What does the Bible say about lead?
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The Bible teaches that God leads His people in righteousness, freedom, and faithful obedience as they seek Him through Christ. Psalm 23:3 and Psalm 5:8 portray the Lord as a shepherd who restores and directs His people on right paths, not according to their own desires but for His name's sake. Jeremiah 29:13 calls believers to seek God wholeheartedly, trusting that He makes Himself known. Galatians 5:1 declares the liberty Christ has won, freeing us from slavery to sin and human merit. Ezekiel 18:20 reminds each person of personal accountability before God, while Matthew 10:28 teaches reverent fear of the One who judges eternally.
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- Ezekiel 18:20
The soul who sins, he shall die: the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son; the righteousness of the righteous shall be on him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be on him.
- Galatians 5:1
Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and don't be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
- Jeremiah 29:13
You shall seek me, and find me, when you shall search for me with all your heart.
- Matthew 10:28
Don't be afraid of those who kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul. Rather, fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.
- Psalms 5:8
Lead me, Yahweh, in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your way straight before my face.
- Psalms 23:3
He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
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