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“Later I went to visit Shemaiah son of Delaiah and grandson of Mehetabel, who was confined to his home. He said, “Let us meet together inside the Temple of God and bolt the doors shut. Your enemies are coming to kill you tonight.” But I replied, “Should someone in my position run from danger? Should someone in my position enter the Temple to save his life? No, I won’t do it!” I realized that God had not spoken to him, but that he had uttered this prophecy against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him. They were hoping to intimidate me and make me sin. Then they would be able to accuse and discredit me.”

- ‭‭Nehemiah‬ ‭6‬:‭10‬-‭13‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“Sanballat and Geshem sent to me, saying, “Come and let us meet together at Hakkephirim in the plain of Ono.” But they intended to do me harm. And I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to you?”

- ‭‭Nehemiah‬ ‭6‬:‭2‬-‭3‬ ‭ESV‬‬

"Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man’s dwelling, but a foolish man devours it."

- Proverbs‬ ‭21‬:‭20‬ ‭ESV

"First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle ( I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling..."

- 1 Timothy 2:1-8

“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.”

- ‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well…‭‭”

- Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.”

- ‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT