Abundant life
John 10:10
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have
come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
Citizenship
Romans 13:1-7
1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities,
for there is no authority except that which God has established. The
authorities that exist have been established by God.
2 Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is
rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring
judgment on themselves.
3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for
those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority?
Then do what is right and he will commend you.
4 For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do
wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's
servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.
5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities,
not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience.
6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are
God's servants, who give their full time to governing.
7 Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes;
if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
Titus 3:1
Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to
be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,
Cleanliness
2 Corinthians 7:1
Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify
ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting
holiness out of reverence for God.
Consecration
Romans 12:1-2
1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to
offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your
spiritual act of worship.
2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but
be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and
approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
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