Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Saints should be circumspect when undesignedly thrown into
"Pay attention, now! I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as serpents and as innocent as doves.
Continue to live such upright lives among the gentiles that, when they slander you as practicers of evil, they may see your good actions and glorify God when he visits them.
Verse Concepts
Exhortations » Special » To redeem the time
So remember your Creator during your youth! Otherwise, troublesome days will come and years will creep up on you when you'll say, "I find no pleasure in them,"
teach us to keep account of our days so we may develop inner wisdom.
This is what I mean, brothers: The time is short. From now on, those who have wives should live as though they had none,
making the best use of your time because the times are evil.
Heedfulness » Necessary » In worldly company
I told myself, "I will keep watch over my tongue to keep from sinning. I will muzzle my mouth when the wicked are around."
Prudence » Saints should especially exercise, in their intercourse with unbelievers
"Pay attention, now! I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as serpents and as innocent as doves.
So, then, be careful how you live. Do not be unwise but wise,
Redeeming the time » How secured » By a consistent example before the world
Time » Should be redeemed
making the best use of your time because the times are evil.