Can You Please Give Me A Listing Of Scriptures Based On Various Topics For Our Christian Life And Living?
Question: Thank you for your wonderful site which provides almost all the needed answers for all the essential questions in our Christian life. But as a preacher and teacher of the Word of God, I would request you to give me a listing of the Sciptures based on the various topics for our Christian life and living, so that we could use it for topical guidance for ministering to saints. Can you please? Thanks and God Bless!
Answer: Praise the Lord! Greetings in the matchless name of Jesus Christ!
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement, and glad to know that you are a regular reader of our Website. Topical studies are one of the great way to explore the depths of Scripture and a great help to meditate Scripture which always helps us in our time of need for mercy and grace to strengthen us in our pursuit after the Lord.
Here below I will try my best to streamline the most important topics regarding our Christian life and living, so that you can use it personally and also professionally to teach others saints topically for their edification and eternal profitability in their lives.
Jesus commanded us in the second half of the Great Commission to teach others to observe ALL that He has commanded us (Matt 28:18-20). We first need to know the commands ourselves well enough to love it all and live it in our lives, so that we can teach others to observe them.
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Luke 21:34 — "But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly."
Rom 13:13 — "Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy."
1 Cor 5:11 — "But now I have written to you not to keep company with anyone named a brother, who is sexually immoral, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner—not even to eat with such a person."
Eph 5:18 — "And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit."
1 Thes 5:8 — "But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation."
1 Tim 3:2-3 — "2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach; 3 not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous."
1 Tim 5:23 — "No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities."
1 Pet 4:7 — "But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. "
1 Pet 1:13 — "Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ."
1 Pet 5:8 — "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour."
1 Cor 14:20 — "Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature."
Eph 4:26 — "Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath."
Eph 4:31 — "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice."
Col 3:8 — "But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth."
Heb 12:15 — "Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled."
Jam 1:19-20 — " 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God."
Jam 3:14 — "But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth."
Jam 5:9 — "Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door!"
Luke 22:25-26 — "25 And He said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’ 26 But not so among you; on the contrary, he who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves."
Rom 13:1-5 — "1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. 4 For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil. 5 Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake."
Eph 6:5-7 — "5 Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ; 6 not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, 7 with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men."
1 Tim 2:1-2 — "1 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence."
Tit 3:1-2 — "1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men."
Heb 13:7 — "Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct."
Heb 13:17-18 — "17 Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you. 18 Pray for us; for we are confident that we have a good conscience, in all things desiring to live honorably."
Heb 13:24 — "Greet all those who rule over you, and all the saints. Those from Italy greet you."
1 Pet 2:17 — "Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king."
Matthew 4:4 — "But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’""
Luke 4:4 — "But Jesus answered him, saying, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone,but by every word of God.’”"
John 5:39 — "You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me."
Rom 12:16 — "Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion."
1 Cor 1:10 — "Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment."
2 Cor 13:11 — "Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you."
Php 2:1-2 — "1 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind."
Php 3:15 — "Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you."
Php 3:16 — "Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind."
1 Pet 3:8-9 — "8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing."
Mat 15:4 — "For God commanded, saying, ‘Honor your father and your mother’; and, ‘He who curses father or mother, let him be put to death.’"
Mat 18:10 — "Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven."
Mat 19:14 — "But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”"
Mar 10:14 — "But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God.""
Luk 18:16 — "But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God."
Eph 6:1-2 — "1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise."
Col 3:20 — "Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord."
Luk 4:4 — "But Jesus answered him, saying, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.’”"
Luk 21:19 — "By your patience possess your souls."
Act 10:15 — "And a voice spoke to him again the second time, “What God has cleansed you must not call common.”"
Act 13:40-41 — "40 Beware therefore, lest what has been spoken in the prophets come upon you: 41 ‘ Behold,you despisers, marvel and perish! For I work a work in your days, a work which you will by no means believe, though one were to declare it to you.’”"
Rom 13:13 — "Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy."
1 Cor 9:24 — "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it."
1 Cor 15:58 — "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
1 Cor 16:13-14 — "13 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. 14 Let all that you do be done with love."
2 Cor 6:13 — "Now in return for the same (I speak as to children), you also be open."
2 Cor 13:5 — "Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified."
2 Cor 13:11 — "Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you."
Gal 5:1 — "Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage."
Gal 5:16 — "I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh."
Eph 2:11-12 — " 11 Therefore remember that you, once Gentiles in the flesh—who are called Uncircumcision by what is called the Circumcision made in the flesh by hands — 12 that at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world."
Php 1:27-28 — "27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, 28 and not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that from God."
Php 4:5 — "Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand."
1 Tim 6:12 — "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses."
2 Tim 2:8 — "Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel."
Tit 2:1-9 — "1 But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine: 2 that the older men be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience; 3 the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things — 4 that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed. 6 Likewise, exhort the young men to be sober-minded, 7 in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, 8 sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you. 9 Exhort bondservants to be obedient to their own masters, to be well pleasing in all things, not answering back."
Tit 3:14 — "And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful."
Heb 10:35 — "Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward."
Jam 2:1 — "My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality."
Jam 2:12 — "So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty."
1 Pet 2:11-12 — "11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, 12 having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation."
Rom 16:17 — "Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them."
1 Cor 5:4-5 — " 4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when you are gathered together, along with my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, 5 deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus."
1 Cor 5:7 — "Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us."
1 Cor 5:9 — "I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators: 10 Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world. 11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. 12 For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? 13 But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person."
1 Cor 16:22 — "If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha."
Gal 6:1 — "Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted."
1 Thes 5:14 — "Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all."
2 Thes 3:6 — "But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us."
2 Thes 3:14 — "And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. 15 Yet count [him] not as an enemy, but admonish [him] as a brother."
1 Tim 5:20 — "Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. 21 I charge [thee] before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. 22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure."
Tit 1:10 — "For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: 11 Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake. 12 One of themselves, [even] a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians [are] alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. 13 This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; 14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth."
Tit 3:10 — "A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject. 11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself."
Rev 2:16 — "Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth."
Joh 2:16 — "And He said to those who sold doves, “Take these things away! Do not make My Father’s house a house of merchandise!”"
1 Cor 14:26 — "How is it then, brethren? Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification."
1 Cor 14:27-30 — "27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, let there be two or at the most three, each in turn, and let one interpret. 28 But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church, and let him speak to himself and to God. 29 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge. 30 But if anything is revealed to another who sits by, let the first keep silent."
1 Cor 14:34-35 — "34 Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. 35 And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church."
1 Cor 14:40 — "Let all things be done decently and in order."
1 Thes 5:27 — "I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren."
1 Tim 2:11-12 — "11 Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. 12 And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence."
Heb 10:24 — "24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching."
Joh 14:15 — "If ye love me, keep my commandments."
1 Cor 14:37-38 — "37 If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord. 38 But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant."
1 Tim 6:14 — "That you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ’s appearing."
Jam 1:22 — "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves."
2 Joh 1:6 — "This is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it."
Mat 5:17-19 — "17 “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. 19 Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven."
Mar 10:19 — "You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false witness,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’"
Luk 18:20 — "You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false witness,’‘Honor your father and your mother.’"
Rom 13:9 — "For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,”“You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”"
Gal 5:1 — "Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage."
Jam 2:11 — "For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” Now if you do not commit adultery, but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of the law."
Jam 2:12 — "So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty."
Eph 4:29 — "Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. "
Col 3:8 — "But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth."
Col 3:9 — "Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds."
Col 4:6 — "Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one."
1 Tim 4:7 — "But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness."
2 Tim 2:14 — "Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers."
Tit 3:9 — "But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless."
Jam 1:19 — "So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath."
Jam 3:10 — "Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so."
Jam 4:13-15 — "13 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; 14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. 15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.”"
1 Pet 3:10-11 — "10 For “He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. 11 Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it."
Mat 26:26-29 — " 26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.” 27 Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 29 But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.”"
Mar 14:22 — "And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.”"
Luk 22:17-20 — "17 Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves; 18 for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” 19 And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” 20 Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.""
Joh 13:14-15 — "14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you."
1 Cor 5:7-8 — "7 Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us. 8 Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth."
1 Cor 11:23-25 — "23 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” Lastly, he calls them to the first institution thereof 25 In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.""
1 Cor 11:28 — "But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup."
1 Cor 11:33 — "33 Therefore, my brethren, when you come together to eat, wait for one another. 34 But if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest you come together for judgment. And the rest I will set in order when I come."
Col 3:9 — "Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds."
Joh 6:43 — "Jesus therefore answered and said to them, “Do not murmur among yourselves."
1 Cor 10:10 — "Nor complain, as some of them also complained, and were destroyed by the destroyer."
Php 2:14 — "Do all things without complaining and disputing."
Rom 14:22 — "Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves. "
1 Cor 15:58 — "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
1 Cor 16:13 — "Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong."
2 Thes 2:15 — "Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle."
1 Tim 6:20 — "O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge."
1 Joh 2:24 — "Therefore let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father."
Heb 10:35 — "Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward."
2 Pet 3:17-18 — "17 You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen."
Rev 2:25 — "But hold fast what you have till I come."
Rev 3:11 — "Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown."
Luk 12:15 — "And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.”"
1 Cor 12:31 — "But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way."
Gal 5:26 — "Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another."
Eph 5:3-4 — "3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; and all uncleanness 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks."
Heb 13:5 — "5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”"
Rom 14:1 — "Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things."
Rom 14:5-7 — "5 One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. 6 He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it. He who eats, eats to the Lord, for he gives God thanks; and he who does not eat, to the Lord he does not eat, and gives God thanks. 7 For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself."
Php 4:1 — "Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved."
2 Thes 2:15 — "Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle."
2 Tim 1:13-14 — "13 Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. 14 That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us."
Heb 10:23 — "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. "
Rev 2:25 — "But hold fast what you have till I come."
Rom 13:8 — "Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law."
Mat 24:4 — "And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you."
Mar 13:5 — "And Jesus, answering them, began to say: “Take heed that no one deceives you."
Mark 13:23 — "But take heed; see, I have told you all things beforehand."
Luk 21:8-9 — "8 And He said: “Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Therefore do not go after them. 9 But when you hear of wars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately.”"
1 Cor 3:18 — "Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise."
1 Cor 6:9-10 — "9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God."
1 Cor 10:12 — "Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall."
1 Cor 15:33 — "Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.”"
Gal 6:7 — "Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap."
Eph 5:6-7 — "6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not be partakers with them."
Php 3:2 — "Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation!"
Col 2:8 — "Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ."
Col 2:18-19 — "18 Let no one cheat you of your reward, taking delight in false humility and worship of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19 and not holding fast to the Head, from whom all the body, nourished and knit together by joints and ligaments, grows with the increase that is from God."
1 Thes 5:21 — "Test all things; hold fast what is good."
2 Thes 2:1-4 — "1 Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, 2 not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. 3 Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, 4 who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God."
Heb 3:12-13 — "12 Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; 13 but exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin."
Jam 1:22 — "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves."
2 Pet 3:17-18 — "17 You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen."
1 Joh 3:7 — "Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous."
2 Joh 1:8 — "Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we worked for, but that we may receive a full reward."
Mar 9:38-39 — "38 Now John answered Him, saying, “Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow us.” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not forbid him, for no one who works a miracle in My name can soon afterward speak evil of Me."
Luk 9:49-50 — "49 Now John answered and said, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow with us.” 50 But Jesus said to him, “Do not forbid him, for he who is not against us is on our side.”"
Rom 12:11 — "Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord."
2 Thes 3:13 — "But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good."
Mat 4:19 — "Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”"
Mat 7:13-14 — "13 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it."
Mat 8:22 — "But Jesus said to him, “Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead.”"
Mat 11:28-30 — "28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
Mat 16:24 — "Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.""
Mat 19:17-19 — "17 So He said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.” 18 He said to Him, “Which ones?” Jesus said, “‘You shall not murder,’ ‘You shall not commit adultery,’ ‘You shall not steal,’ ‘You shall not bear false witness,’ 19 ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”"
Mat 19:21 — "Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”"
Mat 28:19-20 — "19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen."
Mar 8:34 — "When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.""
Mar 10:21 — "Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.”"
Luk 5:27 — "After these things He went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.”"
Luk 9:23 — "Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me."
Luk 9:59-60 — "59 Then He said to another, “Follow Me.” But he said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” 60 Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and preach the kingdom of God.”"
Luk 11:35 — "Therefore take heed that the light which is in you is not darkness."
Luk 14:26-27 — "26 “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. 27 And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple."
Luk 14:33 — "So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple."
Luk 17:32 — "Remember Lot’s wife."
Luk 21:34 — "But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly."
Joh 1:43 — "The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, “Follow Me.”"
Joh 12:35-36 — "35 Then Jesus said to them, “A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going. 36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.” These things Jesus spoke, and departed, and was hidden from them."
Joh 14:11 — "Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves."
Joh 14:15 — "If you love Me, keep My commandments."
Joh 14:23-24 — "23 Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. 24 He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father’s who sent Me."
Joh 15:4 — "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me."
Joh 21:19 — "This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, “Follow Me.”"
Joh 21:22 — "Jesus said to him, “If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me.” "
Act 15:20 — "But that we write to them to abstain from things polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from things strangled, and from blood."
Act 15:29 — "That you abstain from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well."
Rom 12:1-3 — "1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. 3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith."
Rom 12:11 — "Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord."
Rom 13:12-14 — "12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. 13 Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. 14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts."
Rom 14:1 — "Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things."
Rom 15:1 — "We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves."
Rom 15:2 — "Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification."
1 Cor 3:10 — "According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it."
1 Cor 4:16 — "Therefore I urge you, imitate me."
1 Cor 7:17-24 — "17 But as God has distributed to each one, as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk. And so I ordain in all the churches. 18 Was anyone called while circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Was anyone called while uncircumcised? Let him not be circumcised. 19 Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing, but keeping the commandments of God is what matters. 20 Let each one remain in the same calling in which he was called. 21 Were you called while a slave? Do not be concerned about it; but if you can be made free, rather use it. 22 For he who is called in the Lord while a slave is the Lord’s freedman. Likewise he who is called while free is Christ’s slave. 23 You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men. 24 Brethren, let each one remain with God in that state in which he was called."
1 Cor 10:31 — "Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."
1 Cor 14:20 — "Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature."
1 Cor 15:34 — "Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame."
2 Cor 6:17 — "Therefore “Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you.”"
2 Cor 10:7 — "Do you look at things according to the outward appearance? If anyone is convinced in himself that he is Christ’s, let him again consider this in himself, that just as he is Christ’s, even so we are Christ’s."
Eph 5:1-6 — "1 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. 3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints;
and all uncleanness 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience."
Eph 5:8-10 — "8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), 10 finding out what is acceptable to the Lord."
Eph 5:15-16 — "15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil."
Eph 6:10 — "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might."
Php 2:5 — "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus."
Php 2:12 — "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling."
Php 3:17 — "Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern."
Php 4:9 — "The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you."
Col 2:6-7 — "6 As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving."
Col 3:1-2 — "1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth."
Col 3:12 — "Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering."
1 Thes 4:1 — "Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God."
1 Tim 4:7 — "But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness."
1 Tim 4:12 — "Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity."
1 Tim 6:9-11 — "9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness."
2 Tim 2:1 — "You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus."
2 Tim 2:3 — "You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ."
2 Tim 2:15 — "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
2 Tim 2:19 — "Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”"
2 Tim 2:22 — "Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart."
2 Tim 3:14-15 — "14 But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, 15 and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus."
Tit 2:1 — "But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine."
Tit 2:2 — "That the older men be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience."
Tit 2:3-5 — "3 the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things— 4 that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed."
Tit 2:6-8 — "6 Likewise, exhort the young men to be sober-minded, 7 in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, 8 sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you."
Tit 3:8 — "This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men."
Heb 3:1 — "Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus."
Heb 3:13 — "But exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin."
Heb 3:15 — "While it is said: “Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.”"
Heb 4:1 — "Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it."
Heb 4:11 — "Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience."
Heb 4:14 — "Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession."
Heb 6:1-2 — "1 Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment."
Heb 6:12 — "That you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
Heb 10:22 — "Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. "
Heb 12:1-3 — "1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls."
Heb 12:28 — "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear."
Heb 13:13 — "Therefore let us go forth to Him, outside the camp, bearing His reproach."
1 Pet 1:17 — "And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear."
1 Pet 2:1-3 — "1 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious."
1 Pet 4:1 — "Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin."
2 Pet 1:5-10 — "5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins. 10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble."
