Thematic Bible: Decision
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Decision » Exhortation to
Every one, I tell you, who shall acknowledge me before his fellow men, the Son of Man, also, will acknowledge before God's angels;
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No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate one and love the other, or else he will attach himself to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.
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No servant can serve two masters, for, either he will hate one and love the other, or else he will attach himself to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."
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To another man Jesus said: "Follow me." "Let me first go and bury my father," said the man. But Jesus said: "Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go yourself and carry far and wide the news of the Kingdom of God." "Master," said another, "I will follow you; but first let me say good-bye to my family." read more.
But Jesus answered: "No one who looks back, after putting his hand to the plough, is fitted for the Kingdom of God."
But Jesus answered: "No one who looks back, after putting his hand to the plough, is fitted for the Kingdom of God."
Every one, therefore, who shall acknowledge me before his fellow men, I, too, will acknowledge before my Father who is in Heaven;
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At that time Jesus began to proclaim-- "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand."
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"Master," said another, who was a disciple, "let me first go and bury my father." But Jesus answered: "Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their dead."
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He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not help me to gather is scattering.
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He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not help me to gather is scattering.
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Remember Lot's wife.
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Since, therefore, you have received Jesus, the Christ, as your Lord, live your lives in union with him-- Rooted in him, building up your characters through union with him, growing stronger through your faith, as you were taught, overflowing with faith and thanksgiving.
But do you, Servant of God, avoid all this. Aim at righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, gentleness. Run the great race of the Faith, and win the Immortal Life. It was for this that you received the Call, and, in the presence of many witnesses, made the great profession of Faith. I urge you, as in the sight of God, the source of all life, and of Christ Jesus who before Pontius Pilate made the great profession of Faith-- read more.
I urge you to keep his Command free from stain or reproach, until the Appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I urge you to keep his Command free from stain or reproach, until the Appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Decision » Call to
So, when the people had collected, Pilate said to them: "Which do you wish me to release for you? Barabbas? Or Jesus who is called 'Christ'?"
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Jesus looked at the man, and his heart went out to him, and he said: "There is still one thing wanting in you; go and sell all that you have, and give to the poor, and you shall heave wealth in Heaven; then come and follow me."
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No servant can serve two masters, for, either he will hate one and love the other, or else he will attach himself to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."
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So Jesus said to the Twelve: "Do you also wish to leave me?"
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Decision » Instances of » The disciples
I have run the great Race; I have finished the Course; I have kept the Faith. And now the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just Judge, will give me on 'That Day'--and not only to me, but to all who have loved his Appearing.
And this will fulfil my earnest expectation and hope that I shall have no cause for shame, but that, with unfailing courage, now as hitherto, Christ will be honored in my body, whether by my life or by my death, For to me life is Christ, and death is gain.
For I am not ashamed of the Good News; it is the power of God which brings Salvation to every one who believes in Christ, to the Jew first, but also to the Greek.
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Talking and arguing with the Jews of foreign birth, who, however, made attempts to kill him.
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They devoted themselves to the teaching of the Apostles and to the Common Life of the Church, to the Breaking of the Bread and to the Prayers.
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It is true that I am not with you in person, but I am with you in spirit, and am glad to see the good order and the unbroken front resulting from your faith in Christ.
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But Simon Peter answered: "Master, to whom shall we go? Immortal Life is in your teaching; And we have learned to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God."
"But we," said Peter, "we left what belonged to us and followed you."
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Even now, it is because of my hope in the promise given by God to our ancestors that I stand here on my trial--
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Decision » Exhortations to » To choose between God and evil
Decision » Exhibited in » Following God fully
Decision » Instances of » Caleb
Decision » Instances of » moses
While the faithful service of Moses in the whole House of God was that of a servant, whose duty was to bear testimony to a Message still to come,
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It was faith that caused Moses, when he was grown up, to refuse the title of 'Son of a Daughter of Pharaoh.' He preferred sharing the hardships of God's People to enjoying the short-lived pleasures of sin. For he counted 'the reproaches that are heaped upon the Christ' of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, looking forward, as he did, to the reward awaiting him.
