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2 Corinthians 6:16

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KJV ORIGINAL

And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

What does God's temple have in common with fake gods? Nothing. Because you ARE God's temple — the living God lives in you. He said, 'I'm going to make my home in them, walk through life with them. I'll be their God, and they'll be my people.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

You're not just visiting God's house — you ARE God's house.

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