2 Pet 3:18 — "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen."
1 Joh 2:15 — "Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him."
1 Joh 2:24 — "Therefore let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father."
1 Joh 2:28 — "And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming."
2 Joh 1:8 — "Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we worked for, but that we may receive a full reward."
3 Joh 1:11 — "Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God."
Rev 22:11 — "He who is unjust, let him be unjust still; he who is filthy, let him be filthy still; he who is righteous, let him be righteous still; he who is holy, let him be holy still."
1 Pet 1:13 — "Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ."
1 Pet 1:15-16 — "But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.”"
1 Pet 2:11-12 — "11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, 12 having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation."
Mat 5:32 — "But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery."
Mat 19:6 — "So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.”"
Mar 10:9 — "Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate."
Mar 10:11-12 — "11 So He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her. 12 And if a woman divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.”"
1 Cor 7:10-15 — "10 Now to the married I command, yet not I but the Lord: A wife is not to depart from her husband. 11 But even if she does depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband. And a husband is not to divorce his wife. 12 But to the rest I, not the Lord, say: If any brother has a wife who does not believe, and she is willing to live with him, let him not divorce her. 13 And a woman who has a husband who does not believe, if he is willing to live with her, let her not divorce him. 14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband; otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy. 15 But if the unbeliever departs, let him depart; a brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases. But God has called us to peace."
1 Cor 7:27 — "Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be loosed. Are you loosed from a wife? Do not seek a wife."
1 Tim 2:9-10 — "9 in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, 10 but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works."
1 Pet 3:3-4 — "3 Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— 4 rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God."
Mat 7:6 — "Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces."
Luk 8:18 — "Therefore take heed how you hear. For whoever has, to him more will be given; and whoever does not have, even what he seems to have will be taken from him."
Luk 14:34-35 — "34 “Salt is good; but if the salt has lost its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? 35 It is neither fit for the land nor for the dunghill, but men throw it out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”"
Col 3:16 — "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."
1 Cor 3:18 — "Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise."
1 Cor 3:21 — "Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours."
1 Thes 5:11 — "Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing."
1 Thes 5:14 — "Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all."
Heb 3:13 — "But exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin."
Heb 10:24-25 — "24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching."
Eph 6:5 — "Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ."
Eph 6:9 — "And you, masters, do the same things to them, giving up threatening, knowing that your own Master also is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him."
Col 3:22 — "Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God."
Col 4:1 — "Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven."
1 Tim 6:1-2 — "1 Let as many bondservants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and His doctrine may not be blasphemed. 2 And those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brethren, but rather serve them because those who are benefited are believers and beloved. Teach and exhort these things."
Tit 2:9-10 — "9 Exhort bondservants to be obedient to their own masters, to be well pleasing in all things, not answering back, 10 not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things."
1 Pet 2:18 — "Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh."
Mat 24:6 — "And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet."
Mat 24:15-18 — " 15 “Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place” (whoever reads, let him understand), 16 “then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17 Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take anything out of his house. 18 And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes."
Mat 24:20 — "And pray that your flight may not be in winter or on the Sabbath."
Mat 24:23 — "Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it."
Mat 24:26 — "Therefore if they say to you, ‘Look, He is in the desert!’ do not go out; or ‘Look, He is in the inner rooms!’ do not believe it."
Mat 24:42 — "Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming."
Mat 24:44 — "Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect."
Mat 25:13 — "Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming."
Mar 13:7-13 — "7 But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be troubled; for such things must happen, but the end is not yet. 8 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and troubles. These are the beginnings of sorrows. 9 “But watch out for yourselves, for they will deliver you up to councils, and you will be beaten in the synagogues. You will be brought before rulers and kings for My sake, for a testimony to them. 10 And the gospel must first be preached to all the nations. 11 But when they arrest you and deliver you up, do not worry beforehand, or premeditate what you will speak. But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that; for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. 12 Now brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death. 13 And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved."
Mar 13:14-23 — "14 “So when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not” (let the reader understand), “then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 15 Let him who is on the housetop not go down into the house, nor enter to take anything out of his house. 16 And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes. 17 But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! 18 And pray that your flight may not be in winter. 19 For in those days there will be tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the creation which God created until this time, nor ever shall be. 20 And unless the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake, whom He chose, He shortened the days. 21 “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or, ‘Look, He is there!’ do not believe it. 22 For false christs and false prophets will rise and show signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. 23 But take heed; see, I have told you all things beforehand."
Mar 13:28-29 — "28 Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near—at the doors!"
Mar 13:32-33 — "32 But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is."
Mar 13:35-37 — "35 Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming—in the evening, at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning— 36 lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping. 37 And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!"
Luk 12:35-36 — "35 “Let your waist be girded and your lamps burning; 36 and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocks they may open to him immediately."
Luk 12:40 — "Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
Luk 17:31-32 — "31 “In that day, he who is on the housetop, and his goods are in the house, let him not come down to take them away. And likewise the one who is in the field, let him not turn back. 32 Remember Lot’s wife."
Luk 21:8 — "And He said: “Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Therefore do not go after them."
Luk 21:19 — "By your patience possess your souls."
Luk 21:21 — "Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter her."
Luk 21:28 — "Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near."
Luk 21:29-32 — "29 Then He spoke to them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. 30 When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. 31 So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. 32 Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all things take place. "
Luk 21:34 — "But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly."
Luk 21:36 — "Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man."
1 Thes 4:18 — "Therefore comfort one another with these words."
1 Thes 5:6 — "Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober."
2 Thes 2:1-2 — "1 Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, 2 not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come."
2 Tim 3:1-5 — "1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!"
Jam 5:7-8 — "7 Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. 8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand."
2 Pet 3:8 — "But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. "
2 Pet 3:14 — "Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless."
Jud 1:17-18 — "17 But you, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ: 18 how they told you that there would be mockers in the last time who would walk according to their own ungodly lusts."
Rev 3:3 — "Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you"
Rev 13:18 — "Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666."
Mat 5:39-42 — "39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. 41 And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. 42 Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away."
Mat 5:44-45 — "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust."
Mat 7:12 — "Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."
Luk 3:11 — "He answered and said to them, “He who has two tunics, let him give to him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise."
Luk 3:14 — "Likewise the soldiers asked him, saying, “And what shall we do?”
So he said to them, “Do not intimidate anyone or accuse falsely, and be content with your wages.”"
Luk 6:27-28 — "27 “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you."
Luk 6:29 — "To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either."
Luk 6:30 — "Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back."
Luk 6:31 — "And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise."
Luk 6:35 — "But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil."
Luk 6:36 — "Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful."
Luk 10:36-37 — "36 So which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?” 37 And he said, “He who showed mercy on him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”"
Rom 12:17-21 — "17 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."
Rom 14:19 — "Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another."
Rom 15:1-2 — "We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification."
1 Cor 16:14 — "Let all that you do be done with love."
2 Cor 13:11 — "Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you."
Php 2:4 — "Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others."
1 Thes 5:15 — "See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all."
2 Tim 2:24-26 — "24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, 26 and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will."
Heb 12:14 — "Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord."
1 Pet 3:10-11 — "10 For “He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. 11 Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it."
Mat 19:14 — "But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” "
Mar 10:13-16 — "13 Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. 15 Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” 16 And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them."
Heb 12:14 — "Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord."
1 Pet 3:9-11 — "9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. 10 For “He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. 11 Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it."
Mat 4:19 — "Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”"
Mat 5:16 — "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."
Mat 7:6 — "Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces."
Mat 9:13 — "But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’ For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance."
Mat 9:38 — "Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest."
Mat 10:7-17 — "7 And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ 8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. 9 Provide neither gold nor silver nor copper in your money belts, 10 nor bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor staffs; for a worker is worthy of his food. 11 “Now whatever city or town you enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and stay there till you go out. 12 And when you go into a household, greet it. 13 If the household is worthy, let your peace come upon it. But if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. 14 And whoever will not receive you nor hear your words, when you depart from that house or city, shake off the dust from your feet. 15 Assuredly, I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city! 16 “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues."
Mat 10:27 — "Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops."
Mat 28:7 — "And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you."
Mat 28:19-20 — ""19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen."
Mar 1:15 — "And saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”"
Mark 1:17 — "Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”"
Mar 6:7-11 — "7 And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits. 8 He commanded them to take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bag, no bread, no copper in their money belts— 9 but to wear sandals, and not to put on two tunics. 10 Also He said to them, “In whatever place you enter a house, stay there till you depart from that place. 11 And whoever will not receive you nor hear you, when you depart from there, shake off the dust under your feet as a testimony against them. Assuredly, I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city!”"
Mar 9:50 — "Salt is good, but if the salt loses its flavor, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another."
Mar 16:15-16 — "15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned."
Luk 9:3-5 — "3 And He said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, neither staffs nor bag nor bread nor money; and do not have two tunics apiece. 4 “Whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart. 5 And whoever will not receive you, when you go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet as a testimony against them.”"
Luk 10:1-12 — "After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. 2 Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. 3 Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves. 4 Carry neither money bag, knapsack, nor sandals; and greet no one along the road. 5 But whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ 6 And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on it; if not, it will return to you. 7 And remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things as they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house. 8 Whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you. 9 And heal the sick there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ 10 But whatever city you enter, and they do not receive you, go out into its streets and say, 11 ‘The very dust of your city which clings to us we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near you.’ 12 But[c] I say to you that it will be more tolerable in that Day for Sodom than for that city."
Joh 4:35 — "Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!"
Act 10:42 — "And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be Judge of the living and the dead."
Col 4:5 — "Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time."
1 Pet 3:15 — "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear."
Jud 1:22-23 — "22 And on some have compassion, making a distinction; 23 but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment defiled by the flesh."
Mar 11:22 — "So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God."
Mar 11:23-24 — "23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. 24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them."
Joh 14:11 — "Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves."
Joh 16:33 — "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
1 Tim 6:12-14 — "12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate, 14 that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ’s appearing."
1 Tim 1:3-5 — "3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia—remain in Ephesus that you may charge some that they teach no other doctrine, 4 nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith. 5 Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith."
1 Tim 4:7 — "But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness."
1 Tim 6:20 — "O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge."
2 Tim 2:14 — "Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers."
2 Tim 2:15 — "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
2 Tim 2:23 — "But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife."
Tit 3:9 — "But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless."
Heb 13:9 — "Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been occupied with them."
Mat 7:15 — "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves."
Mat 16:6 — "Then Jesus said to them, “Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees."
Mat 12:33 — "Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit."
Mat 15:14 — "Let them alone. They are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind leads the blind, both will fall into a ditch."
Mat 16:6 — "Then Jesus said to them, “Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees.”"
Mar 8:15 — "Then He charged them, saying, “Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.”"
Mar 12:38-40 — "38 Then He said to them in His teaching, “Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, 39 the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts, 40 who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.”"
Mar 13:5-6 — "5 And Jesus, answering them, began to say: “Take heed that no one deceives you. 6 For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and will deceive many."
Luk 12:1 — "In the meantime, when an innumerable multitude of people had gathered together, so that they trampled one another, He began to say to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy."
Luk 20:46 — "Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts."
Rom 16:17 — "Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them."
1 Cor 3:20 — "And again, “The LORD knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile."
Php 3:2 — "Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation!"
1 Tim 6:3-5 — "3 If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, 4 he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions, 5 useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself."
1 Tim 6:20 — "O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge."
2 Tim 2:16-18 — "16 But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness. 17 And their message will spread like cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort, 18 who have strayed concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the faith of some."
Tit 1:10-14 — "10 For there are many insubordinate, both idle talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision, 11 whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole households, teaching things which they ought not, for the sake of dishonest gain. 12 One of them, a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.” 13 This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, 14 not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth."
1 Joh 4:1 — "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world."
2 Joh 1:10 — "If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11 for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds."
Mat 6:16-18 — "16 “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 17 But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly."
Luk 5:10 — "And so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.”"
Luk 12:4-5 — "4 “And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. 5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him!"
Luk 12:7 — "But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows."
Luk 12:32 — "Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom."
Joh 14:1 — "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me."
Joh 14:27 — "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
1 Cor 10:25 — "Eat whatever is sold in the meat market, asking no questions for conscience’ sake."
1 Cor 10:27-29 — "27 If any of those who do not believe invites you to dinner, and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience’ sake. 28 But if anyone says to you, “This was offered to idols,” do not eat it for the sake of the one who told you, and for conscience’ sake; for “the earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness.” 29 “Conscience,” I say, not your own, but that of the other. For why is my liberty judged by another man’s conscience?"
1 Cor 10:31 — "Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."
1 Tim 5:23 — "No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities."
1 Cor 6:18 — "Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body."
1 Cor 10:8 — "Nor let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell."
Eph 5:3-4 — " 3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; and all uncleanness 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks."
1 Thes 4:2-6 — "2 for you know what commandments we gave you through the Lord Jesus. 3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, 5 not in passion of lust, like the Gentiles who do not know God; 6 that no one should take advantage of and defraud his brother in this matter, because the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also forewarned you and testified."
Mat 5:42 — "Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away."
Mat 6:1-4 — "1 Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 3 But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly."
Luk 3:11 — "He answered and said to them, “He who has two tunics, let him give to him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise.”"
Luk 6:38 — "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you."
Luk 11:41 — "But rather give alms of such things as you have; then indeed all things are clean to you."
Luk 12:33 — "Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys."
Rom 12:13 — "Distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality."
1 Cor 16:1-2 — "1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come."
2 Cor 8:11 — "But now you also must complete the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to desire it, so there also may be a completion out of what you have."
2 Cor 9:7 — "So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver."
1 Tim 6:17 — "Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy."
1 Joh 3:17-18 — "17 But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? 18 My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth."
Mat 22:36-40 — "36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” 37 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”"
Mar 12:29-30 — "29 Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the LORD our God, the LORD is one. 30 And you shalllove the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment."
Mar 12:29-31 — "29 Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the LORD our God, the LORD is one. 30 And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”"
Luk 10:27-28 — "27 So he answered and said, “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’” 28 And He said to him, “You have answered rightly; do this and you will live.”"
Rom 13:1 — "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God."
Rom 13:3 — "For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same."
Rom 13:4 — "For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil."
Rom 13:5 — "Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake."
Rom 13:6-7 — "6 For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God’s ministers attending continually to this very thing. 7 Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor."
Tit 3:1-2 — "1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men."
1 Pet 2:13-14 — "13 Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme, 14 or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good."
1 Pet 2:17 — "Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king."
1 Cor 11:6-7 — "6 For if a woman is not covered, let her also be shorn. But if it is shameful for a woman to be shorn or shaved, let her be covered. 7 For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but woman is the glory of man."
1 Cor 11:13 — "Judge among yourselves. Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered? "
Mat 11:15 — "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!"
Mat 13:9 — "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”"
Mat 13:18 — "Therefore hear the parable of the sower."
Mat 13:43 — "Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!"
Mat 15:10 — "When He had called the multitude to Himself, He said to them, “Hear and understand.""
Mat 17:5 — "While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!”"
Mar 4:3 — "Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow."
Mar 4:9 — "And He said to them, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”"
Mar 4:23-25 — ""23 If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” 24 Then He said to them, “Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, more will be given. 25 For whoever has, to him more will be given; but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.”"
Mar 7:14 — "When He had called all the multitude to Himself, He said to them, “Hear Me, everyone, and understand.""
Mar 7:16 — "If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear!"
Luk 8:8 — ""But others fell on good ground, sprang up, and yielded a crop a hundredfold.” When He had said these things He cried, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”"
Luk 8:18 — "Therefore take heed how you hear. For whoever has, to him more will be given; and whoever does not have, even what he seems to have will be taken from him."
Luk 14:35 — "It is neither fit for the land nor for the dunghill, but men throw it out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!"
Luk 18:6 — "Then the Lord said, “Hear what the unjust judge said."
Heb 12:25 — "See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven."
Heb 13:22 — "And I appeal to you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words."
Jam 2:5 — "Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?"
Rev 2:7 — "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God."
Rev 2:11 — "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.”
Rev 2:17 — "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it."
Rev 2:29 — "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."
Rev 3:6 — "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."
Rev 3:13 — "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."
Rev 3:22 — "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."
Rev 3:2-3 — "2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God. 3 Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you."
Rev 3:11 — "Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown."
Rom 16:16 — "Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you."
