 - '1 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. 5 And they did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will. 6 So we urged Titus, since he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion this act of grace on your part. 7 But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.'

Psalm 24:1 - '1 The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;'

2 Timothy 3:16 - '16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,'

Matthew 5:17 - '17 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.'

Matthew 6:19-20 - '19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.'

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