Decision » Instances of » Joash
Decision » Opposed to » Not setting the heart aright
Decision » Instances of » hezekiah
Decision » Instances of » Ruth
Decision » Exhibited in » Seeking God with the heart
Decision » Instances of » Jehoshaphat
Decision » Exemplified » Asa
Decision » Instances of » Job
Decision » Opposed to » Turning to the right or left
Decision » Exhibited in » Loving God perfectly
Decision » Instances of » Joshua
Decision » Instances of » Jehu
Decision » Exhortations to
Decision » Exhibited in » Keeping the commandments of God
Decision » Instances of » Abraham
It was faith that enabled Abraham, when put to the test, to offer Isaac as a sacrifice--he who had received the promises offering up his only son, of whom it had been said-- 'It is through Isaac that there shall be descendants to bear thy name.' For he argued that God was able even to raise a man from the dead--and indeed, figuratively speaking, Abraham did receive Isaac back from the dead.
It was faith that enabled Abraham to obey the Call that he received, and to set out for the place which he was afterwards to obtain as his own; and he set out not knowing where he was going.
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Decision » Instances of » gideon
Decision » Exemplified » Caleb
Decision » Opposed to » Halting between two opinions
Decision » Being Devoted to God » Exemplified » Joshua
Decision » Exhibited in » Being on the lord's side
Decision » Exemplified » moses
Decision » Opposed to » A divided service
No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate one and love the other, or else he will attach himself to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.
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Decision » Instances of » Church of sardis
I know your life (see, I have set a door open before you which no one is able to shut), I know that, though you have but little strength, you kept my teaching in mind, and did not disown my Name.
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Because you kept in mind the story of my endurance, I will keep you in the hour of trial that is about to come upon the whole world, the hour that will test all who are living upon earth.
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Yet there are some few among you at Sardis who did not soil their robes; they shall walk with me, robed in white, for they are worthy.
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Decision » Exhibited in » Serving God
Decision » Instances of » A prophet
Decision » Instances of » Abigail
Decision » Instances of » Naaman
Decision » Instances of » balaam
Decision » Instances of » jacob
Decision » Exhibited in » Blessedness of
Decision » Instances of » Phinehas
Decision » Instances of » Joseph
Joseph from Ramah, a Councillor of good position, who was himself living in expectation of the Kingdom of God, came and ventured to go in to see Pilate, and to ask for the body of Jesus.
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Decision » Exemplified » David
Decision » Instances of » Enoch
Faith led to Enoch's removal from earth, that he might not experience death. 'He could not be found because God had removed him.' For, before his removal, he was renowned as having pleased God; But without faith it is impossible to please him, for he who comes to God must believe that God exists, and that he rewards those who seek for him.
Decision » Exemplified » Paul
It was then that Paul made the reply: "Why are you weeping and breaking my heart like this? For my part, I am ready not only to be bound, but even to suffer death at Jerusalem for the Name of the Lord Jesus."
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Decision » Instances of » Elijah
Decision » Instances of » Martha
"Yes Master," she answered; "I have learned to believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, 'who was to come' into the world."
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Decision » Exemplified » Peter
But Simon Peter answered: "Master, to whom shall we go? Immortal Life is in your teaching;
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Decision » Exemplified » Ruth
Decision » Opposed to » Double-mindedness
Vacillating as he is, irresolute at every turn.
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Decision » Necessary to the service of God
But Jesus answered: "No one who looks back, after putting his hand to the plough, is fitted for the Kingdom of God."
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Decision » Instances of » Nathaniel
"Rabbi," Nathanael exclaimed, "you are the Son of God, you are King of Israel!"
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Decision » Instances of » Ephesians
I know your life, your toil and endurance, and I know that you cannot tolerate evil-doers. I know, too, how you tested those who declare that they are Apostles, though they are not, and how you proved them false. You possess endurance, and have borne much for my Name, and have never grown weary.
Decision » Instances of » Mordecai
Decision » Instances of » Abel
Faith made the sacrifice which Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain's, and won him renown as a righteous man, God himself establishing his renown by accepting his gifts; and it is by the example of his faith that Abel, though dead, still speaks.
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Decision » Instances of » Noah
It was faith that enabled Noah, after he had received the divine warning about what could not then be foreseen, to build, in reverent obedience, an ark in which to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world, and became possessed of that righteousness which follows upon faith.
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Decision » Instances of » Nehemiah
Decision » Instances of » Esther
Decision » Instances of » Saints
These are the men who never defiled themselves in their intercourse with women; they are as pure as virgins. These are the men who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They were redeemed as the first-fruits of mankind for God and for the Lamb.
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Decision » Instances of » Matthew
As Jesus went along, he saw a man, called Matthew, sitting in the tax-office, and said to him: "Follow me." Matthew got up and followed him.
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