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Character » Firmness of
And you will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
But these are the ones sown on good soil: They hear the word and receive it and bear fruit, one thirty times as much, one sixty, and one a hundred."
I am determined, O God! I am determined! I will sing and praise you!
A song, a psalm of David. I am determined, O God! I will sing and praise you with my whole heart.
He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord.
Let each one remain in that situation in life in which he was called.
Therefore, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions that we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
And let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we confess, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy.
Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.
But the one who peers into the perfect law of liberty and fixes his attention there, and does not become a forgetful listener but one who lives it out -- he will be blessed in what he does.
Church » Security of » General references to
A song of ascents. Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion; it cannot be upended and will endure forever.
When you pass through the waters, I am with you; when you pass through the streams, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not harm you.
You need not fear the terrors of the night, the arrow that flies by day,
So we can say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper, and I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?"
He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord.
And you will be secure, because there is hope; you will be protected and will take your rest in safety.
But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.
When you lie down you will not be filled with fear; when you lie down your sleep will be pleasant.
This is the person who will live in a secure place; he will find safety in the rocky, mountain strongholds; he will have food and a constant supply of water.
For who is going to harm you if you are devoted to what is good?
Fear » Who shall not be afraid
Wisdom calls out in the street, she shouts loudly in the plazas; at the head of the noisy streets she calls, in the entrances of the gates in the city she utters her words: "How long will you simpletons love naivet?? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge? read more.
If only you will respond to my rebuke, then I will pour out my thoughts to you and I will make my words known to you. However, because I called but you refused to listen, because I stretched out my hand but no one paid attention, because you neglected all my advice, and did not comply with my rebuke, so I myself will laugh when disaster strikes you, I will mock when what you dread comes, when what you dread comes like a whirlwind, and disaster strikes you like a devastating storm, when distressing trouble comes on you. Then they will call to me, but I will not answer; they will diligently seek me, but they will not find me. Because they hated moral knowledge, and did not choose to fear the Lord, they did not comply with my advice, they spurned all my rebuke. Therefore they will eat from the fruit of their way, and they will be stuffed full of their own counsel. For the waywardness of the simpletons will kill them, and the careless ease of fools will destroy them. But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.
If only you will respond to my rebuke, then I will pour out my thoughts to you and I will make my words known to you. However, because I called but you refused to listen, because I stretched out my hand but no one paid attention, because you neglected all my advice, and did not comply with my rebuke, so I myself will laugh when disaster strikes you, I will mock when what you dread comes, when what you dread comes like a whirlwind, and disaster strikes you like a devastating storm, when distressing trouble comes on you. Then they will call to me, but I will not answer; they will diligently seek me, but they will not find me. Because they hated moral knowledge, and did not choose to fear the Lord, they did not comply with my advice, they spurned all my rebuke. Therefore they will eat from the fruit of their way, and they will be stuffed full of their own counsel. For the waywardness of the simpletons will kill them, and the careless ease of fools will destroy them. But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.
It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly. For he will never be upended; others will always remember one who is just. He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord. read more.
His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies.
His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies.
For your husband is the one who made you -- the Lord who commands armies is his name. He is your protector, the Holy One of Israel. He is called "God of the entire earth." "Indeed, the Lord will call you back like a wife who has been abandoned and suffers from depression, like a young wife when she has been rejected," says your God. "For a short time I abandoned you, but with great compassion I will gather you. read more.
In a burst of anger I rejected you momentarily, but with lasting devotion I will have compassion on you," says your protector, the Lord. "As far as I am concerned, this is like in Noah's time, when I vowed that the waters of Noah's flood would never again cover the earth. In the same way I have vowed that I will not be angry at you or shout at you. Even if the mountains are removed and the hills displaced, my devotion will not be removed from you, nor will my covenant of friendship be displaced," says the Lord, the one who has compassion on you. "O afflicted one, driven away, and unconsoled! Look, I am about to set your stones in antimony and I lay your foundation with lapis-lazuli. I will make your pinnacles out of gems, your gates out of beryl, and your outer wall out of beautiful stones. All your children will be followers of the Lord, and your children will enjoy great prosperity. You will be reestablished when I vindicate you. You will not experience oppression; indeed, you will not be afraid. You will not be terrified, for nothing frightening will come near you.
In a burst of anger I rejected you momentarily, but with lasting devotion I will have compassion on you," says your protector, the Lord. "As far as I am concerned, this is like in Noah's time, when I vowed that the waters of Noah's flood would never again cover the earth. In the same way I have vowed that I will not be angry at you or shout at you. Even if the mountains are removed and the hills displaced, my devotion will not be removed from you, nor will my covenant of friendship be displaced," says the Lord, the one who has compassion on you. "O afflicted one, driven away, and unconsoled! Look, I am about to set your stones in antimony and I lay your foundation with lapis-lazuli. I will make your pinnacles out of gems, your gates out of beryl, and your outer wall out of beautiful stones. All your children will be followers of the Lord, and your children will enjoy great prosperity. You will be reestablished when I vindicate you. You will not experience oppression; indeed, you will not be afraid. You will not be terrified, for nothing frightening will come near you.
Goodness » Good people
The backslider will be paid back from his own ways, but a good person will be rewarded for his.
The good person brings good things out of his good treasury, and the evil person brings evil things out of his evil treasury.
"For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit, for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thorns, nor are grapes picked from brambles. The good person out of the good treasury of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasury produces evil, for his mouth speaks from what fills his heart.
A good person obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a person with wicked schemes.
