Can you give me 3 cross-references scriptures from this:

1 Religious Liberty (From Reagan's speech on the importance of religious freedom, 1981)
Scriptures: Matthew 5:10-12, Galatians 5:1, 1 Peter 2:15-16
2 Religion and Government (From Reagan's speech at the National Prayer Breakfast, 1983)
Scriptures: Romans 13:1-2, Matthew 22:21, Psalm 33:12
3 America's Role in the World (From Reagan's speech in the Capitol Rotunda, 1984)
Scriptures: Isaiah 60:1-3, Matthew 5:14, Micah 6:8

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Sure! Here are three cross-reference scriptures related to each theme:

1. Religious Liberty

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
  • John 8:36: "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."
  • Galatians 5:13: "For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another."

2. Religion and Government

  • Proverbs 29:2: "When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan."
  • 1 Timothy 2:1-2: "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."
  • Micah 6:8: "He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"

3. America's Role in the World

  • Matthew 28:19-20: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you..."
  • Jeremiah 29:7: "But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare."
  • Ephesians 2:19-22: "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God..."

These cross-references support the themes of religious liberty, the relationship between religion and government, and America's role in the world.