...composed of people who think they are better than others, but rather those who realize that they should be better than they are and must continually strive to do better (Philippians 3:12-14).

...composed of perfect people, but rather those who realize they are following a perfect Lord who revealed a perfect plan in a perfect book (James 1:21-25).

...composed of people who never sin, but rather forgiven sinners who acknowledge their faults and forsake them (Proverbs 28:13; 1 John 1:8-9).

...trying to withdraw from everyone, but rather trying to draw everyone into the fellowship of Christ by walking in the light of Jesus Christ (John 12:32; Mark 16:15-16).

...trying to set up arbitrary rules to hinder anyone, but rather trying to show the rule of Christ which helps everyone (Galatians 6:2; 1 John 3:16-18).

...trying to take the joy out of your life, but rather trying to instill the beauty of holiness and true joy in your life (2 Chronicles 20:21; Philippians 4:4; 1 Peter 1:8-9).

...trying to separate you from your money, but rather trying to keep your money from separating you from God (Matthew 6:19-21; Luke 12:13-21).

...trying to rob you of your time, but rather trying to get you to put the priorities of your life in proper order so that you can enjoy eternity (Matthew 6:33).

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