Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Common delusions » Thinking that there is plenty of time
and constant disagreement among people whose minds are depraved and deprived of the truth, who imagine that godliness is a way to material gain.
Now as he spoke about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix became afraid and replied, “Leave for now, but when I find time I’ll call for you.”
For if anyone considers himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
Conceit » Warnings against
For if anyone considers himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
and clever in their own sight.
Be in agreement with one another. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation.
Verse Concepts
If anyone thinks he knows anything, he does not yet know it as he ought to know it.
Deception » Who deceives themselves
For if anyone considers himself to be something when he is nothing, he is deceiving himself. But each person should examine his own work, and then he will have a reason for boasting in himself alone, and not in respect to someone else.
But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Because if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man looking at his own face in a mirror; for he looks at himself, goes away, and right away forgets what kind of man he was. read more.
But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer who acts-this person will be blessed in what he does. If anyone thinks he is religious, without controlling his tongue but deceiving his heart, his religion is useless.
But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer who acts-this person will be blessed in what he does. If anyone thinks he is religious, without controlling his tongue but deceiving his heart, his religion is useless.
Deception » Of self » Conceit
For if anyone considers himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
Proof » What to prove
Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
For if anyone considers himself to be something when he is nothing, he is deceiving himself. But each person should examine his own work, and then he will have a reason for boasting in himself alone, and not in respect to someone else.
Hold on to what is good.