Children of God

Yet to all who did receive him,
to those who believed in his name, 
he gave the right to become children of God.
John 1:12 NIV

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Jesus came to announce to us that an identity based on
success, popularity and power is a false identity – an illusion!
Loudly and clearly he says: ‘You are not what the world makes you;
but you are children of God.‘
Henri Nouwen

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The Spirit Himself [thus] testifies together with our own spirit,
[assuring us] that we are children of God.
Romans 8:16 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

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Who are we? We are children of God.
Our potential is unlimited. Our inheritance is sacred.
May we always honor that heritage – in every thought and deed.
Russell M. Nelson

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Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 
and walk in the way of love,
just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us 
as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Ephesians 5:1-2 NIV

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God bestows His blessings without discrimination.
The followers of Jesus are children of God,
and they should manifest the family likeness by doing good to all,
even to those who deserve the opposite.
F. F. Bruce

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For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.
Live as children of light 
(for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 
and find out what pleases the Lord. 
Ephesians 5:8-10 NIV

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To call yourself a child of God is one thing.
To be called a child of God by those who watch your life
is another thing altogether.
Max Lucado

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Now if we are children, then we are heirs—
heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ,
if indeed we share in his sufferings 
in order that we may also share in his glory.
Romans 8:17 NIV
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It is a great thing to be a child of God,
and joint-heir with Jesus Christ.
If this is your privilege, you will know the fellowship of Christ’s sufferings.
Ellen G. White

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God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family
by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ.
This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.
Ephesians 1:5 NIV

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If you are a child of God,
you don’t lose your status if you have a bad week.
Timothy Keller