1 Cor 16:20 — "All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss."
2 Cor 13:12-13 — "12 Greet one another with a holy kiss. 13 All the saints greet you."
1 Thes 5:26 — "Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss."
1 Pet 5:14 — "Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen."
Joh 20:22 — "And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.""
Gal 5:25 — "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit."
Eph 4:30 — "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption."
Eph 5:18-21 — "18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20 giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 21 submitting to one another in the fear of God."
1 Thes 5:19 — "Do not quench the Spirit."
Luk 14:12-14 — "12 Then He also said to him who invited Him, “When you give a dinner or a supper, do not ask your friends, your brothers, your relatives, nor rich neighbors, lest they also invite you back, and you be repaid. 13 But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind. 14 And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”"
Rom 12:13 — "Distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality."
Hebrews 13:2 — "Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels."
1 Pet 4:9-10 — "9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. 10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God."
3 Joh 1:5-8 — "5 Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers, 6 who have borne witness of your love before the church. If you send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God, you will do well,
to true preachers 7 because they went forth for His name’s sake, taking nothing from the Gentiles. 8 We therefore ought to receive such, that we may become fellow workers for the truth."
Mat 23:8-10 — "8 But you, do not be called ‘Rabbi’; for One is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brethren. 9 Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. 10 And do not be called teachers; for One is your Teacher, the Christ."
Luk 14:8 — "When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in the best place, lest one more honorable than you be invited by him."
Luk 14:10 — "But when you are invited, go and sit down in the lowest place, so that when he who invited you comes he may say to you, ‘Friend, go up higher.’ Then you will have glory in the presence of those who sit at the table with you."
Luk 17:10 — "So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.’"
Rom 12:3 — "For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith."
Rom 12:10 — "Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another."
Rom 12:16 — "Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion."
1 Cor 3:21 — "Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours."
1 Cor 10:12 — "Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall."
2 Cor 10:17 — "But “he who glories, let him glory in the LORD."
Gal 5:26 — "Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another."
Eph 4:17 — "This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind."
Php 2:3 — "3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself."
Php 2:5-8 — "5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross."
Jam 4:10 — "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up."
1 Pet 5:5 — "Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”"
1 Pet 5:6 — "Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time."
1 Cor 10:7 — "Neither be ye idolaters, as [were] some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play."
1 Cor 10:14 — "Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
1 Cor 10:25 — Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, [that] eat, asking no question for conscience sake:
1 Joh 5:21 — Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
Mat 7:1-2 — "Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you."
Mat 7:5 — "Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye."
Mar 9:38-39 — "38 Now John answered Him, saying, “Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow us.” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not forbid him, for no one who works a miracle in My name can soon afterward speak evil of Me.""
Luk 6:37 — "Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven."
Luk 6:42 — "Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me remove the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the plank that is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck that is in your brother’s eye."
Joh 7:24 — "Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.”
Rom 14:1-3 — "1 Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things. 2 For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables. 3 Let not him who eats despise him who does not eat, and let not him who does not eat judge him who eats; for God has received him."
Rom 14:13 — "Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way."
1 Cor 4:5 — "Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God."
1 Cor 6:4 — "If then you have judgments concerning things pertaining to this life, do you appoint those who are least esteemed by the church to judge?"
1 Cor 10:15 — "I speak as to wise men; judge for yourselves what I say."
Col 2:16-17 — "16 So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths, 17 which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of Christ."
Jam 4:11 — "11 Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12 There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another?"
Luk 12:58 — When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, [as thou art] in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison. 59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.
Mat 20:25-28 — "25 But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. 26 Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. 27 And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave— 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
Mat 23:2-7 — "2 saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. 4 For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. His disciples must beware of their ambition 5 But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments. 6 They love the best places at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues, 7 greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, ‘Rabbi, Rabbi.’""
Mat 23:8-12 — "8 But you, do not be called ‘Rabbi’; for One is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brethren. 9 Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. 10 And do not be called teachers; for One is your Teacher, the Christ. 11 But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. 12 And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
Mar 9:35 — "And He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all.”"
Luk 22:25-26 — "25 And He said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’ 26 But not so among you; on the contrary, he who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves."
Joh 21:15-17 — "15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” 16 He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Tend My sheep.” 17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.""
Act 20:28-31 — "28 Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God[c] which He purchased with His own blood. 29 For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves. 31 Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears."
1 Cor 4:1 — "Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God."
1 Cor 9:9 — "For it is written in the law of Moses, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain.” Is it oxen God is concerned about?"
1 Cor 14:34-35 — " 34 Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. 35 And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church."
Eph 6:9 — "And you, masters, do the same things to them, giving up threatening, knowing that your own Master also is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him."
Php 2:29 — "Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men in esteem."
Col 4:1 — "Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven."
Col 4:17 — "And say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”"
1 Thes 5:12-13 — "12 And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves."
1 Thes 5:25 — "Brethren, pray for us."
2 Thes 3:1 — "Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you."
1 Tim 1:1 — "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our Savior and the Lord Jesus Christ, our hope."
1 Tim 1:18-19 — "18 This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, 19 having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck."
1 Tim 2:1-2 — "1 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence."
1 Tim 2:11 — "11 Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. 12 And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence."
1 Tim 3:2-13 — "2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach; 3 not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous; 4 one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence 5 (for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?); 6 not a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. 7 Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. 8 Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for money, 9 holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience. 10 But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless. 11 Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus."
1 Tim 4:12 — "Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit,[b] in faith, in purity."
1 Tim 4:13 — "Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine."
1 Tim 4:14 — "Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership."
1 Tim 4:16 — "Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you."
1 Tim 5:1-2 — "1 Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, with all purity."
1 Tim 5:7 — "And these things command, that they may be blameless."
1 Tim 5:17-18 — "17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine. 18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”"
1 Tim 5:19 — "Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses."
1 Tim 5:21 — "I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing with partiality."
2 Tim 1:6-8 — " 6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God"
2 Tim 2:1 — "You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus."
2 Tim 2:6-7 — "6 The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops. 7 Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things."
2 Tim 2:24-25 — "24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth."
2 Tim 4:1-2 — "I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: 2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching."
2 Tim 4:5 — "But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry."
Tit 1:6-9 — "6 if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination. 7 For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, 8 but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled, 9 holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict."
Tit 2:1 — "But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine."
Tit 2:15 — "Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you."
Heb 12:12-13 — "12 Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed."
Heb 13:7 — "Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct."
Heb 13:17 — "Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you."
Heb 13:24 — "Greet all those who rule over you, and all the saints. Those from Italy greet you."
Jam 3:1 — "My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. "
1 Pet 4:11 — "If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen."
1 Pet 5:2-4 — "2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; 4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away."
Rev 3:2 — "2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God. 3 Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you."
Heb 12:12 — "12 Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed."
Heb 12:15 — "Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled."
Mat 5:48 — "Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect."
Mar 12:29-31 — "29 Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the LORD our God, the LORD is one. 30 And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. 31 And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”"
Rom 12:9 — "Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good."
Rom 13:8 — "Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law."
Eph 5:2 — "And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma."
Col 3:14 — "But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection."
1 Tim 1:5 — "Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith."
1 Pet 2:17 — "Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king."
1 Joh 3:18 — "My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth."
1 Joh 3:23 — "And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment."
1 Joh 4:7 — "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God."
1 Joh 4:21 — "And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also."
2 Joh 1:5 — "5 And now I plead with you, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment to you, but that which we have had from the beginning: that we love one another. 6 This is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it."
Jud 1:21 — "Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And on some have compassion, making a distinction."
Mat 19:6 — "So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate."
1 Cor 7:2-5 — "2 Nevertheless, because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband. 3 Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband. 4 The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. And likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. 5 Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again so that Satan does not tempt you because of your lack of self-control."
1 Cor 7:28-35 — "28 But even if you do marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. Nevertheless such will have trouble in the flesh, but I would spare you. 29 But this I say, brethren, the time is short, so that from now on even those who have wives should be as though they had none, 30 those who weep as though they did not weep, those who rejoice as though they did not rejoice, those who buy as though they did not possess, 31 and those who use this world as not misusing it. For the form of this world is passing away. 32 But I want you to be without care. He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord—how he may please the Lord. 33 But he who is married cares about the things of the world—how he may please his wife. 34 There is a difference between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman cares about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit. But she who is married cares about the things of the world—how she may please her husband. 35 And this I say for your own profit, not that I may put a leash on you, but for what is proper, and that you may serve the Lord without distraction."
1 Cor 7:36-38 — "36 But if any man thinks he is behaving improperly toward his virgin, if she is past the flower of youth, and thus it must be, let him do what he wishes. He does not sin; let them marry. 37 Nevertheless he who stands steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but has power over his own will, and has so determined in his heart that he will keep his virgin, does well. 38 So then he who gives her in marriage does well, but he who does not give her in marriage does better."
Eph 5:22-24 — "22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. 24 Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything."
Eph 5:25-28 — "25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, 26 that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, 27 that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. 28 So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself."
Eph 5:33 — "Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband."
Col 3:18 — "18 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them."
1 Pet 3:1 — "Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives."
1 Pet 3:7 — "Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered."
1 Tim 4:15 — "Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all."
Jam 1:21 — "Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls."
Mat 6:19-21 — "19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Mat 19:21 — "Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."
Mar 10:21 — "Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.""
Luk 3:13 — "And he said to them, “Collect no more than what is appointed for you.”"
Luk 3:14 — "Likewise the soldiers asked him, saying, “And what shall we do?”
So he said to them, “Do not intimidate anyone or accuse falsely, and be content with your wages.”"
Luk 12:15 — "And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.”"
Luk 12:33-34 — " 33 Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys. 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Luk 16:9 — "And I say to you, make friends for yourselves by unrighteous mammon, that when you fail, they may receive you into an everlasting home."
1 Cor 10:24 — "Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being."
1 Tim 6:9-11 — "9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness."
1 Tim 6:9-11 — "But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. (10) For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. (11) But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness."
1 Tim 6:17-19 — "17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, 19 storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life."
Jam 1:9-10 — "9 Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, 10 but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away."
Jam 5:1 — "Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you!"
Jam 5:13 — "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms."
Eph 5:18-19 — "18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord."
Col 3:16 — "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."
Jam 5:13 — "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms."
Jam 1:22 — "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves."
Php 2:5-8 — " 5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross."
Php 4:9 — "The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you."
Eph 6:4 — "And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord."
Col 3:15 — "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful."
Col 3:21 — "Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged."
Jam 1:4 — "But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."
Mat 5:12 — "Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
Mat 10:16-20 — "16 “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues. 18 You will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles. 19 But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak; 20 for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you."
Mat 10:23 — "When they persecute you in this city, flee to another. For assuredly, I say to you, you will not have gone through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes."
Mat 10:26-31 — "26 Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. 27 “Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops. 28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows."
Mat 10:34 — "Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword."
Mar 13:9 — "But watch out for yourselves, for they will deliver you up to councils, and you will be beaten in the synagogues. You will be brought before rulers and kings for My sake, for a testimony to them."
Mar 13:11 — "But when they arrest you and deliver you up, do not worry beforehand, or premeditate what you will speak. But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that; for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit."
Luk 6:23 — "Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! For indeed your reward is great in heaven, for in like manner their fathers did to the prophets."
Luk 12:4-5 — "4 “And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. 5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him!"
Luk 12:7 — "But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows."
Luk 12:11-12 — "11 “Now when they bring you to the synagogues and magistrates and authorities, do not worry about how or what you should answer, or what you should say. 12 For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.”"
Luk 21:14 — "Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer."
Rom 12:14 — "Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse."
2 Tim 1:8 — "Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God."
Heb 12:3 — "For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls."
Heb 13:3 — "Remember the prisoners as if chained with them—those who are mistreated—since you yourselves are in the body also."
Jam 5:10 — "My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience."
1 Pet 3:14 — "But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.""
1 Pet 4:1 — "Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin."
1 Pet 4:12-16 — "12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. 14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter."
1 Pet 4:19 — "Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator."
1 Joh 3:13 — "Do not marvel, my brethren, if the world hates you."
Rev 2:10 — "Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life."
Mat 22:39 — "And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’"
2 Cor 6:14 — "Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?"
Eph 5:21 — "Submitting to one another in the fear of God."
1 Thes 5:11 — "Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing."
1 Thes 5:13 — "And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves."
1 Thes 5:14 — "Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all."
1 Tim 5:1-2 — "1 Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, with all purity."
Luk 11:35 — "Therefore take heed that the light which is in you is not darkness."
2 Cor 13:5 — "Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified."
Mat 6:25 — "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?"
Mat 6:31-32 — "31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things."
Luk 12:24 — "Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds?"
Luk 12:27 — "Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these."
Luk 12:29 — "And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind."
Jam 5:13 — "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms."
1 Tim 6:8 — "And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content."
Heb 13:16 — "But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased."
Jam 4:11 — "Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge."
Mat 5:25-26 — "25 Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are on the way with him, lest your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand you over to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. 26 Assuredly, I say to you, you will by no means get out of there till you have paid the last penny."
Mar 9:50 — "Salt is good, but if the salt loses its flavor, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another."
Rom 12:15 — " Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep."
Rom 15:7 — "Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the glory of God."
2 Cor 6:14 — "Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?"
2 Cor 6:17 — "Therefore “Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you.”"
Gal 5:26 — "Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another."
Php 2:29 — "Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men in esteem."
Php 4:21 — " Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you."
Tit 3:15 — " All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in the faith.
Grace be with you all. Amen."
Jam 2:1 — "My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality."
Mat 6:9-15 — "9 In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. 14 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
Mat 18:21-22 — "21 Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.""
Mar 11:25-26 — "25 And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. 26 But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses."
Col 3:12-14 — "12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection."
Mat 7:12 — "Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."
Luk 16:9 — "And I say to you, make friends for yourselves by unrighteous mammon, that when you fail, they may receive you into an everlasting home."
Eph 4:32 — "And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you."
Heb 13:3 — "Remember the prisoners as if chained with — those who are mistreated — since you yourselves are in the body also."
Mat 5:48 — "Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect."
Luk 10:36-37 — "36 So which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?” 37 And he said, “He who showed mercy on him.”
Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”"
Joh 13:34-35 — "34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."
Joh 15:9 — "As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love."
Joh 15:12 — "This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you."
Joh 15:17 — "These things I command you, that you love one another."
Rom 12:9-10 — "9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another."
Rom 13:8-10 — "8 Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. 9 For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,”“You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 10 Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law."
1 Cor 14:1 — "Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy."
1 Cor 16:14 — "Let all that you do be done with love."
Gal 5:13-14 — "13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”"
Col 3:12-14 — "12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection."
1 Thes 4:9-10 — "9 But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another; 10 and indeed you do so toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brethren, that you increase more and more."
Heb 13:1 — "Let brotherly love continue."
1 Pet 1:22 — "Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart."
1 Pet 4:8 — "And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”"
1 Pet 4:10 — "As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God."
1 Joh 3:23 — "And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment."
1 Joh 4:7 — "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God."
1Joh 4:11 — "Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another."
1 Joh 4:21 — "And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also."
2 Joh 1:5 — "And now I plead with you, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment to you, but that which we have had from the beginning: that we love one another."
Mat 18:15-17 — "15 “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’[b] 17 And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector."
Luk 6:42 — "Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me remove the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the plank that is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck that is in your brother’s eye."
Luk 17:3-4 — "3 Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. 4 And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, ‘I repent,’ you shall forgive him."
Rom 14:15-20 — "15 Yet if your brother is grieved because of your food, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food the one for whom Christ died. 16 Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil; 17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18 For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men. 19 Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another. 20 Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are pure, but it is evil for the man who eats with offense."
Rom 14:22 — "Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves."
1 Cor 10:32 — "Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God."
Gal 5:15 — "But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another!"
1 Thes 4:6 — "That no one should take advantage of and defraud his brother in this matter, because the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also forewarned you and testified."
1 Tim 5:1-2 — "1 Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, with all purity."
Jam 5:9-10 — "9 Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door! 10 My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience."
Mat 5:23-24 — "23 Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift."
Mat 18:15-17 — "15 “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’ 17 And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector."
Luk 12:58 — "When you go with your adversary to the magistrate, make every effort along the way to settle with him, lest he drag you to the judge, the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison."
Rom 14:13 — "Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way."
1 Cor 8:9 — "But beware lest somehow this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to those who are weak."
1 Cor 10:24 — "Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being."
1 Cor 10:27-28 — "27 If any of those who do not believe invites you to dinner, and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience’ sake. 28 But if anyone says to you, “This was offered to idols,” do not eat it for the sake of the one who told you, and for conscience’ sake; for “the earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness.”"
