Thematic Bible: Encouraged
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Brotherly kindness » Encouraged
in brotherly kindness be passionately affected to one another; in honour prefer one another:
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that your faith being put to a more advantageous proof, than that of gold, which loses by the essay, may redound to your praise and highest honour at the appearance of Jesus Christ:
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be you therefore adorn'd with a compassionate temper, with benevolence, humility, meekness, patience as becometh saints and chosen favourites of God:
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Social affection is patient, is kind; is a stranger to envy; is not insolently vain, nor arrogant: does not behave indecently,
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be mutually kind, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
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whom the divine power preserves through faith for that salvation, which is going to be made manifest in the latter time. This it is that fills you with joy, notwithstanding the various tryals, which still necessarily afflict you,
Charity » Encouraged
to all this add love, which is the band of perfect union:
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Cleanliness » Encouraged
but whenever you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face:
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let us draw near with sincerity, in full assurance of faith, having our consciences purified from guilt, and our bodies washed with pure water.
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Confession of sin » Encouraged
if we confess our sins, as he is faithful and just, he will forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all iniquity.
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Forbearance » Encouraged
and you masters have a just regard to them, by softning your authority: knowing that both their and your master is in heaven, where there is no respect of persons with him.
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bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, when one has any cause of complaint against another: as the Lord forgave you, do you likewise forgive.
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it excuses all things, believes what is favourable, hopes for the best, and suffers the worst.
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with all humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another in love;
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God » Love to » Encouraged
and thereby cultivate the divine favour, in the expectation of eternal life by the mercy of Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Jesus said to him, "thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind."
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may the Lord qualify your hearts with divine affection, and a patient expectation of Jesus Christ.
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Good for evil » Examples of returning » Encouraged
but as for you, love your enemies, do good, and lend without expecting any advantage from it: so shall your reward be great, in acting like the children of the most high: for he is kind to the most ungrateful wretches.
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Don't allow any one to return evil for evil, but strive to do all the good you can to one another, and to all the world.
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therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing, you will heap coals of fire on his head .
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but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who traduce you, and persecute you:
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But as for you, who hear me, love your enemies: do good to those, who hate you: bless those, who curse you:
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spiritual Growth » Encouraged » In love
may the Lord make you increase and abound in mutual love, in love towards all men, as we do towards you:
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this indeed you practise towards all our brethren in Macedonia; and we only exhort you to advance more and more therein:
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spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Select readings
On this head we have many things to say, not easily to be comprehended, because of your prejudices. for though by this time you ought to be capable of teaching others, you want to be instructed anew in the first principles of the divine oracles; and are in such a state as to stand in need of milk, rather than of solid nourishment. now he that is disciplined like a child, is not prepared for the doctrine of justification: read more.
such solid nourishment is only fit for such as are arriv'd at their full growth and strength, whose senses have been exercis'd in distinguishing what is good, and what is prejudicial.
such solid nourishment is only fit for such as are arriv'd at their full growth and strength, whose senses have been exercis'd in distinguishing what is good, and what is prejudicial.
Therefore omitting for the present the principles of the christian doctrine, we shall proceed to something more sublime, without mentioning those fundamental articles of repentance from destructive vices, and of divine faith: the doctrine of baptisms, and laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment: of which we shall treat another time, if God permit. read more.
