Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Desires » What the lord desires
Then Samuel said:
Does the Lord take pleasure in burnt offerings and sacrifices
as much as in obeying the Lord?
Look: to obey is better than sacrifice,
to pay attention is better than the fat of rams.
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as much as in obeying the Lord?
to pay attention is better than the fat of rams.
the knowledge of God
God certainly does all these things two or three times to a man in order to turn him back from the Pit, so he may shine with the light of life. Pay attention, Job, and listen to me. Be quiet, and I will speak. read more.
But if you have something to say, answer me; speak, for I would like to justify you.
But if you have something to say, answer me; speak, for I would like to justify you.
For the Lord has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: "This is My resting place forever; I will make My home here because I have desired it.
But when He heard this, He said, "Those who are well don't need a doctor, but the sick do. Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy and not sacrifice. For I didn't come to call the righteous, but sinners."
This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Jesus Christ » Names of » God our saviour
This is good, and it pleases God our Savior,
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Prayer » Praying for others
"But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
Pray at all times in the Spirit with every prayer and request, and stay alert in this with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints.
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"You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they should pray over him after anointing him with olive oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The intense prayer of the righteous is very powerful.
If anyone sees his brother committing a sin that does not bring death, he should ask, and God will give life to him—to those who commit sin that doesn’t bring death. There is sin that brings death. I am not saying he should pray about that.
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First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good, and it pleases God our Savior,
in God's Sight » Doing good
and can receive whatever we ask from Him because we keep His commands and do what is pleasing in His sight.
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Throughout the time Jehoiada the priest instructed him, Joash did what was right in the Lord’s sight.
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Do not eat it, so that you and your children after you will prosper, because you will be doing what is right in the Lord’s sight.
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We recall, in the presence of our God and Father, your work of faith, labor of love, and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ,
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equip you with all that is good to do His will, working in us what is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ. Glory belongs to Him forever and ever. Amen.
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Do what is right and good in the Lord’s sight, so that you may prosper and so that you may enter and possess the good land the Lord your God swore to give your fathers,
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This is good, and it pleases God our Savior,
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and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your acts of charity have been remembered in God’s sight.
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