1 Cor 10:31 — "Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."
1 Cor 10:32 — "Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God."
Heb 12:12-13 — "12 Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed."
Mat 6:5-8 — "5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. 7 And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him."
Mat 6:9-15 — "9 In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. 14 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
Mat 7:7-8 — "7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened."
Mat 9:38 — "Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest."
Luk 10:2 — "Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.""
Luk 11:2-4 — "2 So He said to them, “When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 3 Give us day by day our daily bread. 4 And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”"
Luk 11:9-10 — "9 So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened."
Luk 22:46 — "Then He said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation."
Joh 16:24 — "Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full."
Rom 12:12 — "Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer."
Eph 6:18 — "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints."
Php 4:6 — "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."
Col 4:2-4 — "2 Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; 3 meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak."
1 Thes 5:17 — "Pray without ceasing."
2 Thes 3:1 — "Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you."
1 Tim 2:1-2 — "1 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence."
1 Tim 2:8 — "I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting."
Heb 4:16 — "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."
Jam 5:13 — "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms."
Jam 5:16 — " Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."
1 Pet 4:7 — "But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers."
1 Joh 5:16 — "If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin which does not lead to death, he will ask, and He will give him life for those who commit sin not leading to death. There is sin leading to death. I do not say that he should pray about that."
1 Cor 10:12 — "Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall."
Gal 5:26 — "Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another."
Gal 6:4 — "But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another."
Php 2:3 — "Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself."
Jam 3:14 — "But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth."
Jam 4:10 — "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up."
1 Pet 5:5-7 — "5 Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you."
Mat 6:19-21 — " 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Mat 6:33 — "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."
Luk 9:60 — "Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and preach the kingdom of God.""
Luk 12:31 — "But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things[c] shall be added to you."
Luke 12:33 — "Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys."
John 6:27 — "Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him."
Colossians 3:1-2 — "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth."
Jam 4:15 — "Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.”"
Rom 12:12 — "Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer."
Rom 12:15 — "Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep."
Rom 15:10 — "And again he says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people!”"
Php 3:1 — "Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe."
Php 4:4 — "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!"
Luk 4:12 — "And Jesus answered and said to him, “It has been said, ‘You shall not tempt the LORD your God.’""
Joh 15:9 — "As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love."
Rom 11:17-21 — "17 And if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them became a partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree, 18 do not boast against the branches. But if you do boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you. 19 You will say then, “Branches were broken off that I might be grafted in.” 20 Well said. Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be haughty, but fear. 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, He may not spare you either."
Heb 3:1 — "Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus."
Heb 4:1 — "Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it."
Heb 4:16 — "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."
Heb 10:22 — "Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water."
Heb 13:13 — "Therefore let us go forth to Him, outside the camp, bearing His reproach."
Jam 4:7-9 — " 7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom."
1 Joh 2:28 — "And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming."
1 Joh 3:23 — "And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment."
Jud 1:20-21 — " 20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life."
Rev 2:4-5 — " 4 Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent."
Heb 12:5-6 — "5 And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: “My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him; 6 For whom the LORD loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives.”"
Eph 4:30 — "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption."
Mat 5:29-30 — "29 If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell."
Heb 3:12-13 — "12 Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; 13 but exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin."
1 Joh 2:15 — "Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him."
Php 4:4 — "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice."
Mat 4:7 — "Jesus said to him, “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the LORD your God.’”"
Luk 4:12 — "And Jesus answered and said to him, “It has been said, ‘You shall nottempt the LORD your God.’”"
1 Cor 10:9 — "Nor let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed by serpents."
Rev 3:19 — "As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent."
Mat 3:2 — "And saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!""
Mat 3:8 — "Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance."
Mat 4:17 — "From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”"
Mar 1:15 — "And saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”"
Luk 3:8 — "Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones."
Act 2:38 — "Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."
Act 3:19 — "Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord."
Act 8:22 — "Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you."
Act 17:30 — "Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent."
Rev 2:5 — "Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent."
Rev 2:16 — "Repent, or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth."
Rev 3:3 — "Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you."
Mat 7:13 — "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it."
Luk 10:20 — "Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven."
Luk 13:24 — "Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able."
Joh 3:7 — "Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’"
Rom 11:17-18 — "17 And if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them became a partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree, 18 do not boast against the branches. But if you do boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you."
Rom 11:21 — "For if God did not spare the natural branches, He may not spare you either."
1 Cor 7:18 — "Was anyone called while circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Was anyone called while uncircumcised? Let him not be circumcised."
2 Cor 6:1 — "We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain."
Eph 5:14 — "Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light."
Php 2:12 — "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling."
2 Tim 2:8 — "Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel."
1 Pet 1:17-18 — "17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear; 18 knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers."
1 Joh 3:23 — "And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment."
Rev 22:17 — "And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely."
Mat 5:16 — "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."
Luk 17:10 — "So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.’"
Luk 22:26 — "But not so among you; on the contrary, he who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves."
Gal 5:13 — "For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another."
Gal 6:2 — "Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
Gal 6:9-10 — "9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith."
Php 2:4 — "Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others."
Col 3:17 — "And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."
Col 3:22-24 — " 22 Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God. 23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ."
2 Thes 3:13 — "But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good."
1 Tim 6:17-19 — "17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, 19 storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life."
Heb 12:28-29 — "28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may[j] serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. 29 For our God is a consuming fire."
Heb 13:16 — "But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased."
1 Tim 5:23 — "No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities."
Jam 5:14-16 — " 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16 Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."
Joh 5:14 — "Afterward Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, “See, you have been made well. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you.""
Rom 12:9 — "Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good."
Rom 12:10 — "Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another."
1 Cor 15:34 — "Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame."
2 Cor 7:1 — "Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God."
Gal 5:13 — "For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another."
Gal 6:1 — "Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted."
Eph 5:3-4 — "3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks."
Eph 5:11 — "And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them."
Col 3:5 — "Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry."
1 Thes 5:22 — "Abstain from every form of evil."
2 Tim 2:19 — "Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”"
2 Tim 3:2-5 — "2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!"
Jam 1:16 — "Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren."
Jam 1:21 — "Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls."
1 Peter 2:1 — "Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking."
2 Pet 3:17 — "You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked."
1 Joh 5:16 — "If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin which does not lead to death, he will ask, and He will give him life for those who commit sin not leading to death. There is sin leading to death. I do not say that he should pray about that."
3 Joh 1:11 — "Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God."
Mar 9:43-48 — "43 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having two hands, to go to hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched— 44 where ‘Their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’ 45 And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame, rather than having two feet, to be cast into hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched— 46 where ‘Their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’ 47 And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire— 48 where ‘Their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’"
Rom 6:11-13 — "11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. 13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God."
Eph 4:22-24 — "22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, to put on the new man 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness."
Col 3:5 — "Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry."
Mar 4:23-24 — "23 If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” 24 Then He said to them, “Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, more will be given."
Mar 7:16 — "If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear!"
Gal 6:6 — "Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches."
1 Thes 5:27 — "I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren."
1 Tim 1:3-5 — "3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia—remain in Ephesus that you may charge some that they teach no other doctrine, 4 nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith. 5 Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith."
1 Tim 2:11-12 — "11 Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. 12 And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence."
1 Tim 4:11-16 — "11 These things command and teach. 12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership. 15 Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all. 16 Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you."
2 Tim 2:2 — "And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also."
2 Tim 2:7 — "Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things."
2 Tim 2:14-17 — "14 Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers. 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness. 17 And their message will spread like cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort."
2 Tim 2:23-25 — "23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. 24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth."
Tit 2:6-8 — "6 Likewise, exhort the young men to be sober-minded, 7 in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, 8 sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you."
Rom 12:6 — "6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; 7 or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; 8 he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness."
1 Cor 12:31 — "But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way."
1 Cor 14:1 — "Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy."
1 Cor 14:12-13 — "12 Even so you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, let it be for the edification of the church that you seek to excel. 13 Therefore let him who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret."
1 Cor 14:27-31 — "27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, let there be two or at the most three, each in turn, and let one interpret. 28 But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church, and let him speak to himself and to God. 29 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge. 30 But if anything is revealed to another who sits by, let the first keep silent. 31 For you can all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be encouraged."
1 Cor 14:34-35 — "34 Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. 35 And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church."
1 Cor 14:37-40 — "37 If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord. 38 But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant. 39 Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues. 40 Let all things be done decently and in order."
1 Thes 5:20 — "Do not despise prophecies."
1 Tim 4:14 — "Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership."
Luk 10:17-20 — "17 Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.” 18 And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. 20 Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.”"
Eph 6:10 — "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might."
Eph 6:11-18 — "11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints."
1 Thes 5:8 — "But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation."
1 Tim 1:18-19 — "18 This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, 19 having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck."
2 Tim 1:6 — "Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands."
2 Tim 2:3 — "You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ."
1 Pet 5:8-9 — "8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world."
Eph 4:28 — "Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need."
Mat 11:28-30 — "28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Mat 16:24 — "Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me."
Eph 5:21 — "Submitting to one another in the fear of God."
1 Tim 6:1-2 — "1 Let as many bondservants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and His doctrine may not be blasphemed. 2 And those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brethren, but rather serve them because those who are benefited are believers and beloved. Teach and exhort these things."
1 Pet 2:13-14 — " 13 Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme, 14 or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good."
1 Pet 2:18 — "Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh."
1 Pet 3:1 — "Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives."
1 Pet 5:5 — "Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”"
Mat 5:33-37 — "33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’ 34 But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 Nor shall you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one."
Jam 5:12 — "But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your “Yes” be “Yes,” and your “No,” “No,” lest you fall into judgment."
Mat 22:21 — "They said to Him, “Caesar’s.” And He said to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.""
Mar 12:17 — "And Jesus answered and said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they marveled at Him."
Luk 20:25 — "And He said to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”"
Rom 13:6-7 — "6 For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God’s ministers attending continually to this very thing. 7 Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor."
1 Pet 4:11 — "If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen."
Mat 5:29-30 — "29 If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell."
Mat 18:8-9 — "8 If your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life lame or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into the everlasting fire. 9 And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire."
Mar 9:43-48 — "43 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having two hands, to go to hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched— 44 where ‘Their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’ 45 And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame, rather than having two feet, to be cast into hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched— 46 where ‘Their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’ 47 And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire— 48 where ‘Their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’"
Mar 14:38 — "Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
Luk 22:40 — "When He came to the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”"
Luk 22:46 — "Then He said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation.”"
Gal 5:16 — "I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh."
2 Tim 2:22 — "Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart."
Heb 3:8 — "Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, in the day of trial in the wilderness."
Heb 3:15 — "While it is said: “Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.”"
Jam 1:2-4 — "2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing."
Jam 1:13 — "Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone."
1 Pet 5:8-9 — "8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world."
1 Pet 3:15 — "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear."
1 Pet 3:16 — "Having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed."
Eph 5:3-4 — "3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks."
Col 3:15 — "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful."
1 Thes 5:16 — "Rejoice always."
1 Thes 5:18 — "In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
Heb 13:15 — "Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name."
Php 4:8 — "Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things."
1 Pet 1:13 — "Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ."
1 Cor 16:2 — "On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come."
Rom 12:12 — "Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer."
Eph 4:25 — "Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another."
1 Cor 14:20 — "Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature."
Eph 5:17 — "Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is."
1 Tim 5:3-4 — "3 Honor widows who are really widows. 4 But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety at home and to repay their parents; for this is good and acceptable before God."
1 Tim 5:9-11 — "9 Do not let a widow under sixty years old be taken into the number, and not unless she has been the wife of one man, 10 well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work. 11 But refuse the younger widows; for when they have begun to grow wanton against Christ, they desire to marry."
1 Tim 5:14 — "Therefore I desire that the younger widows marry, bear children, manage the house, give no opportunity to the adversary to speak reproachfully."
1 Tim 5:16 — "If any believing man or woman has widows, let them relieve them, and do not let the church be burdened, that it may relieve those who are really widows."
Eph 5:17 — "Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is."
Jam 1:5-7 — "5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord."
Jam 3:13 — "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom."
Heb 10:24 — "And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works."
Jam 3:13 — "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom."
Rev 3:2 — "Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God."
Eph 4:28 — "Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need."
Col 3:23 — "And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men."
1 Thes 4:11-12 — "11 that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, 12 that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing."
2 Thes 3:10-13 — "10 For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. 11 For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies. 12 Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread. 13 But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good."
Tit 3:14 — "And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful."
Mat 6:25 — "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?"
Mat 6:28 — "So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin."
Mat 6:31 — "Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’"
Mat 6:34 — "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."
Mat 10:31 — "Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows."
Mat 24:6 — "And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet."
Luk 12:4-5 — "4 And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. 5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him."
Php 4:6 — "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."
Col 3:15 — "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful."
1 Pet 5:7 — "Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you."
Mat 4:10 — "Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.’”"
Luk 4:8 — "And Jesus answered and said to him, “Get behind Me, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.’"
Rom 15:11 — "And again: “Praise the LORD, all you Gentiles! Laud Him, all you peoples!”"
1 Cor 6:20 — "For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s."
Heb 4:16 — "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."
Heb 13:15 — "Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name."
Heb 13:16 — "But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased."
Rev 14:7 — "Saying with a loud voice, “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.”"
Rev 19:10 — "And I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “See that you do not do that! I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”"
Rev 22:9 — "Then he said to me, “See that you do not do that. For[d] I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book. Worship God.”"
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Answer: Praise the Lord! Greetings in the matchless name of Jesus Christ!
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement, and glad to know that you are a regular reader of our Website. Topical studies are one of the great way to explore the depths of Scripture and a great help to meditate Scripture which always helps us in our time of need for mercy and grace to strengthen us in our pursuit after the Lord.
Here below I will try my best to streamline the most important topics regarding our Christian life and living, so that you can use it personally and also professionally to teach others saints topically for their edification and eternal profitability in their lives.
Jesus commanded us in the second half of the Great Commission to teach others to observe ALL that He has commanded us (Matt 28:18-20). We first need to know the commands ourselves well enough to love it all and live it in our lives, so that we can teach others to observe them.
VIEW an Uncategorized "List of Commands in the New Testament".
BIBLICAL TOPICS:
1) ALCOHOL
2) ANGER
3) AUTHORITY
4) BIBLE STUDY
5) BE OF ONE MIND
6) CHILDREN
7) CHRISTIAN LIFE
8) CHURCH DISCIPLINE
9) CHURCH SERVICE
10) COMMANDS
11) COMMANDS — OLD TESTAMENT
12) COMMUNICATION
13) COMMUNION
14) COMPLAINING
15) CONVICTIONS — Stand Fast & Hold Fast
16) COVETING
17) CONVICTIONS OF FAITH
18) DEBT
19) DECEPTION
20) DENOMINATIONAL DIFFERENCES
21) DILIGENCE
22) DISCIPLESHIP
23) DISCIPLESHIP – HOLINESS
24) DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE
25) DRESS
26) EDUCATION
27) ENCOURAGEMENT
28) EMPLOYMENT
29) END TIMES
30) ETHIC OF LOVE/NON-RESISTANCE
31) EVANGELISM - CHILDREN
32) EVANGELISM AND MISSIONS
33) FAITH
34) FALSE TEACHING
35) FALSE TEACHERS
36) FASTING
37) FEAR
38) FOOD
39) FORNICATION
40) GIVING
41) GREATEST COMMANDS
42) GOVERNMENT
43) HEAD COVERING
44) HEARING GOD
45) HOLD FAST
46) HOLY KISS
47) HOLY SPIRIT
48) HOSPITALITY
49) HUMILITY
50) IDOLATRY
51) JUDGING
52) LAWSUITS
53) LEADERSHIP
54) LIFE LONG COMMITMENT
55) LOVE
56) MARRIAGE
57) MEDITATION
58) MEMORIZATION OF SCRIPTURE
59) MONEY
60) MUSIC
61) OBEDIENCE
62) PARENTING
63) PATIENCE
64) PERSECUTION
65) PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
66) PERSONAL EXAMINATION
67) PERSONAL NEEDS
68) PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS-COMMUNICATION
69) PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS – ENEMIES
70) PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS – FELLOWSHIP
71) PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS – FORGIVENESS
72) PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS – KINDNESS
73) PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS – LOVE
74) PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS – OFFENSES
75) PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS – RECONCILIATION
76) PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS – STUMBLING BLOCKS
77) PRAYER
78) PRIDE
79) PRIORITIES
80) REJOICING
81) RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
82) RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD – CHASTENING
83) RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD – GRIEVING
84) RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD – HINDRANCES
85) RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD – JOY
86) RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD – TEMPTING GOD
87) REPENTANCE
88) SALVATION
89) SERVICE
90) SICKNESS
91) SIN
92) SIN – CONTROLLING THE SINFUL NATURE
93) SPIRITUAL EDUCATION
94) SPIRITUAL GIFTS
95) SPIRITUAL WARFARE
96) STEALING
97) SUBMISSION
98) SWEARING
99) TAXES
100) TEACHING
101) TEMPTATION
102) TESTIMONY
103) THANKFULNESS
104) THOUGHTS
105) TITHE/OFFERINGS
106) TRIBULATION
107) TRUTHFULNESS
108) UNDERSTANDING
109) WIDOWS
110) WISDOM
111) WORKS
112) WORK ETHIC
113) WORRY
114) WORSHIP
ALCOHOL
Luke 21:34 — "But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly."