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightned, and have received the heavenly gifts, communicated by the holy spirit, and have known by experience the truth of the divine promises, and the miracles of the age that was to come; it is impossible, if they shall fall away, to re-instate themselves by repentance: seeing, as far in them lies, they crucify the son of God afresh, and expose him to open shame. for the earth which drinks up the frequent show'rs that fall upon it, and produces plants fit for the use of him that cultivates it, is stiled heavenly land: but that which bears thorns and briars, is look'd upon as lying under a curse; whose end will be to be burnt. But though we speak in this manner, my dear brethren, we expect better things of you, and such as are more suitable to your salvation. for God is too just to his promise not to regard your piety, and the love which you have shewn to the christian religion by the assistance ye have given to the saints, and still continue to give. but we desire that every one of you may shew the same concern, continuing to discharge the condition upon which your hopes are founded: that ye be not unactive, but imitate the example of those who by faith and patience have obtain'd the inheritance that was promis'd to them. For when God gave his promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, saying, "surely I will heap blessings upon thee, and will give thee a numerous posterity." and after he had patiently waited, he obtained what was promised. for when men swear by a superior, the ratifying what they say with an oath, puts an end to all further debate.
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightned, and have received the heavenly gifts, communicated by the holy spirit, and have known by experience the truth of the divine promises, and the miracles of the age that was to come; it is impossible, if they shall fall away, to re-instate themselves by repentance: seeing, as far in them lies, they crucify the son of God afresh, and expose him to open shame. for the earth which drinks up the frequent show'rs that fall upon it, and produces plants fit for the use of him that cultivates it, is stiled heavenly land: but that which bears thorns and briars, is look'd upon as lying under a curse; whose end will be to be burnt. But though we speak in this manner, my dear brethren, we expect better things of you, and such as are more suitable to your salvation. for God is too just to his promise not to regard your piety, and the love which you have shewn to the christian religion by the assistance ye have given to the saints, and still continue to give. but we desire that every one of you may shew the same concern, continuing to discharge the condition upon which your hopes are founded: that ye be not unactive, but imitate the example of those who by faith and patience have obtain'd the inheritance that was promis'd to them. For when God gave his promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, saying, "surely I will heap blessings upon thee, and will give thee a numerous posterity." and after he had patiently waited, he obtained what was promised. for when men swear by a superior, the ratifying what they say with an oath, puts an end to all further debate.
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Into Christ
but being sincere in mutual love, may be entirely united to Christ, who is the head:
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that your conduct may be worthy of the Lord, in every respect agreeable to him, being friutful in every kind of virtue, and increasing in divine knowledge:
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spiritual Growth » Encouraged » In fruitfulness
now he that furnishes seed to the sower, and bread for food, shall furnish and multiply what you sow, and increase the fruits of your liberality.
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spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Formation
Do you on your part employ all your care in adding to your faith, fortitude: to fortitude, knowledge: to knowledge, temperance: to temperance, patience: to patience, piety:
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » In grace and knowledge
on the contrary, may you increase in the favour, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! to him be glory both now and for ever. AMEN.
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spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Through "the word"
which is without any mixture, and will make you thrive. Since you have tasted how good the Lord is,
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spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Unto perfection
Therefore omitting for the present the principles of the christian doctrine, we shall proceed to something more sublime, without mentioning those fundamental articles of repentance from destructive vices, and of divine faith:
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Humiliation and self-affliction » Encouraged
Humility » Encouraged
As for you that are young, be you submissive to those of a more advanc'd age: and do you all of you pay a becoming deference to one another: be cloak'd with humility, for " God opposes the proud, and shows favour to the humble."
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for the same temper of mind ought to be in you as was in Christ Jesus:
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but when you are invited, go place your self last; that he, who invited you, when he comes, may say to you, friend, go up higher: and that will do you honour before all the company at table.
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Now it is by virtue of my apostolical commission, that I charge every man among you, not to entertain too high an opinion of himself; but modestly consider, that 'tis God who has dealt to every man his proportion of spiritual gifts.
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well, be it so, for their incredulity they were broken off, and you by faith stand firm: be not then elated, but let this be your fear,
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humble your selves before the Lord, and he will raise you up.
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but you must not be such: the greatest of you must be as the junior, and he that governs as he that serves.
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Instruction » Of children encouraged » Encouraged
Let the christian doctrine be the familiar subject of your entertainment: in all wisdom instructing and exhorting one another, in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, melodiously tuning your grateful praises to God.