For just as the Father has life in himself, thus he has granted the Son to have life in himself, and he has granted the Son authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of Man. "Do not be amazed at this, because a time is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice read more.
and will come out -- the ones who have done what is good to the resurrection resulting in life, and the ones who have done what is evil to the resurrection resulting in condemnation.
and will come out -- the ones who have done what is good to the resurrection resulting in life, and the ones who have done what is evil to the resurrection resulting in condemnation.
The Lord grants success to the one whose behavior he finds commendable.
Dear friend, do not imitate what is bad but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does what is bad has not seen God.
but glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good, for the Jew first and also the Greek.
It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly. For he will never be upended; others will always remember one who is just. He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord. read more.
His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies. He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.
His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies. He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.
A benevolent person leaves an inheritance for his grandchildren, but the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous.
There is nothing better for people than to eat and drink, and to find enjoyment in their work. I also perceived that this ability to find enjoyment comes from God. For no one can eat and drink or experience joy apart from him. For to the one who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner, he gives the task of amassing wealth -- only to give it to the one who pleases God. This task of the wicked is futile -- like chasing the wind!
Heart » Renewed » Faith
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He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord.
Even when an army is deployed against me, I do not fear. Even when war is imminent, I remain confident.
But thanks be to God that though you were slaves to sin, you obeyed from the heart that pattern of teaching you were entrusted to,
For with the heart one believes and thus has righteousness and with the mouth one confesses and thus has salvation.
Heart » The heart of the righteous
For he will never be upended; others will always remember one who is just. He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord. His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies.
The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
character of the renewed Heart » Fixed on God
I am determined, O God! I am determined! I will sing and praise you!
He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord.
character of the renewed Heart » Confident in God
He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord.
Honor » Who has honor
The one who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will be honored.
The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.
For the music director, according to the gittith style; a psalm of David. O Lord, our Lord, how magnificent is your reputation throughout the earth! You reveal your majesty in the heavens above! From the mouths of children and nursing babies you have ordained praise on account of your adversaries, so that you might put an end to the vindictive enemy. When I look up at the heavens, which your fingers made, and see the moon and the stars, which you set in place, read more.
Of what importance is the human race, that you should notice them? Of what importance is mankind, that you should pay attention to them, and make them a little less than the heavenly beings? You grant mankind honor and majesty;
Of what importance is the human race, that you should notice them? Of what importance is mankind, that you should pay attention to them, and make them a little less than the heavenly beings? You grant mankind honor and majesty;
but glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good, for the Jew first and also the Greek.
For he will never be upended; others will always remember one who is just. He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord. His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies. read more.
He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.
He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.
The one who neglects discipline ends up in poverty and shame, but the one who accepts reproof is honored.
Already you are satisfied! Already you are rich! You have become kings without us! I wish you had become kings so that we could reign with you! For, I think, God has exhibited us apostles last of all, as men condemned to die, because we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to people. We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, we are dishonored!
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Security of
A song of ascents. Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion; it cannot be upended and will endure forever.
When you pass through the waters, I am with you; when you pass through the streams, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not harm you.
You need not fear the terrors of the night, the arrow that flies by day,
So we can say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper, and I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?"
He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord.
And you will be secure, because there is hope; you will be protected and will take your rest in safety.
But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.
When you lie down you will not be filled with fear; when you lie down your sleep will be pleasant.
This is the person who will live in a secure place; he will find safety in the rocky, mountain strongholds; he will have food and a constant supply of water.
For who is going to harm you if you are devoted to what is good?
Security » Of the saints » General references to
A song of ascents. Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion; it cannot be upended and will endure forever.
When you pass through the waters, I am with you; when you pass through the streams, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not harm you.
You need not fear the terrors of the night, the arrow that flies by day,
So we can say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper, and I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?"
He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord.
And you will be secure, because there is hope; you will be protected and will take your rest in safety.
But the one who listens to me will live in security, and will be at ease from the dread of harm.
When you lie down you will not be filled with fear; when you lie down your sleep will be pleasant.
This is the person who will live in a secure place; he will find safety in the rocky, mountain strongholds; he will have food and a constant supply of water.
For who is going to harm you if you are devoted to what is good?
Stability » Of character
And you will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
But these are the ones sown on good soil: They hear the word and receive it and bear fruit, one thirty times as much, one sixty, and one a hundred."
So then, dear brothers and sisters, be firm. Do not be moved! Always be outstanding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
I am determined, O God! I am determined! I will sing and praise you!
A song, a psalm of David. I am determined, O God! I will sing and praise you with my whole heart.
He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord.
Let each one remain in that situation in life in which he was called.
Therefore, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions that we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.
And let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we confess, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy.
Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.
The evildoer must continue to do evil, and the one who is morally filthy must continue to be filthy. The one who is righteous must continue to act righteously, and the one who is holy must continue to be holy."
For if someone merely listens to the message and does not live it out, he is like someone who gazes at his own face in a mirror. For he gazes at himself and then goes out and immediately forgets what sort of person he was. But the one who peers into the perfect law of liberty and fixes his attention there, and does not become a forgetful listener but one who lives it out -- he will be blessed in what he does.
But the person who endures to the end will be saved.
Trust » Who trusts in the lord
How precious is your loyal love, O God! The human race finds shelter under your wings.
The godly will rejoice in the Lord and take shelter in him. All the morally upright will boast.
Consequently the Lord provides safety for the oppressed; he provides safety in times of trouble. Your loyal followers trust in you, for you, Lord, do not abandon those who seek your help.
For he will never be upended; others will always remember one who is just. He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord.
Trust » Of saints, is » Fixed
He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord.
My God is my rocky summit where I take shelter, my shield, the horn that saves me, my stronghold, my refuge, my savior. You save me from violence!