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Love for Enemies 27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.

"'Do not turn to idols or make metal gods for yourselves. I am the LORD your God. Leviticus 19:4 Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.  1 Corinthians 10:14  Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.  Colossians 3:5  Psalm 135:15-18 15 The idols of the nations are silver and gold,     the work of human hands. 16 They have mouths, but do not speak;     they have eyes, but do not see; 17 they have ears, but do not hear,     nor is there any breath in their mouths. 18 Those who make them become like them,     so do all who trust in them. Isaiah 45:20  20 Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save.

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. James 1:19-20 Other related Ephesians 4:26-27 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Proverbs 29:11  A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. James 1:20  For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Proverbs 19:11 Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;     but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30 The Woman Who Fears the Lord 10 An excellent wife who can find?     She is far more precious than jewels. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,     and he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good, and not harm,     all the days of her life. 13 She seeks wool and flax,     and works with willing hands. 14 She is like the ships of the merchant;     she brings her food from afar. 15 She rises while it is yet night     and provides food for her household     and portions for her maidens. 16 She considers a field and buys it;     with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. 17 She dresses herself[b] with strength     and makes her arms strong. 18 She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.     Her lamp does not go out at night. 19 She puts her hands to the distaff,     and her hands hold the spindle. 2

Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Ephesians 5:15-17 English Standard Version Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise. Other Verses 12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom . Proverbs 1:7 When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom. Proverbs 11:2  For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6 To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are His. Job 12:13 Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12