Rom 13:13 — "Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy."
1 Cor 5:11 — "But now I have written to you not to keep company with anyone named a brother, who is sexually immoral, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner—not even to eat with such a person."
Eph 5:18 — "And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit."
1 Thes 5:8 — "But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation."
1 Tim 3:2-3 — "2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach; 3 not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous."
1 Tim 5:23 — "No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities."
1 Pet 4:7 — "But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. "
1 Pet 1:13 — "Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ."
1 Pet 5:8 — "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour."
ANGER
1 Cor 14:20 — "Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature."
Eph 4:26 — "Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath."
Eph 4:31 — "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice."
Col 3:8 — "But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth."
Heb 12:15 — "Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled."
Jam 1:19-20 — " 19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God."
Jam 3:14 — "But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth."
Jam 5:9 — "Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door!"
AUTHORITY
Luke 22:25-26 — "25 And He said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’ 26 But not so among you; on the contrary, he who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves."
Rom 13:1-5 — "1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. 4 For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil. 5 Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake."
Eph 6:5-7 — "5 Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ; 6 not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, 7 with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men."
1 Tim 2:1-2 — "1 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence."
Tit 3:1-2 — "1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men."
Heb 13:7 — "Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct."
Heb 13:17-18 — "17 Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you. 18 Pray for us; for we are confident that we have a good conscience, in all things desiring to live honorably."
Heb 13:24 — "Greet all those who rule over you, and all the saints. Those from Italy greet you."
1 Pet 2:17 — "Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king."
BIBLE STUDY
Matthew 4:4 — "But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’""
Luke 4:4 — "But Jesus answered him, saying, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone,but by every word of God.’”"
John 5:39 — "You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me."
BE OF ONE MIND
Rom 12:16 — "Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion."
1 Cor 1:10 — "Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment."
2 Cor 13:11 — "Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you."
Php 2:1-2 — "1 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind."
Php 3:15 — "Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you."
Php 3:16 — "Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind."
1 Pet 3:8-9 — "8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing."
CHILDREN
Mat 15:4 — "For God commanded, saying, ‘Honor your father and your mother’; and, ‘He who curses father or mother, let him be put to death.’"
Mat 18:10 — "Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven."
Mat 19:14 — "But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”"
Mar 10:14 — "But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God.""
Luk 18:16 — "But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God."
Eph 6:1-2 — "1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise."
Col 3:20 — "Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord."
CHRISTIAN LIFE
Luk 4:4 — "But Jesus answered him, saying, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.’”"
Luk 21:19 — "By your patience possess your souls."
Act 10:15 — "And a voice spoke to him again the second time, “What God has cleansed you must not call common.”"
Act 13:40-41 — "40 Beware therefore, lest what has been spoken in the prophets come upon you: 41 ‘ Behold,you despisers, marvel and perish! For I work a work in your days, a work which you will by no means believe, though one were to declare it to you.’”"
Rom 13:13 — "Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy."
1 Cor 9:24 — "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it."
1 Cor 15:58 — "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
1 Cor 16:13-14 — "13 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. 14 Let all that you do be done with love."
2 Cor 6:13 — "Now in return for the same (I speak as to children), you also be open."
2 Cor 13:5 — "Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified."
2 Cor 13:11 — "Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you."
Gal 5:1 — "Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage."
Gal 5:16 — "I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh."
Eph 2:11-12 — " 11 Therefore remember that you, once Gentiles in the flesh—who are called Uncircumcision by what is called the Circumcision made in the flesh by hands — 12 that at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world."
Php 1:27-28 — "27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, 28 and not in any way terrified by your adversaries, which is to them a proof of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that from God."
Php 4:5 — "Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand."
1 Tim 6:12 — "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses."
2 Tim 2:8 — "Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel."
Tit 2:1-9 — "1 But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine: 2 that the older men be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience; 3 the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things — 4 that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed. 6 Likewise, exhort the young men to be sober-minded, 7 in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, 8 sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you. 9 Exhort bondservants to be obedient to their own masters, to be well pleasing in all things, not answering back."
Tit 3:14 — "And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful."
Heb 10:35 — "Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward."
Jam 2:1 — "My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality."
Jam 2:12 — "So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty."
1 Pet 2:11-12 — "11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, 12 having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation."
CHURCH DISCIPLINE
Rom 16:17 — "Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them."
1 Cor 5:4-5 — " 4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when you are gathered together, along with my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, 5 deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus."
1 Cor 5:7 — "Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us."
1 Cor 5:9 — "I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators: 10 Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world. 11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. 12 For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? 13 But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person."
1 Cor 16:22 — "If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha."
Gal 6:1 — "Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted."
1 Thes 5:14 — "Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all."
2 Thes 3:6 — "But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us."
2 Thes 3:14 — "And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. 15 Yet count [him] not as an enemy, but admonish [him] as a brother."
1 Tim 5:20 — "Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. 21 I charge [thee] before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. 22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure."
Tit 1:10 — "For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: 11 Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake. 12 One of themselves, [even] a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians [are] alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. 13 This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; 14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth."
Tit 3:10 — "A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject. 11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself."
Rev 2:16 — "Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth."
CHURCH SERVICE
Joh 2:16 — "And He said to those who sold doves, “Take these things away! Do not make My Father’s house a house of merchandise!”"
1 Cor 14:26 — "How is it then, brethren? Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification."
1 Cor 14:27-30 — "27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, let there be two or at the most three, each in turn, and let one interpret. 28 But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church, and let him speak to himself and to God. 29 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge. 30 But if anything is revealed to another who sits by, let the first keep silent."
1 Cor 14:34-35 — "34 Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. 35 And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church."
1 Cor 14:40 — "Let all things be done decently and in order."
1 Thes 5:27 — "I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren."
1 Tim 2:11-12 — "11 Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. 12 And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence."
Heb 10:24 — "24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching."
COMMANDS
Joh 14:15 — "If ye love me, keep my commandments."
1 Cor 14:37-38 — "37 If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord. 38 But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant."
1 Tim 6:14 — "That you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ’s appearing."
Jam 1:22 — "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves."
2 Joh 1:6 — "This is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it."
COMMANDS — OLD TESTAMENT
Mat 5:17-19 — "17 “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. 19 Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven."
Mar 10:19 — "You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false witness,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’"
Luk 18:20 — "You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false witness,’‘Honor your father and your mother.’"
Rom 13:9 — "For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,”“You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”"
Gal 5:1 — "Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage."
Jam 2:11 — "For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” Now if you do not commit adultery, but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of the law."
Jam 2:12 — "So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty."
COMMUNICATION
Eph 4:29 — "Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. "
Col 3:8 — "But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth."
Col 3:9 — "Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds."
Col 4:6 — "Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one."
1 Tim 4:7 — "But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness."
2 Tim 2:14 — "Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers."
Tit 3:9 — "But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless."
Jam 1:19 — "So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath."
Jam 3:10 — "Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so."
Jam 4:13-15 — "13 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; 14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. 15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.”"
1 Pet 3:10-11 — "10 For “He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. 11 Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it."
COMMUNION
Mat 26:26-29 — " 26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.” 27 Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 29 But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.”"
Mar 14:22 — "And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.”"
Luk 22:17-20 — "17 Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves; 18 for I say to you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” 19 And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” 20 Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.""
Joh 13:14-15 — "14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you."
1 Cor 5:7-8 — "7 Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us. 8 Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth."
1 Cor 11:23-25 — "23 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” Lastly, he calls them to the first institution thereof 25 In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.""
1 Cor 11:28 — "But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup."
1 Cor 11:33 — "33 Therefore, my brethren, when you come together to eat, wait for one another. 34 But if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest you come together for judgment. And the rest I will set in order when I come."
Col 3:9 — "Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds."
COMPLAINING
Joh 6:43 — "Jesus therefore answered and said to them, “Do not murmur among yourselves."
1 Cor 10:10 — "Nor complain, as some of them also complained, and were destroyed by the destroyer."
Php 2:14 — "Do all things without complaining and disputing."
CONVICTIONS — Stand Fast & Hold Fast
Rom 14:22 — "Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves. "
1 Cor 15:58 — "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
1 Cor 16:13 — "Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong."
2 Thes 2:15 — "Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle."
1 Tim 6:20 — "O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge."
1 Joh 2:24 — "Therefore let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father."
Heb 10:35 — "Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward."
2 Pet 3:17-18 — "17 You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen."
Rev 2:25 — "But hold fast what you have till I come."
Rev 3:11 — "Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown."
COVETING
Luk 12:15 — "And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.”"
1 Cor 12:31 — "But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way."
Gal 5:26 — "Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another."
Eph 5:3-4 — "3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; and all uncleanness 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks."
Heb 13:5 — "5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”"
CONVICTIONS OF FAITH
Rom 14:1 — "Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things."
Rom 14:5-7 — "5 One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. 6 He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it. He who eats, eats to the Lord, for he gives God thanks; and he who does not eat, to the Lord he does not eat, and gives God thanks. 7 For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself."
Php 4:1 — "Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved."
2 Thes 2:15 — "Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle."
2 Tim 1:13-14 — "13 Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. 14 That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us."
Heb 10:23 — "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. "
Rev 2:25 — "But hold fast what you have till I come."
DEBT
Rom 13:8 — "Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law."
DECEPTION
Mat 24:4 — "And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you."
Mar 13:5 — "And Jesus, answering them, began to say: “Take heed that no one deceives you."
Mark 13:23 — "But take heed; see, I have told you all things beforehand."
Luk 21:8-9 — "8 And He said: “Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Therefore do not go after them. 9 But when you hear of wars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately.”"
1 Cor 3:18 — "Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise."
1 Cor 6:9-10 — "9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God."
1 Cor 10:12 — "Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall."
1 Cor 15:33 — "Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.”"
Gal 6:7 — "Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap."
Eph 5:6-7 — "6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not be partakers with them."
Php 3:2 — "Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation!"
Col 2:8 — "Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ."
Col 2:18-19 — "18 Let no one cheat you of your reward, taking delight in false humility and worship of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19 and not holding fast to the Head, from whom all the body, nourished and knit together by joints and ligaments, grows with the increase that is from God."
1 Thes 5:21 — "Test all things; hold fast what is good."
2 Thes 2:1-4 — "1 Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, 2 not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. 3 Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, 4 who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God."
Heb 3:12-13 — "12 Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; 13 but exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin."
Jam 1:22 — "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves."
2 Pet 3:17-18 — "17 You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen."
1 Joh 3:7 — "Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous."
2 Joh 1:8 — "Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we worked for, but that we may receive a full reward."
DENOMINATIONAL DIFFERENCES
Mar 9:38-39 — "38 Now John answered Him, saying, “Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow us.” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not forbid him, for no one who works a miracle in My name can soon afterward speak evil of Me."
Luk 9:49-50 — "49 Now John answered and said, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow with us.” 50 But Jesus said to him, “Do not forbid him, for he who is not against us is on our side.”"
DILIGENCE
Rom 12:11 — "Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord."
2 Thes 3:13 — "But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good."
DISCIPLESHIP
Mat 4:19 — "Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”"
Mat 7:13-14 — "13 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it."
Mat 8:22 — "But Jesus said to him, “Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead.”"
Mat 11:28-30 — "28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
Mat 16:24 — "Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.""
Mat 19:17-19 — "17 So He said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.” 18 He said to Him, “Which ones?” Jesus said, “‘You shall not murder,’ ‘You shall not commit adultery,’ ‘You shall not steal,’ ‘You shall not bear false witness,’ 19 ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”"
Mat 19:21 — "Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”"
Mat 28:19-20 — "19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen."
Mar 8:34 — "When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.""
Mar 10:21 — "Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.”"
Luk 5:27 — "After these things He went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.”"
Luk 9:23 — "Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me."
Luk 9:59-60 — "59 Then He said to another, “Follow Me.” But he said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” 60 Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and preach the kingdom of God.”"
Luk 11:35 — "Therefore take heed that the light which is in you is not darkness."
Luk 14:26-27 — "26 “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. 27 And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple."
Luk 14:33 — "So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple."
Luk 17:32 — "Remember Lot’s wife."
Luk 21:34 — "But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly."
Joh 1:43 — "The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, “Follow Me.”"
Joh 12:35-36 — "35 Then Jesus said to them, “A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going. 36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.” These things Jesus spoke, and departed, and was hidden from them."
Joh 14:11 — "Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves."
Joh 14:15 — "If you love Me, keep My commandments."
Joh 14:23-24 — "23 Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. 24 He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father’s who sent Me."
Joh 15:4 — "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me."
Joh 21:19 — "This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, “Follow Me.”"
Joh 21:22 — "Jesus said to him, “If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me.” "
Act 15:20 — "But that we write to them to abstain from things polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from things strangled, and from blood."
Act 15:29 — "That you abstain from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well."
Rom 12:1-3 — "1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. 3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith."
Rom 12:11 — "Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord."
Rom 13:12-14 — "12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. 13 Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. 14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts."
Rom 14:1 — "Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things."
Rom 15:1 — "We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves."
Rom 15:2 — "Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification."
1 Cor 3:10 — "According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it."
1 Cor 4:16 — "Therefore I urge you, imitate me."
1 Cor 7:17-24 — "17 But as God has distributed to each one, as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk. And so I ordain in all the churches. 18 Was anyone called while circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Was anyone called while uncircumcised? Let him not be circumcised. 19 Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing, but keeping the commandments of God is what matters. 20 Let each one remain in the same calling in which he was called. 21 Were you called while a slave? Do not be concerned about it; but if you can be made free, rather use it. 22 For he who is called in the Lord while a slave is the Lord’s freedman. Likewise he who is called while free is Christ’s slave. 23 You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men. 24 Brethren, let each one remain with God in that state in which he was called."
1 Cor 10:31 — "Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."
1 Cor 14:20 — "Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature."
1 Cor 15:34 — "Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame."
2 Cor 6:17 — "Therefore “Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you.”"
2 Cor 10:7 — "Do you look at things according to the outward appearance? If anyone is convinced in himself that he is Christ’s, let him again consider this in himself, that just as he is Christ’s, even so we are Christ’s."
Eph 5:1-6 — "1 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. 3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints;
and all uncleanness 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience."
Eph 5:8-10 — "8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), 10 finding out what is acceptable to the Lord."
Eph 5:15-16 — "15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil."
Eph 6:10 — "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might."
Php 2:5 — "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus."
Php 2:12 — "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling."
Php 3:17 — "Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern."
Php 4:9 — "The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you."
Col 2:6-7 — "6 As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving."
Col 3:1-2 — "1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth."
Col 3:12 — "Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering."
1 Thes 4:1 — "Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God."
1 Tim 4:7 — "But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness."
1 Tim 4:12 — "Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity."
1 Tim 6:9-11 — "9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness."
2 Tim 2:1 — "You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus."
2 Tim 2:3 — "You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ."
2 Tim 2:15 — "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
2 Tim 2:19 — "Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”"
2 Tim 2:22 — "Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart."
2 Tim 3:14-15 — "14 But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, 15 and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus."
Tit 2:1 — "But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine."
Tit 2:2 — "That the older men be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience."
Tit 2:3-5 — "3 the older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things— 4 that they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed."
Tit 2:6-8 — "6 Likewise, exhort the young men to be sober-minded, 7 in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, 8 sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you."
Tit 3:8 — "This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men."
