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Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)

will reap de-
struction [the torment of
hell]; the one who sows to please
[God]... will reap eternal life [paradise].

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at
the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do
not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let
us do good to all people, especially to those who be-
long to the family of believers. (Galatians, 6:8-10)

Through these He [God] has given us His very great and
precious promises, so that through them you... escape the
corruption in the world caused by evil desires. For this very
reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to
goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-
control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to god-
liness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. ( 2 Pe-
ter, 1:4-7)

These men are springs without water and mists driven by a
storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them. For they mouth
empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires
of sinful human nature, they entice people who are just escap-
ing from those who live in error. They promise them freedom,
while they themselves are slaves of depravity—for a man is a
slave to whatever has mastered him. (2 Peter, 2:17-19)

As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had

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