Acts 24:25

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Acts 24:25

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Summary

And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

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Righteousness

Temperance

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General references

Proverbs 28:6

Matthew 14:4

1 Corinthians 1:27

Bible References

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As usual, Paul entered there and on three Sabbaths discussed the Scriptures with them.

Now stand up and I'll pass judgment on you in light of the LORD's righteous acts that he did for you and your ancestors.

"Please come, and let's reason together," implores the LORD. "Even though your sins are like scarlet, they'll be white like snow. Though they're like crimson, they'll become like wool.

"Put forward your case!" says the LORD. "Submit your arguments!" says Jacob's King.

I therefore urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercies, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices that are holy and pleasing to God, for this is the reasonable way for you to worship.

Instead, exalt the Messiah" as Lord in your lives. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you to explain the hope you have.

Righteousness

I have the same hope in God that they themselves cherish that there is to be a resurrection of the righteous and the wicked.

The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has talked to me. "When one is governing men justly, he fears God while governing.

I put on righteousness like clothing; my just decisions were like a robe and a turban.

Indeed, the LORD is righteous; he loves righteousness; the upright will see him face-to-face. To the Director: On an eight stringed harp. A Davidic Psalm.

You love justice and hate wickedness. That is why God, even your God, has anointed you rather than your companions with the oil of gladness.

How is it that by remaining silent you can speak righteously? How can you judge people fairly?

May he rule your people with right decisions and your oppressed ones with justice.

God takes his stand in the divine assembly; among the divine beings he renders judgment:

Kings detest wrongdoing, for through righteousness the throne is established.

I also examined on earth: where the halls of justice were supposed to be, there was lawlessness; and where the righteous were supposed to be, there was lawlessness. 17I told myself, "God will judge both the righteous and the wicked, because there is a time set to judge every event and every work."

"How the faithful city has become a whore, she who used to be filled with justice! Righteousness used to reside within her, but now only murderers live there.

then a throne will be established in gracious love, and there will sit in faithfulness in the Tent of David one who judges, seeks justice, and is swift to do what is right."

"For I, the LORD, love justice, and I hate robbery and iniquity; I will faithfully present your reward and make an everlasting covenant with you.

This is what the LORD says: "Uphold justice and righteousness. Deliver from their oppressor those who have been robbed. Don't mistreat or do violence to the alien, the orphan, or the widow, or shed the blood of innocent people in this place.

"This is what the Lord GOD says, "Enough of you, you regent princes of Israel! Abandon your violence and destruction. Practice what is just and right instead! Stop confiscating property from my people!' declares the Lord GOD.

Therefore, your majesty, may my advice be acceptable to you: Stop your sinning, do what's right, and put a stop to your wickedness by showing kindness to the oppressed. Perhaps your tranquility will continue."

Their word is falsely given as they make their agreements; so judgment springs up like poisonous weeds in the furrows of a field.

"But let justice roll on like many waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing river.

"Horses don't run over bare rock, do they? One doesn't plow rock with oxen, does he? But you have turned justice to gall, and the fruit of righteousness into bitterness.

When he comes, he will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment

Little children, don't let anyone deceive you. The person who practices righteousness is righteous, just as the Messiah is righteous.

Temperance

Never devote all your energy to sex, or dedicate your life to destroying kings.

Woe to the land whose king is a youth and whose princes feast in the morning.

and a spirit of justice to the one who sits in judgment, a source of strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.

King Belshazzar put on a great festival for a thousand of his officials. He joined all one thousand of them in getting drunk.

"On the king's festival day the princes got drunk from wine, so the king joined the mockers.

John had been telling Herod, "It's not lawful for you to have your brother's wife."

gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people.

They insult you now because they are surprised that you are no longer joining them in the same excesses of wild living.

your knowledge with self-control, your self-control with endurance, your endurance with godliness,

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he took them outside and asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"

Agrippa asked Paul, "Can you so quickly persuade me to become a Christian?"

Then the king of Israel ordered, "Take Micaiah and place him in the custody of Amon, the city governor. Hand him over to Joash, the king's son.

"Because I called out to you and you refused to respond I appealed, but no one paid attention

Then King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah and received him. The king questioned him secretly in his house: "Is there a message from the LORD?"

King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah the prophet and had him brought to him at the third entrance to the LORD's Temple. The king told Jeremiah, "I'm going to ask you something, and don't hide anything from me."

Although Herod wanted to kill him, he was afraid of the crowd, since they regarded John as a prophet.

But they paid no attention to this and went away, one to his farm, another to his business.

"At that time, the kingdom from heaven will be comparable to ten bridesmaids who took their oil lamps and went out to meet the groom.

General references

It's better to be poor and live a blameless life than to be rich but crooked in one's lifestyle.

John had been telling him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."

But God chose what is nonsense in the world to make the wise feel ashamed. God chose what is weak in the world to make the strong feel ashamed.