Heb 3:1 — "Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus."
Heb 3:13 — "But exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin."
Heb 3:15 — "While it is said: “Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.”"
Heb 4:1 — "Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it."
Heb 4:11 — "Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience."
Heb 4:14 — "Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession."
Heb 6:1-2 — "1 Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment."
Heb 6:12 — "That you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
Heb 10:22 — "Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. "
Heb 12:1-3 — "1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls."
Heb 12:28 — "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear."
Heb 13:13 — "Therefore let us go forth to Him, outside the camp, bearing His reproach."
1 Pet 1:17 — "And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear."
1 Pet 2:1-3 — "1 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious."
1 Pet 4:1 — "Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin."
2 Pet 1:5-10 — "5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins. 10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble."
2 Pet 3:18 — "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen."
1 Joh 2:15 — "Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him."
1 Joh 2:24 — "Therefore let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father."
1 Joh 2:28 — "And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming."
2 Joh 1:8 — "Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we worked for, but that we may receive a full reward."
3 Joh 1:11 — "Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God."
Rev 22:11 — "He who is unjust, let him be unjust still; he who is filthy, let him be filthy still; he who is righteous, let him be righteous still; he who is holy, let him be holy still."
DISCIPLESHIP – HOLINESS
1 Pet 1:13 — "Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ."
1 Pet 1:15-16 — "But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.”"
1 Pet 2:11-12 — "11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, 12 having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation."
DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE
Mat 5:32 — "But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery."
Mat 19:6 — "So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.”"
Mar 10:9 — "Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate."
Mar 10:11-12 — "11 So He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her. 12 And if a woman divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.”"
1 Cor 7:10-15 — "10 Now to the married I command, yet not I but the Lord: A wife is not to depart from her husband. 11 But even if she does depart, let her remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband. And a husband is not to divorce his wife. 12 But to the rest I, not the Lord, say: If any brother has a wife who does not believe, and she is willing to live with him, let him not divorce her. 13 And a woman who has a husband who does not believe, if he is willing to live with her, let her not divorce him. 14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband; otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy. 15 But if the unbeliever departs, let him depart; a brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases. But God has called us to peace."
1 Cor 7:27 — "Are you bound to a wife? Do not seek to be loosed. Are you loosed from a wife? Do not seek a wife."
DRESS
1 Tim 2:9-10 — "9 in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, 10 but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works."
1 Pet 3:3-4 — "3 Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— 4 rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God."
EDUCATION
Mat 7:6 — "Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces."
Luk 8:18 — "Therefore take heed how you hear. For whoever has, to him more will be given; and whoever does not have, even what he seems to have will be taken from him."
Luk 14:34-35 — "34 “Salt is good; but if the salt has lost its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? 35 It is neither fit for the land nor for the dunghill, but men throw it out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”"
Col 3:16 — "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."
1 Cor 3:18 — "Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise."
1 Cor 3:21 — "Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours."
ENCOURAGEMENT
1 Thes 5:11 — "Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing."
1 Thes 5:14 — "Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all."
Heb 3:13 — "But exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin."
Heb 10:24-25 — "24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching."
EMPLOYMENT
Eph 6:5 — "Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ."
Eph 6:9 — "And you, masters, do the same things to them, giving up threatening, knowing that your own Master also is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him."
Col 3:22 — "Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God."
Col 4:1 — "Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven."
1 Tim 6:1-2 — "1 Let as many bondservants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and His doctrine may not be blasphemed. 2 And those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brethren, but rather serve them because those who are benefited are believers and beloved. Teach and exhort these things."
Tit 2:9-10 — "9 Exhort bondservants to be obedient to their own masters, to be well pleasing in all things, not answering back, 10 not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things."
1 Pet 2:18 — "Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh."
END TIMES
Mat 24:6 — "And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet."
Mat 24:15-18 — " 15 “Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place” (whoever reads, let him understand), 16 “then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17 Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take anything out of his house. 18 And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes."
Mat 24:20 — "And pray that your flight may not be in winter or on the Sabbath."
Mat 24:23 — "Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it."
Mat 24:26 — "Therefore if they say to you, ‘Look, He is in the desert!’ do not go out; or ‘Look, He is in the inner rooms!’ do not believe it."
Mat 24:42 — "Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming."
Mat 24:44 — "Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect."
Mat 25:13 — "Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming."
Mar 13:7-13 — "7 But when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be troubled; for such things must happen, but the end is not yet. 8 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and troubles. These are the beginnings of sorrows. 9 “But watch out for yourselves, for they will deliver you up to councils, and you will be beaten in the synagogues. You will be brought before rulers and kings for My sake, for a testimony to them. 10 And the gospel must first be preached to all the nations. 11 But when they arrest you and deliver you up, do not worry beforehand, or premeditate what you will speak. But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that; for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. 12 Now brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death. 13 And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved."
Mar 13:14-23 — "14 “So when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not” (let the reader understand), “then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 15 Let him who is on the housetop not go down into the house, nor enter to take anything out of his house. 16 And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes. 17 But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! 18 And pray that your flight may not be in winter. 19 For in those days there will be tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the creation which God created until this time, nor ever shall be. 20 And unless the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake, whom He chose, He shortened the days. 21 “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or, ‘Look, He is there!’ do not believe it. 22 For false christs and false prophets will rise and show signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. 23 But take heed; see, I have told you all things beforehand."
Mar 13:28-29 — "28 Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near—at the doors!"
Mar 13:32-33 — "32 But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is."
Mar 13:35-37 — "35 Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming—in the evening, at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning— 36 lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping. 37 And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch!"
Luk 12:35-36 — "35 “Let your waist be girded and your lamps burning; 36 and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocks they may open to him immediately."
Luk 12:40 — "Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
Luk 17:31-32 — "31 “In that day, he who is on the housetop, and his goods are in the house, let him not come down to take them away. And likewise the one who is in the field, let him not turn back. 32 Remember Lot’s wife."
Luk 21:8 — "And He said: “Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Therefore do not go after them."
Luk 21:19 — "By your patience possess your souls."
Luk 21:21 — "Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter her."
Luk 21:28 — "Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near."
Luk 21:29-32 — "29 Then He spoke to them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. 30 When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. 31 So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. 32 Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all things take place. "
Luk 21:34 — "But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly."
Luk 21:36 — "Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man."
1 Thes 4:18 — "Therefore comfort one another with these words."
1 Thes 5:6 — "Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober."
2 Thes 2:1-2 — "1 Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, 2 not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come."
2 Tim 3:1-5 — "1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!"
Jam 5:7-8 — "7 Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. 8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand."
2 Pet 3:8 — "But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. "
2 Pet 3:14 — "Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless."
Jud 1:17-18 — "17 But you, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ: 18 how they told you that there would be mockers in the last time who would walk according to their own ungodly lusts."
Rev 3:3 — "Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you"
Rev 13:18 — "Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666."
ETHIC OF LOVE/ NON-RESISTANCE
Mat 5:39-42 — "39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. 41 And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. 42 Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away."
Mat 5:44-45 — "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust."
Mat 7:12 — "Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."
Luk 3:11 — "He answered and said to them, “He who has two tunics, let him give to him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise."
Luk 3:14 — "Likewise the soldiers asked him, saying, “And what shall we do?”
So he said to them, “Do not intimidate anyone or accuse falsely, and be content with your wages.”"
Luk 6:27-28 — "27 “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you."
Luk 6:29 — "To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either."
Luk 6:30 — "Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back."
Luk 6:31 — "And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise."
Luk 6:35 — "But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil."
Luk 6:36 — "Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful."
Luk 10:36-37 — "36 So which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?” 37 And he said, “He who showed mercy on him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”"
Rom 12:17-21 — "17 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."
Rom 14:19 — "Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another."
Rom 15:1-2 — "We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification."
1 Cor 16:14 — "Let all that you do be done with love."
2 Cor 13:11 — "Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you."
Php 2:4 — "Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others."
1 Thes 5:15 — "See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all."
2 Tim 2:24-26 — "24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, 26 and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will."
Heb 12:14 — "Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord."
1 Pet 3:10-11 — "10 For “He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. 11 Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it."
EVANGELISM - CHILDREN
Mat 19:14 — "But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” "
Mar 10:13-16 — "13 Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. 15 Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” 16 And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them."
Heb 12:14 — "Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord."
1 Pet 3:9-11 — "9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. 10 For “He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. 11 Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it."
EVANGELISM AND MISSIONS
Mat 4:19 — "Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”"
Mat 5:16 — "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."
Mat 7:6 — "Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces."
Mat 9:13 — "But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’ For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance."
Mat 9:38 — "Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest."
Mat 10:7-17 — "7 And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ 8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. 9 Provide neither gold nor silver nor copper in your money belts, 10 nor bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor staffs; for a worker is worthy of his food. 11 “Now whatever city or town you enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and stay there till you go out. 12 And when you go into a household, greet it. 13 If the household is worthy, let your peace come upon it. But if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. 14 And whoever will not receive you nor hear your words, when you depart from that house or city, shake off the dust from your feet. 15 Assuredly, I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city! 16 “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues."
Mat 10:27 — "Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops."
Mat 28:7 — "And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you."
Mat 28:19-20 — ""19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen."
Mar 1:15 — "And saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”"
Mark 1:17 — "Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”"
Mar 6:7-11 — "7 And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits. 8 He commanded them to take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bag, no bread, no copper in their money belts— 9 but to wear sandals, and not to put on two tunics. 10 Also He said to them, “In whatever place you enter a house, stay there till you depart from that place. 11 And whoever will not receive you nor hear you, when you depart from there, shake off the dust under your feet as a testimony against them. Assuredly, I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city!”"
Mar 9:50 — "Salt is good, but if the salt loses its flavor, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another."
Mar 16:15-16 — "15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned."
Luk 9:3-5 — "3 And He said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, neither staffs nor bag nor bread nor money; and do not have two tunics apiece. 4 “Whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart. 5 And whoever will not receive you, when you go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet as a testimony against them.”"
Luk 10:1-12 — "After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. 2 Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. 3 Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves. 4 Carry neither money bag, knapsack, nor sandals; and greet no one along the road. 5 But whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ 6 And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest on it; if not, it will return to you. 7 And remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things as they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house. 8 Whatever city you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you. 9 And heal the sick there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ 10 But whatever city you enter, and they do not receive you, go out into its streets and say, 11 ‘The very dust of your city which clings to us we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near you.’ 12 But[c] I say to you that it will be more tolerable in that Day for Sodom than for that city."
Joh 4:35 — "Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!"
Act 10:42 — "And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be Judge of the living and the dead."
Col 4:5 — "Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time."
1 Pet 3:15 — "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear."
Jud 1:22-23 — "22 And on some have compassion, making a distinction; 23 but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment defiled by the flesh."
FAITH
Mar 11:22 — "So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God."
Mar 11:23-24 — "23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. 24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them."
Joh 14:11 — "Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves."
Joh 16:33 — "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
1 Tim 6:12-14 — "12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate, 14 that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ’s appearing."
FALSE TEACHING
1 Tim 1:3-5 — "3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia—remain in Ephesus that you may charge some that they teach no other doctrine, 4 nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith. 5 Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith."
1 Tim 4:7 — "But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness."
1 Tim 6:20 — "O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge."
2 Tim 2:14 — "Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers."
2 Tim 2:15 — "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
2 Tim 2:23 — "But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife."
Tit 3:9 — "But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless."
Heb 13:9 — "Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been occupied with them."
FALSE TEACHERS
Mat 7:15 — "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves."
Mat 16:6 — "Then Jesus said to them, “Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees."
Mat 12:33 — "Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit."
Mat 15:14 — "Let them alone. They are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind leads the blind, both will fall into a ditch."
Mat 16:6 — "Then Jesus said to them, “Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees.”"
Mar 8:15 — "Then He charged them, saying, “Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.”"
Mar 12:38-40 — "38 Then He said to them in His teaching, “Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, 39 the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts, 40 who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation.”"
Mar 13:5-6 — "5 And Jesus, answering them, began to say: “Take heed that no one deceives you. 6 For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and will deceive many."
Luk 12:1 — "In the meantime, when an innumerable multitude of people had gathered together, so that they trampled one another, He began to say to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy."
Luk 20:46 — "Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts."
Rom 16:17 — "Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them."
1 Cor 3:20 — "And again, “The LORD knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile."
Php 3:2 — "Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation!"
1 Tim 6:3-5 — "3 If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, 4 he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions, 5 useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself."
1 Tim 6:20 — "O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge."
2 Tim 2:16-18 — "16 But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness. 17 And their message will spread like cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort, 18 who have strayed concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the faith of some."
Tit 1:10-14 — "10 For there are many insubordinate, both idle talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision, 11 whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole households, teaching things which they ought not, for the sake of dishonest gain. 12 One of them, a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.” 13 This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, 14 not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth."
1 Joh 4:1 — "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world."
2 Joh 1:10 — "If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11 for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds."
FASTING
Mat 6:16-18 — "16 “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 17 But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly."
FEAR
Luk 5:10 — "And so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.”"
Luk 12:4-5 — "4 “And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. 5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him!"
Luk 12:7 — "But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows."
Luk 12:32 — "Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom."
Joh 14:1 — "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me."
Joh 14:27 — "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
FOOD
1 Cor 10:25 — "Eat whatever is sold in the meat market, asking no questions for conscience’ sake."
1 Cor 10:27-29 — "27 If any of those who do not believe invites you to dinner, and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience’ sake. 28 But if anyone says to you, “This was offered to idols,” do not eat it for the sake of the one who told you, and for conscience’ sake; for “the earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness.” 29 “Conscience,” I say, not your own, but that of the other. For why is my liberty judged by another man’s conscience?"
1 Cor 10:31 — "Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."
1 Tim 5:23 — "No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities."
FORNICATION
1 Cor 6:18 — "Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body."
1 Cor 10:8 — "Nor let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell."
Eph 5:3-4 — " 3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; and all uncleanness 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks."
1 Thes 4:2-6 — "2 for you know what commandments we gave you through the Lord Jesus. 3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, 5 not in passion of lust, like the Gentiles who do not know God; 6 that no one should take advantage of and defraud his brother in this matter, because the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also forewarned you and testified."
GIVING
Mat 5:42 — "Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away."
Mat 6:1-4 — "1 Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 3 But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly."
Luk 3:11 — "He answered and said to them, “He who has two tunics, let him give to him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise.”"
Luk 6:38 — "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you."
Luk 11:41 — "But rather give alms of such things as you have; then indeed all things are clean to you."
Luk 12:33 — "Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys."
Rom 12:13 — "Distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality."
1 Cor 16:1-2 — "1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come."
2 Cor 8:11 — "But now you also must complete the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to desire it, so there also may be a completion out of what you have."
2 Cor 9:7 — "So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver."
1 Tim 6:17 — "Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy."
1 Joh 3:17-18 — "17 But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? 18 My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth."
GREATEST COMMANDS
Mat 22:36-40 — "36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” 37 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and great commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”"
Mar 12:29-30 — "29 Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the LORD our God, the LORD is one. 30 And you shalllove the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment."
Mar 12:29-31 — "29 Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the LORD our God, the LORD is one. 30 And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”"
Luk 10:27-28 — "27 So he answered and said, “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’” 28 And He said to him, “You have answered rightly; do this and you will live.”"
GOVERNMENT
Rom 13:1 — "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God."
Rom 13:3 — "For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same."
Rom 13:4 — "For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil."
Rom 13:5 — "Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake."
Rom 13:6-7 — "6 For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God’s ministers attending continually to this very thing. 7 Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor."
Tit 3:1-2 — "1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men."
1 Pet 2:13-14 — "13 Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme, 14 or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good."
1 Pet 2:17 — "Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king."
HEAD COVERING
1 Cor 11:6-7 — "6 For if a woman is not covered, let her also be shorn. But if it is shameful for a woman to be shorn or shaved, let her be covered. 7 For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but woman is the glory of man."
1 Cor 11:13 — "Judge among yourselves. Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered? "
HEARING GOD
Mat 11:15 — "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!"
Mat 13:9 — "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”"
Mat 13:18 — "Therefore hear the parable of the sower."
Mat 13:43 — "Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!"
Mat 15:10 — "When He had called the multitude to Himself, He said to them, “Hear and understand.""
Mat 17:5 — "While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!”"
Mar 4:3 — "Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow."