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a christian must not be litigious, but easy to all men, qualify'd to instruct,
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These things recommend and teach.
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Justice » Encouraged
as for you, masters, give to your servants what is just and suitable: considering that you also have a master in heaven.
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attending upon the publick administration. render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom, reverence to whom reverence, honour to whom honour.
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Kindness » Encouraged
in brotherly kindness be passionately affected to one another; in honour prefer one another:
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that your faith being put to a more advantageous proof, than that of gold, which loses by the essay, may redound to your praise and highest honour at the appearance of Jesus Christ:
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be you therefore adorn'd with a compassionate temper, with benevolence, humility, meekness, patience as becometh saints and chosen favourites of God:
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Social affection is patient, is kind; is a stranger to envy; is not insolently vain, nor arrogant: does not behave indecently,
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be mutually kind, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
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whom the divine power preserves through faith for that salvation, which is going to be made manifest in the latter time. This it is that fills you with joy, notwithstanding the various tryals, which still necessarily afflict you,
Leaders » Preaching » Encouraged
Then he said to them, go ye into all parts of the world, and preach the gospel to all mankind.
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what I tell you in private, declare it in publick: and what is whisper'd in the ear, proclaim from the battlements of the house.
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and wherever ye go, make this proclamation: the kingdom of heaven is nigh.
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to preach the word with assiduity upon all occasions: reprove, censure, exhort, with the most tender persuasions.
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Jesus said to him, let the dead bury their dead; but do you go and preach the kingdom of God.
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then sent them to proclaim the reign of the Messiah, and to heal the sick.
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go, stand in the temple, and declare to the people, the whole doctrine of life.
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Longsuffering » Encouraged
Social affection is patient, is kind; is a stranger to envy; is not insolently vain, nor arrogant: does not behave indecently,
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being fortified in so effectual a manner, as to sustain your trials with constancy and joy:
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to preach the word with assiduity upon all occasions: reprove, censure, exhort, with the most tender persuasions.
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but the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, sweetness of disposition, beneficence, faithfulness, meekness, temperance:
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I approve myself, by chastity, by knowledge, by meekness, by kindness, by sanctity of mind, by undisguised benevolence,
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Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Encouraged
but as for you, love your enemies, do good, and lend without expecting any advantage from it: so shall your reward be great, in acting like the children of the most high: for he is kind to the most ungrateful wretches.
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Don't allow any one to return evil for evil, but strive to do all the good you can to one another, and to all the world.
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therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing, you will heap coals of fire on his head .
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but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who traduce you, and persecute you:
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But as for you, who hear me, love your enemies: do good to those, who hate you: bless those, who curse you:
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Loyalty » Encouraged
Be every one of you subject to the ruling powers. for every ruler holds of God: the rulers in being are constituted by God.
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Admonish them to be subject to princes and to magistrates, to obey their orders, and to exert their virtue and loyalty upon all occasions.
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Mercy » Encouraged
therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing, you will heap coals of fire on his head . be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil by good.
Ministers » Work of preaching » Encouraged
Then he said to them, go ye into all parts of the world, and preach the gospel to all mankind.
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what I tell you in private, declare it in publick: and what is whisper'd in the ear, proclaim from the battlements of the house.
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and wherever ye go, make this proclamation: the kingdom of heaven is nigh.
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to preach the word with assiduity upon all occasions: reprove, censure, exhort, with the most tender persuasions.
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Jesus said to him, let the dead bury their dead; but do you go and preach the kingdom of God.
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then sent them to proclaim the reign of the Messiah, and to heal the sick.
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go, stand in the temple, and declare to the people, the whole doctrine of life.
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Patience » Encouraged
and we exhort you, brethren, reprove the disorderly, comfort the pusillanimous, support the weak, and be patient toward all men.
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by your perseverance you will save your souls.
