Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Common delusions » Thinking that there is plenty of time
and vain disputations of men with corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, which think that lucre is godliness. From such, separate thyself.
And as he preached of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come; Felix trembled, and answered, "Thou hast done enough at this time: depart. When I have a convenient time, I will send for thee."
If any man seem to himself that he is somewhat, when indeed he is nothing, the same deceiveth himself in his imagination.
Conceit » Warnings against
If any man seem to himself that he is somewhat, when indeed he is nothing, the same deceiveth himself in his imagination.
Be not wise in thine own conceit, but fear the LORD, and depart from evil:
If thou seest a man that is wise in his own conceit, there is more hope in a fool than in him.
Woe be unto them that are wise in their own sight, and think themselves to have understanding.
Be of like affection one towards another. Be not high minded, but make yourselves equal to them of the lower sort. Be not wise in your own opinions.
Verse Concepts
If any man think that he knoweth anything, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.
Deception » Who deceives themselves
If any man seem to himself that he is somewhat, when indeed he is nothing, the same deceiveth himself in his imagination. Let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in his own self, and not in another.
And see that ye be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves with sophistry. For if any hear the word, and do it not, he is like unto a man that beholdeth his bodily face in a glass. For as soon as he hath looked on himself, he goeth his way, and forgetteth immediately what his fashion was: read more.
but whoso looketh in the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein - if he be not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work - the same shall be happy in his deed. If any man among you seem devout, and refrain not his tongue: but deceive his own heart, this man's devotion is in vain.
but whoso looketh in the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein - if he be not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work - the same shall be happy in his deed. If any man among you seem devout, and refrain not his tongue: but deceive his own heart, this man's devotion is in vain.
Deception » Of self » Conceit
If any man seem to himself that he is somewhat, when indeed he is nothing, the same deceiveth himself in his imagination.
Proof » What to prove
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercifulness of God, that ye make your bodies a living sacrifice: holy and acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable serving of God. And fashion not yourselves like unto this world: But be changed through the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what thing that good, that acceptable, and perfect will of God is.
If any man seem to himself that he is somewhat, when indeed he is nothing, the same deceiveth himself in his imagination. Let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in his own self, and not in another.
Examine all things, and keep that which is good.