Mar 4:9 — "And He said to them, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”"
Mar 4:23-25 — ""23 If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” 24 Then He said to them, “Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, more will be given. 25 For whoever has, to him more will be given; but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.”"
Mar 7:14 — "When He had called all the multitude to Himself, He said to them, “Hear Me, everyone, and understand.""
Mar 7:16 — "If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear!"
Luk 8:8 — ""But others fell on good ground, sprang up, and yielded a crop a hundredfold.” When He had said these things He cried, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”"
Luk 8:18 — "Therefore take heed how you hear. For whoever has, to him more will be given; and whoever does not have, even what he seems to have will be taken from him."
Luk 14:35 — "It is neither fit for the land nor for the dunghill, but men throw it out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!"
Luk 18:6 — "Then the Lord said, “Hear what the unjust judge said."
Heb 12:25 — "See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven."
Heb 13:22 — "And I appeal to you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words."
Jam 2:5 — "Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?"
Rev 2:7 — "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God."
Rev 2:11 — "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.”
Rev 2:17 — "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it."
Rev 2:29 — "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."
Rev 3:6 — "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."
Rev 3:13 — "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."
Rev 3:22 — "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."
HOLD FAST
Rev 3:2-3 — "2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God. 3 Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you."
Rev 3:11 — "Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown."
HOLY KISS
Rom 16:16 — "Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you."
1 Cor 16:20 — "All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss."
2 Cor 13:12-13 — "12 Greet one another with a holy kiss. 13 All the saints greet you."
1 Thes 5:26 — "Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss."
1 Pet 5:14 — "Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen."
HOLY SPIRIT
Joh 20:22 — "And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.""
Gal 5:25 — "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit."
Eph 4:30 — "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption."
Eph 5:18-21 — "18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20 giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 21 submitting to one another in the fear of God."
1 Thes 5:19 — "Do not quench the Spirit."
HOSPITALITY
Luk 14:12-14 — "12 Then He also said to him who invited Him, “When you give a dinner or a supper, do not ask your friends, your brothers, your relatives, nor rich neighbors, lest they also invite you back, and you be repaid. 13 But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind. 14 And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”"
Rom 12:13 — "Distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality."
Hebrews 13:2 — "Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels."
1 Pet 4:9-10 — "9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. 10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God."
3 Joh 1:5-8 — "5 Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers, 6 who have borne witness of your love before the church. If you send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God, you will do well,
to true preachers 7 because they went forth for His name’s sake, taking nothing from the Gentiles. 8 We therefore ought to receive such, that we may become fellow workers for the truth."
HUMILITY
Mat 23:8-10 — "8 But you, do not be called ‘Rabbi’; for One is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brethren. 9 Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. 10 And do not be called teachers; for One is your Teacher, the Christ."
Luk 14:8 — "When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in the best place, lest one more honorable than you be invited by him."
Luk 14:10 — "But when you are invited, go and sit down in the lowest place, so that when he who invited you comes he may say to you, ‘Friend, go up higher.’ Then you will have glory in the presence of those who sit at the table with you."
Luk 17:10 — "So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.’"
Rom 12:3 — "For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith."
Rom 12:10 — "Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another."
Rom 12:16 — "Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion."
1 Cor 3:21 — "Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours."
1 Cor 10:12 — "Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall."
2 Cor 10:17 — "But “he who glories, let him glory in the LORD."
Gal 5:26 — "Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another."
Eph 4:17 — "This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind."
Php 2:3 — "3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself."
Php 2:5-8 — "5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross."
Jam 4:10 — "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up."
1 Pet 5:5 — "Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”"
1 Pet 5:6 — "Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time."
IDOLATRY
1 Cor 10:7 — "Neither be ye idolaters, as [were] some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play."
1 Cor 10:14 — "Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
1 Cor 10:25 — Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, [that] eat, asking no question for conscience sake:
1 Joh 5:21 — Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
JUDGING
Mat 7:1-2 — "Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you."
Mat 7:5 — "Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye."
Mar 9:38-39 — "38 Now John answered Him, saying, “Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow us.” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not forbid him, for no one who works a miracle in My name can soon afterward speak evil of Me.""
Luk 6:37 — "Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven."
Luk 6:42 — "Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me remove the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the plank that is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck that is in your brother’s eye."
Joh 7:24 — "Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.”
Rom 14:1-3 — "1 Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things. 2 For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables. 3 Let not him who eats despise him who does not eat, and let not him who does not eat judge him who eats; for God has received him."
Rom 14:13 — "Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way."
1 Cor 4:5 — "Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God."
1 Cor 6:4 — "If then you have judgments concerning things pertaining to this life, do you appoint those who are least esteemed by the church to judge?"
1 Cor 10:15 — "I speak as to wise men; judge for yourselves what I say."
Col 2:16-17 — "16 So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths, 17 which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of Christ."
Jam 4:11 — "11 Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12 There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another?"
LAWSUITS
Luk 12:58 — When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, [as thou art] in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison. 59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.
LEADERSHIP
Mat 20:25-28 — "25 But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. 26 Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. 27 And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave— 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
Mat 23:2-7 — "2 saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. 4 For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. His disciples must beware of their ambition 5 But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments. 6 They love the best places at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues, 7 greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, ‘Rabbi, Rabbi.’""
Mat 23:8-12 — "8 But you, do not be called ‘Rabbi’; for One is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brethren. 9 Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. 10 And do not be called teachers; for One is your Teacher, the Christ. 11 But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. 12 And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
Mar 9:35 — "And He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all.”"
Luk 22:25-26 — "25 And He said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’ 26 But not so among you; on the contrary, he who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves."
Joh 21:15-17 — "15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” 16 He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Tend My sheep.” 17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.""
Act 20:28-31 — "28 Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God[c] which He purchased with His own blood. 29 For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves. 31 Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears."
1 Cor 4:1 — "Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God."
1 Cor 9:9 — "For it is written in the law of Moses, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain.” Is it oxen God is concerned about?"
1 Cor 14:34-35 — " 34 Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. 35 And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church."
Eph 6:9 — "And you, masters, do the same things to them, giving up threatening, knowing that your own Master also is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him."
Php 2:29 — "Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men in esteem."
Col 4:1 — "Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven."
Col 4:17 — "And say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”"
1 Thes 5:12-13 — "12 And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves."
1 Thes 5:25 — "Brethren, pray for us."
2 Thes 3:1 — "Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you."
1 Tim 1:1 — "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our Savior and the Lord Jesus Christ, our hope."
1 Tim 1:18-19 — "18 This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, 19 having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck."
1 Tim 2:1-2 — "1 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence."
1 Tim 2:11 — "11 Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. 12 And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence."
1 Tim 3:2-13 — "2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach; 3 not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous; 4 one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence 5 (for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?); 6 not a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. 7 Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. 8 Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for money, 9 holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience. 10 But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless. 11 Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus."
1 Tim 4:12 — "Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit,[b] in faith, in purity."
1 Tim 4:13 — "Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine."
1 Tim 4:14 — "Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership."
1 Tim 4:16 — "Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you."
1 Tim 5:1-2 — "1 Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, with all purity."
1 Tim 5:7 — "And these things command, that they may be blameless."
1 Tim 5:17-18 — "17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine. 18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”"
1 Tim 5:19 — "Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses."
1 Tim 5:21 — "I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing with partiality."
2 Tim 1:6-8 — " 6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God"
2 Tim 2:1 — "You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus."
2 Tim 2:6-7 — "6 The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops. 7 Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things."
2 Tim 2:24-25 — "24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth."
2 Tim 4:1-2 — "I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: 2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching."
2 Tim 4:5 — "But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry."
Tit 1:6-9 — "6 if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination. 7 For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, 8 but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled, 9 holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict."
Tit 2:1 — "But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine."
Tit 2:15 — "Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you."
Heb 12:12-13 — "12 Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed."
Heb 13:7 — "Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct."
Heb 13:17 — "Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you."
Heb 13:24 — "Greet all those who rule over you, and all the saints. Those from Italy greet you."
Jam 3:1 — "My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. "
1 Pet 4:11 — "If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen."
1 Pet 5:2-4 — "2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; 4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away."
Rev 3:2 — "2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God. 3 Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you."
LIFE LONG COMMITMENT
Heb 12:12 — "12 Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed."
Heb 12:15 — "Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled."
LOVE
Mat 5:48 — "Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect."
Mar 12:29-31 — "29 Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the LORD our God, the LORD is one. 30 And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. 31 And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”"
Rom 12:9 — "Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good."
Rom 13:8 — "Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law."
Eph 5:2 — "And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma."
Col 3:14 — "But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection."
1 Tim 1:5 — "Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith."
1 Pet 2:17 — "Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king."
1 Joh 3:18 — "My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth."
1 Joh 3:23 — "And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment."
1 Joh 4:7 — "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God."
1 Joh 4:21 — "And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also."
2 Joh 1:5 — "5 And now I plead with you, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment to you, but that which we have had from the beginning: that we love one another. 6 This is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it."
Jud 1:21 — "Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And on some have compassion, making a distinction."
MARRIAGE
Mat 19:6 — "So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate."
1 Cor 7:2-5 — "2 Nevertheless, because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband. 3 Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband. 4 The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. And likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. 5 Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again so that Satan does not tempt you because of your lack of self-control."
1 Cor 7:28-35 — "28 But even if you do marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. Nevertheless such will have trouble in the flesh, but I would spare you. 29 But this I say, brethren, the time is short, so that from now on even those who have wives should be as though they had none, 30 those who weep as though they did not weep, those who rejoice as though they did not rejoice, those who buy as though they did not possess, 31 and those who use this world as not misusing it. For the form of this world is passing away. 32 But I want you to be without care. He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord—how he may please the Lord. 33 But he who is married cares about the things of the world—how he may please his wife. 34 There is a difference between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman cares about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit. But she who is married cares about the things of the world—how she may please her husband. 35 And this I say for your own profit, not that I may put a leash on you, but for what is proper, and that you may serve the Lord without distraction."
1 Cor 7:36-38 — "36 But if any man thinks he is behaving improperly toward his virgin, if she is past the flower of youth, and thus it must be, let him do what he wishes. He does not sin; let them marry. 37 Nevertheless he who stands steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but has power over his own will, and has so determined in his heart that he will keep his virgin, does well. 38 So then he who gives her in marriage does well, but he who does not give her in marriage does better."
Eph 5:22-24 — "22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. 24 Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything."
Eph 5:25-28 — "25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, 26 that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, 27 that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish. 28 So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself."
Eph 5:33 — "Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband."
Col 3:18 — "18 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them."
1 Pet 3:1 — "Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives."
1 Pet 3:7 — "Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered."
MEDITATION
1 Tim 4:15 — "Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all."
MEMORIZATION OF SCRIPTURE
Jam 1:21 — "Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls."
MONEY
Mat 6:19-21 — "19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Mat 19:21 — "Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."
Mar 10:21 — "Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.""
Luk 3:13 — "And he said to them, “Collect no more than what is appointed for you.”"
Luk 3:14 — "Likewise the soldiers asked him, saying, “And what shall we do?”
So he said to them, “Do not intimidate anyone or accuse falsely, and be content with your wages.”"
Luk 12:15 — "And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.”"
Luk 12:33-34 — " 33 Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys. 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Luk 16:9 — "And I say to you, make friends for yourselves by unrighteous mammon, that when you fail, they may receive you into an everlasting home."
1 Cor 10:24 — "Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being."
1 Tim 6:9-11 — "9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness."
1 Tim 6:9-11 — "But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. (10) For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. (11) But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness."
1 Tim 6:17-19 — "17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, 19 storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life."
Jam 1:9-10 — "9 Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, 10 but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away."
Jam 5:1 — "Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you!"
Jam 5:13 — "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms."
MUSIC
Eph 5:18-19 — "18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord."
Col 3:16 — "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."
Jam 5:13 — "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms."
OBEDIENCE
Jam 1:22 — "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves."
Php 2:5-8 — " 5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross."
Php 4:9 — "The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you."
PARENTING
Eph 6:4 — "And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord."
Col 3:15 — "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful."
Col 3:21 — "Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged."
PATIENCE
Jam 1:4 — "But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."
PERSECUTION
Mat 5:12 — "Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
Mat 10:16-20 — "16 “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues. 18 You will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles. 19 But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak; 20 for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you."
Mat 10:23 — "When they persecute you in this city, flee to another. For assuredly, I say to you, you will not have gone through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes."
Mat 10:26-31 — "26 Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. 27 “Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops. 28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows."
Mat 10:34 — "Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword."
Mar 13:9 — "But watch out for yourselves, for they will deliver you up to councils, and you will be beaten in the synagogues. You will be brought before rulers and kings for My sake, for a testimony to them."
Mar 13:11 — "But when they arrest you and deliver you up, do not worry beforehand, or premeditate what you will speak. But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that; for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit."
Luk 6:23 — "Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! For indeed your reward is great in heaven, for in like manner their fathers did to the prophets."
Luk 12:4-5 — "4 “And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. 5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him!"
Luk 12:7 — "But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows."
Luk 12:11-12 — "11 “Now when they bring you to the synagogues and magistrates and authorities, do not worry about how or what you should answer, or what you should say. 12 For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.”"
Luk 21:14 — "Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer."
Rom 12:14 — "Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse."
2 Tim 1:8 — "Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God."
Heb 12:3 — "For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls."
Heb 13:3 — "Remember the prisoners as if chained with them—those who are mistreated—since you yourselves are in the body also."
Jam 5:10 — "My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience."
1 Pet 3:14 — "But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.""
1 Pet 4:1 — "Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin."
1 Pet 4:12-16 — "12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. 14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters. 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter."
1 Pet 4:19 — "Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator."
1 Joh 3:13 — "Do not marvel, my brethren, if the world hates you."
Rev 2:10 — "Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life."
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Mat 22:39 — "And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’"
2 Cor 6:14 — "Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?"
Eph 5:21 — "Submitting to one another in the fear of God."
1 Thes 5:11 — "Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing."
1 Thes 5:13 — "And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves."
1 Thes 5:14 — "Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all."
1 Tim 5:1-2 — "1 Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, with all purity."
PERSONAL EXAMINATION
Luk 11:35 — "Therefore take heed that the light which is in you is not darkness."
2 Cor 13:5 — "Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified."
PERSONAL NEEDS
Mat 6:25 — "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?"
Mat 6:31-32 — "31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things."
Luk 12:24 — "Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds?"
Luk 12:27 — "Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these."
Luk 12:29 — "And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind."
Jam 5:13 — "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms."
1 Tim 6:8 — "And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content."
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS-COMMUNICATION
Heb 13:16 — "But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased."
Jam 4:11 — "Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge."
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS – ENEMIES
Mat 5:25-26 — "25 Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are on the way with him, lest your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand you over to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. 26 Assuredly, I say to you, you will by no means get out of there till you have paid the last penny."
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS – FELLOWSHIP
Mar 9:50 — "Salt is good, but if the salt loses its flavor, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another."
Rom 12:15 — " Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep."
Rom 15:7 — "Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the glory of God."
2 Cor 6:14 — "Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?"
2 Cor 6:17 — "Therefore “Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you.”"
Gal 5:26 — "Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another."
Php 2:29 — "Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men in esteem."
Php 4:21 — " Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you."
Tit 3:15 — " All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in the faith.
Grace be with you all. Amen."
Jam 2:1 — "My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality."
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS – FORGIVENESS
Mat 6:9-15 — "9 In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. 14 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
Mat 18:21-22 — "21 Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.""
Mar 11:25-26 — "25 And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. 26 But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses."
Col 3:12-14 — "12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection."
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS – KINDNESS
Mat 7:12 — "Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets."
Luk 16:9 — "And I say to you, make friends for yourselves by unrighteous mammon, that when you fail, they may receive you into an everlasting home."
Eph 4:32 — "And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you."
Heb 13:3 — "Remember the prisoners as if chained with — those who are mistreated — since you yourselves are in the body also."
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS – LOVE
Mat 5:48 — "Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect."
Luk 10:36-37 — "36 So which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?” 37 And he said, “He who showed mercy on him.”
Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”"
Joh 13:34-35 — "34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."
Joh 15:9 — "As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love."
Joh 15:12 — "This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you."
Joh 15:17 — "These things I command you, that you love one another."
Rom 12:9-10 — "9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another."
Rom 13:8-10 — "8 Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. 9 For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,”“You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 10 Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law."
1 Cor 14:1 — "Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy."
1 Cor 16:14 — "Let all that you do be done with love."
Gal 5:13-14 — "13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”"
Col 3:12-14 — "12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection."