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be joyful in hope; be patient under affliction; persevere in prayer;
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but constancy should be brought to its perfection, that you may be entirely accomplished, without any defect.
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As for you, my brethren, bear your sufferings with constancy, till the advent of the Lord. the farmer, from the prospect of a golden crop, patiently expects the showers of the spring and the autumn.
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a christian must not be litigious, but easy to all men, qualify'd to instruct,
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to knowledge, temperance: to temperance, patience: to patience, piety:
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but what is agreeable to sound doctrine: advise the aged to be prudent, grave, temperate, sound in faith,
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for it is necessary you should persevere, that after having perform'd what God has commanded, you may receive what he has promised.
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Praise » Encouraged » Heavenly
All of a sudden an army of celestial beings join'd the angel, singing praises to God, and saying, "glory to God in the heavens, and to men on earth felicity in the divine favour."
and a new song was sung before the throne, and before the four animals, and the elders: and no one could learn that song, but the hundred forty four thousand, who were ransom'd from the earth.
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saying, "we give thee thanks, O Lord God almighty, who. art, and who wast; because thou hast assum'd thy great power, and hast reigned.
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the four animals had each of them six wings about him, and they were full of eyes within; and they never ceas'd day and night, crying, HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, Lord God ALMIGHTY, WHO WAS, WHO IS, AND WHO WILL BE. and when those animals gave glory,
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Then in my vision I heard the voice of many angels which surrounded the throne, the animals, and the elders: to the number of ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; saying with a loud voice, "worthy is the lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing."
and all the angels who stood round about the throne, and about the elders, and the four animals fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, saying, amen: praise, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might be to our God for ever and ever. amen.
and a voice came out of the throne, saying, "praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great."
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Praise » Encouraged » Nature's
Praise » Encouraged » Universal
Praise » Encouraged » Perpetually
Let our sacrifice then, which we are to offer to God by Jesus Christ, be that of incessant praises, the offering of our lips, which celebrate his name:
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Praise » Encouraged » Four-fold reason for
and this they were destin'd to. but you are the chosen race, you are kings and priests, the holy nation, the peculiar people, that you might display his glory, who called you out
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Praise » Encouraged » With musical instruments
Praise » Encouraged » In song
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us therefore approach with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may obtain the seasonable assistance of divine mercy and favour.
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Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » Encouraged
address your selves to God, and you will find him present with you: cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, you that are diffident.
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since then, we have these promises, my dear brethren, let us cleanse our selves from all impurity, whether of body or mind, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
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why should you now delay? arise, be baptized, and cleansed from your sins, by invoking the name of the Lord.
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he that is clear of vice, is a vessel of the first kind, sanctified and fit for the master's use, and qualified for every virtuous action.
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he that hath such an expectation should purify himself, even as he is pure.
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purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new mass, since you should be without leaven. for Christ our paschal lamb has been sacrificed for us.
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Quietness » Encouraged
but in the internal qualities of the mind, in that purity, in that mild and dispassionate temper, which is so acceptable to the divine being.
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to study your own quiet, to mind your own affairs, and follow some handicraft trade, as we recommended it to you:
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for kings, and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in the practice of all piety and virtue;
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we command these persons, and exhort them by the Lord Jesus Christ, to stay at home, and earn their bread by labour.
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Religious » Support of unfaithful » Encouraged
Then he said to them, go ye into all parts of the world, and preach the gospel to all mankind.
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what I tell you in private, declare it in publick: and what is whisper'd in the ear, proclaim from the battlements of the house.
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and wherever ye go, make this proclamation: the kingdom of heaven is nigh.
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to preach the word with assiduity upon all occasions: reprove, censure, exhort, with the most tender persuasions.
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Jesus said to him, let the dead bury their dead; but do you go and preach the kingdom of God.
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then sent them to proclaim the reign of the Messiah, and to heal the sick.
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go, stand in the temple, and declare to the people, the whole doctrine of life.
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Restitution » Encouraged
Righteousness » Encouraged
stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail:
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As for you the minister of God, avoid those things: adhere to justice, piety, faith, charity, patience, and benignity of temper.
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but as he was treating of justice, temperance, and a future judgment, Felix greatly alarm'd, said, "withdraw for the present; and when I am at leisure, I will send for you."
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for I declare to you, that except your righteousness shall exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall not enter into the heavenly kingdom.
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rouze from your sins, as is but just; for some of you have not the knowledge of God: I speak it to your shame.
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abounding in good works by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
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Sanctification » Encouraged
and such is the will of God, that you should be holy, and avoid licentiousness;
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Now may the God of peace make you intirely holy: may every part of you, your spirit, soul, and body be preserved irreprovable at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Self-examination » Encouraged
Examine yourselves, whether you be in the faith; bring yourselves to the proof; are you so little acquainted with yourselves, as not to know whether Jesus Christ be in you? but if you are destitute of proofs,
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Sin » Confession of » Encouraged
if we confess our sins, as he is faithful and just, he will forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all iniquity.
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Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice » The poor » Encouraged
Spiritual » Encouraged » In love
may the Lord make you increase and abound in mutual love, in love towards all men, as we do towards you:
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this indeed you practise towards all our brethren in Macedonia; and we only exhort you to advance more and more therein:
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Spiritual » Encouraged » Into Christ
but being sincere in mutual love, may be entirely united to Christ, who is the head:
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that your conduct may be worthy of the Lord, in every respect agreeable to him, being friutful in every kind of virtue, and increasing in divine knowledge:
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Spiritual » Encouraged » In fruitfulness
now he that furnishes seed to the sower, and bread for food, shall furnish and multiply what you sow, and increase the fruits of your liberality.
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Spiritual » Encouraged » Formation
Do you on your part employ all your care in adding to your faith, fortitude: to fortitude, knowledge: to knowledge, temperance: to temperance, patience: to patience, piety:
Spiritual » Encouraged » In grace and knowledge
on the contrary, may you increase in the favour, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! to him be glory both now and for ever. AMEN.
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Spiritual » Encouraged » Through "the word"
which is without any mixture, and will make you thrive. Since you have tasted how good the Lord is,
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Spiritual » Encouraged » Unto perfection
Therefore omitting for the present the principles of the christian doctrine, we shall proceed to something more sublime, without mentioning those fundamental articles of repentance from destructive vices, and of divine faith:
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teaching » Spirit as » Encouraged
Let the christian doctrine be the familiar subject of your entertainment: in all wisdom instructing and exhorting one another, in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, melodiously tuning your grateful praises to God.
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a christian must not be litigious, but easy to all men, qualify'd to instruct,
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These things recommend and teach.
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Thanksgiving » Encouraged
the Lord is coming: be not in any manner of sollicitude, but in all your occasions lay your requests before God by prayer and supplication accompany'd by thanksgiving.
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and this the burthen of the song, "thanks be to God, even the father, for his son Jesus Christ our Lord."
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let your discourse and your actions be all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the father by him.
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for all that God has created is good, and nothing is to be rejected, provided it be receiv'd with thanksgiving:
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be thankful to God for every thing, for so christians are oblig'd to be.
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Witnessing to the truth » Encouraged
and ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.
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but ye shall receive the influence of the holy spirit, which will descend upon you: and ye shall be witnesses for me, in Jerusalem, in all Judea, and in Samaria, and to the remotest part of the earth.
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these things remonstrate: recommend and enforce with all your authority: guard yourself against all contempt.