1 Thes 4:9-10 — "9 But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another; 10 and indeed you do so toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brethren, that you increase more and more."
Heb 13:1 — "Let brotherly love continue."
1 Pet 1:22 — "Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart."
1 Pet 4:8 — "And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”"
1 Pet 4:10 — "As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God."
1 Joh 3:23 — "And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment."
1 Joh 4:7 — "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God."
1Joh 4:11 — "Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another."
1 Joh 4:21 — "And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also."
2 Joh 1:5 — "And now I plead with you, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment to you, but that which we have had from the beginning: that we love one another."
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS – OFFENSES
Mat 18:15-17 — "15 “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’[b] 17 And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector."
Luk 6:42 — "Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me remove the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the plank that is in your own eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck that is in your brother’s eye."
Luk 17:3-4 — "3 Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. 4 And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, ‘I repent,’ you shall forgive him."
Rom 14:15-20 — "15 Yet if your brother is grieved because of your food, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food the one for whom Christ died. 16 Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil; 17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18 For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men. 19 Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another. 20 Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are pure, but it is evil for the man who eats with offense."
Rom 14:22 — "Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves."
1 Cor 10:32 — "Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God."
Gal 5:15 — "But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another!"
1 Thes 4:6 — "That no one should take advantage of and defraud his brother in this matter, because the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also forewarned you and testified."
1 Tim 5:1-2 — "1 Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, with all purity."
Jam 5:9-10 — "9 Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door! 10 My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience."
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS – RECONCILIATION
Mat 5:23-24 — "23 Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift."
Mat 18:15-17 — "15 “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’ 17 And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector."
Luk 12:58 — "When you go with your adversary to the magistrate, make every effort along the way to settle with him, lest he drag you to the judge, the judge deliver you to the officer, and the officer throw you into prison."
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS – STUMBLING BLOCKS
Rom 14:13 — "Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way."
1 Cor 8:9 — "But beware lest somehow this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to those who are weak."
1 Cor 10:24 — "Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being."
1 Cor 10:27-28 — "27 If any of those who do not believe invites you to dinner, and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience’ sake. 28 But if anyone says to you, “This was offered to idols,” do not eat it for the sake of the one who told you, and for conscience’ sake; for “the earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness.”"
1 Cor 10:31 — "Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."
1 Cor 10:32 — "Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God."
Heb 12:12-13 — "12 Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed."
PRAYER
Mat 6:5-8 — "5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. 7 And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him."
Mat 6:9-15 — "9 In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. 14 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
Mat 7:7-8 — "7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened."
Mat 9:38 — "Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest."
Luk 10:2 — "Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.""
Luk 11:2-4 — "2 So He said to them, “When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 3 Give us day by day our daily bread. 4 And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”"
Luk 11:9-10 — "9 So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened."
Luk 22:46 — "Then He said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation."
Joh 16:24 — "Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full."
Rom 12:12 — "Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer."
Eph 6:18 — "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints."
Php 4:6 — "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."
Col 4:2-4 — "2 Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; 3 meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak."
1 Thes 5:17 — "Pray without ceasing."
2 Thes 3:1 — "Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you."
1 Tim 2:1-2 — "1 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence."
1 Tim 2:8 — "I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting."
Heb 4:16 — "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."
Jam 5:13 — "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms."
Jam 5:16 — " Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."
1 Pet 4:7 — "But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers."
1 Joh 5:16 — "If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin which does not lead to death, he will ask, and He will give him life for those who commit sin not leading to death. There is sin leading to death. I do not say that he should pray about that."
PRIDE
1 Cor 10:12 — "Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall."
Gal 5:26 — "Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another."
Gal 6:4 — "But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another."
Php 2:3 — "Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself."
Jam 3:14 — "But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth."
Jam 4:10 — "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up."
1 Pet 5:5-7 — "5 Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you."
PRIORITIES
Mat 6:19-21 — " 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Mat 6:33 — "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."
Luk 9:60 — "Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and preach the kingdom of God.""
Luk 12:31 — "But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things[c] shall be added to you."
Luke 12:33 — "Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys."
John 6:27 — "Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him."
Colossians 3:1-2 — "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth."
Jam 4:15 — "Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.”"
REJOICING
Rom 12:12 — "Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer."
Rom 12:15 — "Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep."
Rom 15:10 — "And again he says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people!”"
Php 3:1 — "Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe."
Php 4:4 — "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!"
RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
Luk 4:12 — "And Jesus answered and said to him, “It has been said, ‘You shall not tempt the LORD your God.’""
Joh 15:9 — "As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love."
Rom 11:17-21 — "17 And if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them became a partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree, 18 do not boast against the branches. But if you do boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you. 19 You will say then, “Branches were broken off that I might be grafted in.” 20 Well said. Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be haughty, but fear. 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, He may not spare you either."
Heb 3:1 — "Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus."
Heb 4:1 — "Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it."
Heb 4:16 — "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."
Heb 10:22 — "Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water."
Heb 13:13 — "Therefore let us go forth to Him, outside the camp, bearing His reproach."
Jam 4:7-9 — " 7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom."
1 Joh 2:28 — "And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming."
1 Joh 3:23 — "And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment."
Jud 1:20-21 — " 20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life."
Rev 2:4-5 — " 4 Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent."
RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD – CHASTENING
Heb 12:5-6 — "5 And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: “My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him; 6 For whom the LORD loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives.”"
RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD – GRIEVING
Eph 4:30 — "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption."
RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD – HINDRANCES
Mat 5:29-30 — "29 If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell."
Heb 3:12-13 — "12 Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; 13 but exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin."
1 Joh 2:15 — "Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him."
RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD – JOY
Php 4:4 — "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice."
RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD – TEMPTING GOD
Mat 4:7 — "Jesus said to him, “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the LORD your God.’”"
Luk 4:12 — "And Jesus answered and said to him, “It has been said, ‘You shall nottempt the LORD your God.’”"
1 Cor 10:9 — "Nor let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed by serpents."
Rev 3:19 — "As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent."
REPENTANCE
Mat 3:2 — "And saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!""
Mat 3:8 — "Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance."
Mat 4:17 — "From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”"
Mar 1:15 — "And saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”"
Luk 3:8 — "Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones."
Act 2:38 — "Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."
Act 3:19 — "Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord."
Act 8:22 — "Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you."
Act 17:30 — "Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent."
Rev 2:5 — "Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent."
Rev 2:16 — "Repent, or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth."
Rev 3:3 — "Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you."
SALVATION
Mat 7:13 — "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it."
Luk 10:20 — "Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven."
Luk 13:24 — "Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able."
Joh 3:7 — "Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’"
Rom 11:17-18 — "17 And if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them became a partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree, 18 do not boast against the branches. But if you do boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you."
Rom 11:21 — "For if God did not spare the natural branches, He may not spare you either."
1 Cor 7:18 — "Was anyone called while circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Was anyone called while uncircumcised? Let him not be circumcised."
2 Cor 6:1 — "We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain."
Eph 5:14 — "Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light."
Php 2:12 — "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling."
2 Tim 2:8 — "Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel."
1 Pet 1:17-18 — "17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear; 18 knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers."
1 Joh 3:23 — "And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment."
Rev 22:17 — "And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely."
SERVICE
Mat 5:16 — "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."
Luk 17:10 — "So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.’"
Luk 22:26 — "But not so among you; on the contrary, he who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves."
Gal 5:13 — "For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another."
Gal 6:2 — "Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
Gal 6:9-10 — "9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith."
Php 2:4 — "Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others."
Col 3:17 — "And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."
Col 3:22-24 — " 22 Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God. 23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ."
2 Thes 3:13 — "But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good."
1 Tim 6:17-19 — "17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, 19 storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life."
Heb 12:28-29 — "28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may[j] serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. 29 For our God is a consuming fire."
Heb 13:16 — "But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased."
SICKNESS
1 Tim 5:23 — "No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities."
Jam 5:14-16 — " 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16 Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."
SIN
Joh 5:14 — "Afterward Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, “See, you have been made well. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you.""
Rom 12:9 — "Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good."
Rom 12:10 — "Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another."
1 Cor 15:34 — "Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame."
2 Cor 7:1 — "Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God."
Gal 5:13 — "For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another."
Gal 6:1 — "Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted."
Eph 5:3-4 — "3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks."
Eph 5:11 — "And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them."
Col 3:5 — "Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry."
1 Thes 5:22 — "Abstain from every form of evil."
2 Tim 2:19 — "Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”"
2 Tim 3:2-5 — "2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!"
Jam 1:16 — "Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren."
Jam 1:21 — "Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls."
1 Peter 2:1 — "Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking."
2 Pet 3:17 — "You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked."
1 Joh 5:16 — "If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin which does not lead to death, he will ask, and He will give him life for those who commit sin not leading to death. There is sin leading to death. I do not say that he should pray about that."
3 Joh 1:11 — "Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God."
SIN – CONTROLLING THE SINFUL NATURE
Mar 9:43-48 — "43 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having two hands, to go to hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched— 44 where ‘Their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’ 45 And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame, rather than having two feet, to be cast into hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched— 46 where ‘Their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’ 47 And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire— 48 where ‘Their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’"
Rom 6:11-13 — "11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. 13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God."
Eph 4:22-24 — "22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, to put on the new man 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness."
Col 3:5 — "Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry."
SPIRITUAL EDUCATION
Mar 4:23-24 — "23 If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” 24 Then He said to them, “Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, more will be given."
Mar 7:16 — "If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear!"
Gal 6:6 — "Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches."
1 Thes 5:27 — "I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren."
1 Tim 1:3-5 — "3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia—remain in Ephesus that you may charge some that they teach no other doctrine, 4 nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith. 5 Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith."
1 Tim 2:11-12 — "11 Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. 12 And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence."
1 Tim 4:11-16 — "11 These things command and teach. 12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership. 15 Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all. 16 Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you."
2 Tim 2:2 — "And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also."
2 Tim 2:7 — "Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things."
2 Tim 2:14-17 — "14 Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers. 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness. 17 And their message will spread like cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort."
2 Tim 2:23-25 — "23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. 24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth."
Tit 2:6-8 — "6 Likewise, exhort the young men to be sober-minded, 7 in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, 8 sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you."
SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Rom 12:6 — "6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; 7 or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; 8 he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness."
1 Cor 12:31 — "But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way."
1 Cor 14:1 — "Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy."
1 Cor 14:12-13 — "12 Even so you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, let it be for the edification of the church that you seek to excel. 13 Therefore let him who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret."
1 Cor 14:27-31 — "27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, let there be two or at the most three, each in turn, and let one interpret. 28 But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in church, and let him speak to himself and to God. 29 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge. 30 But if anything is revealed to another who sits by, let the first keep silent. 31 For you can all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be encouraged."
1 Cor 14:34-35 — "34 Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. 35 And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church."
1 Cor 14:37-40 — "37 If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord. 38 But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant. 39 Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues. 40 Let all things be done decently and in order."
1 Thes 5:20 — "Do not despise prophecies."
1 Tim 4:14 — "Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership."
SPIRITUAL WARFARE
Luk 10:17-20 — "17 Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.” 18 And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. 20 Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.”"
Eph 6:10 — "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might."
Eph 6:11-18 — "11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints."
1 Thes 5:8 — "But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation."
1 Tim 1:18-19 — "18 This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, 19 having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck."
2 Tim 1:6 — "Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands."
2 Tim 2:3 — "You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ."
1 Pet 5:8-9 — "8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world."
STEALING
Eph 4:28 — "Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need."
SUBMISSION
Mat 11:28-30 — "28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Mat 16:24 — "Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me."
Eph 5:21 — "Submitting to one another in the fear of God."
1 Tim 6:1-2 — "1 Let as many bondservants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and His doctrine may not be blasphemed. 2 And those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brethren, but rather serve them because those who are benefited are believers and beloved. Teach and exhort these things."
1 Pet 2:13-14 — " 13 Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme, 14 or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good."
1 Pet 2:18 — "Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh."
1 Pet 3:1 — "Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives."
1 Pet 5:5 — "Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”"
SWEARING
Mat 5:33-37 — "33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’ 34 But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 Nor shall you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one."
Jam 5:12 — "But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your “Yes” be “Yes,” and your “No,” “No,” lest you fall into judgment."
TAXES
Mat 22:21 — "They said to Him, “Caesar’s.” And He said to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.""
Mar 12:17 — "And Jesus answered and said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they marveled at Him."
Luk 20:25 — "And He said to them, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”"
Rom 13:6-7 — "6 For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God’s ministers attending continually to this very thing. 7 Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor."
TEACHING
1 Pet 4:11 — "If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen."
TEMPTATION
Mat 5:29-30 — "29 If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell."
Mat 18:8-9 — "8 If your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life lame or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet, to be cast into the everlasting fire. 9 And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire."
Mar 9:43-48 — "43 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having two hands, to go to hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched— 44 where ‘Their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’ 45 And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame, rather than having two feet, to be cast into hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched— 46 where ‘Their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’ 47 And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire— 48 where ‘Their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’"
Mar 14:38 — "Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."
Luk 22:40 — "When He came to the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”"
Luk 22:46 — "Then He said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation.”"
Gal 5:16 — "I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh."
2 Tim 2:22 — "Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart."
Heb 3:8 — "Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, in the day of trial in the wilderness."
Heb 3:15 — "While it is said: “Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.”"
Jam 1:2-4 — "2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing."
Jam 1:13 — "Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone."
1 Pet 5:8-9 — "8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world."
TESTIMONY
1 Pet 3:15 — "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear."
1 Pet 3:16 — "Having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed."
THANKFULNESS
Eph 5:3-4 — "3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks."
Col 3:15 — "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful."
1 Thes 5:16 — "Rejoice always."
1 Thes 5:18 — "In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
Heb 13:15 — "Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name."
THOUGHTS
Php 4:8 — "Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things."
1 Pet 1:13 — "Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ."
TITHE/OFFERINGS
1 Cor 16:2 — "On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come."
TRIBULATION
Rom 12:12 — "Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer."
TRUTHFULNESS
Eph 4:25 — "Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another."
UNDERSTANDING
1 Cor 14:20 — "Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature."
Eph 5:17 — "Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is."
WIDOWS
1 Tim 5:3-4 — "3 Honor widows who are really widows. 4 But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety at home and to repay their parents; for this is good and acceptable before God."
1 Tim 5:9-11 — "9 Do not let a widow under sixty years old be taken into the number, and not unless she has been the wife of one man, 10 well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work. 11 But refuse the younger widows; for when they have begun to grow wanton against Christ, they desire to marry."
1 Tim 5:14 — "Therefore I desire that the younger widows marry, bear children, manage the house, give no opportunity to the adversary to speak reproachfully."
1 Tim 5:16 — "If any believing man or woman has widows, let them relieve them, and do not let the church be burdened, that it may relieve those who are really widows."
WISDOM
Eph 5:17 — "Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is."
Jam 1:5-7 — "5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord."
Jam 3:13 — "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom."
WORKS
Heb 10:24 — "And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works."
Jam 3:13 — "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom."
Rev 3:2 — "Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God."
WORK ETHIC
Eph 4:28 — "Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need."
Col 3:23 — "And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men."
1 Thes 4:11-12 — "11 that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, 12 that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing."
2 Thes 3:10-13 — "10 For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. 11 For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies. 12 Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread. 13 But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good."
Tit 3:14 — "And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful."
WORRY
Mat 6:25 — "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?"
Mat 6:28 — "So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin."
Mat 6:31 — "Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’"
Mat 6:34 — "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."
Mat 10:31 — "Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows."
Mat 24:6 — "And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet."
Luk 12:4-5 — "4 And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. 5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him."
Php 4:6 — "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."
Col 3:15 — "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful."
1 Pet 5:7 — "Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you."
WORSHIP
Mat 4:10 — "Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.’”"
Luk 4:8 — "And Jesus answered and said to him, “Get behind Me, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve.’"
Rom 15:11 — "And again: “Praise the LORD, all you Gentiles! Laud Him, all you peoples!”"
1 Cor 6:20 — "For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s."
Heb 4:16 — "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."
Heb 13:15 — "Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name."
Heb 13:16 — "But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased."
Rev 14:7 — "Saying with a loud voice, “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.”"
Rev 19:10 — "And I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “See that you do not do that! I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”"
Rev 22:9 — "Then he said to me, “See that you do not do that. For[d] I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book. Worship God.”"
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