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go, stand in the temple, and declare to the people, the whole doctrine of life. when they heard that, they entred into the temple early in the morning, and taught. in the mean time, the high priest, and those of his party, being arrived at the council-chamber, summon'd all the Jewish senate to meet, and sent to the prison to bring the apostles before them.
then the Lord said to Paul in a vision by night, "be not afraid, but speak, and be not silenc'd: (since I am with thee, and no man shall lift up his hand so as to hurt thee:) for my people in this city are numerous."
then he said, the God of our fathers has singled you out to be acquainted with his will, to see the just one, and to hear the words of his mouth: that you might testify to all men, what you have seen and heard.
Works, good » Encouraged » Insufficient to secure salvation
for by grace are ye saved, thro' faith (and that not from us: it is the gift of God) but not by works, so that no man can boast:
who has saved us, and by the gospel hath called us to holiness, not in consideration of our works, but in pursuance of his own resolution, and the favour, which having been promised us by Jesus Christ several ages ago,
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why? because they sought it not by faith, but indeed by the works of the law: for they stumbled at that stumbling-stone;
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yet knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in him, and not by the works of the law, by which there is no justification.
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many will cry out to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? have we not cast out devils in thy name? and in thy name have we not wrought many miracles? and then will I make this declaration to them: I never knew you: depart from me ye that have practised iniquity.
for by the observation of the law no one shall be justified in his sight, since it is the law that takes cognizance of sin.
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and if it be by favour, it is not upon the account of merit. for then mercy would not be mercy.
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but when the kindness and love of God our saviour display'd itself to mankind, he saved us not in consideration of any virtuous actions which we had done, but out of his meer mercy, by the baptism of regeneration, he form'd us anew, by the plentiful effusion of the holy spirit,
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
I know thy works, thy labour, and thy patience, and that thou canst not bear those who are evil: thou hast tried those who say they are apostles, but are not; and hast found them lyars:
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At Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, that is in Greek, Dorcas: this woman was very active in all the offices of benevolence and charity.
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for I was prest with hunger, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye took care of me: I was in prison, and ye visited me.
never forgetting the effects of your faith, your charitable offices, and the constancy of your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ; of which God is our witness.
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there came to him a woman with an alabaster-box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, while he was at table. one of his disciples seeing this, with indignation said, to what purpose is this waste?
Jesus perceiving this, said to them, why do you trouble the woman? for what she has done is out of regard to me.
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Works, good » Encouraged » Furnish a pattern for imitation
who gave himself for us, to redeem us from all iniquity, and qualify us to be his peculiar people, passionately affected to virtue.
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This is a secure rule, and what I would have you constantly maintain, that they who have believed in God, should take care to be examples of virtue, for that is commendable and useful to mankind.
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In all things show yourself a pattern of virtue: in teaching shewing uncorruptness,
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Works, good » Encouraged » Glorify God
even so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father who is in heaven.
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that your conduct may be worthy of the Lord, in every respect agreeable to him, being friutful in every kind of virtue, and increasing in divine knowledge:
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Works, good » Encouraged » Demonstrate the reality of faith
souls. Let your behaviour among the Gentiles be virtuous, that instead of inveighing against you as vicious, they may observe your honest behaviour,
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just so faith, if it be not operative, is intirely lifeless. it will be said, "you have a speculative faith, but mine is practical. where is your faith, if no effects appear? as for me, my actions will vouch for my faith.
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to be beneficent, to be rich in good works, to be liberal to the common fund,
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Works, good » Encouraged » Tend to summons others to their tasks
and let us animate one another to the mutual returns of love, and kind offices: not abandoning our assemblies,
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Zeal » The Call of Duty » Encouraged
but it is just you should cultivate my affection for you upon all proper occasions, and not only when I am present with you.
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as many as I love, I rebuke and chastise: be warm therefore with zeal, and repent.
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But since there is emulation among you concerning spiritual gifts, seek to abound in the exercise of such gifts as tend most to the edification of the church.
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in business be not slothful, but of an active mind, making the best use of every incident.
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For which reason I remind you to exert the divine gifts you received, when I gave you the imposition of hands.
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whilst I am alive, I think it my duty to awaken you by my admonitions:
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