Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Deception » Who deceives themselves
If a man fancies himself to be somebody when he is really nobody he is deceiving himself. Let each one test his own work, and he will then have something to be proud of by comparing himself with himself, and not with any one else;
And become doers of the Word, and not merely hearers, deceiving yourselves. Because if any one is a hearer of the Word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror; for after he has looked carefully at himself, he goes away, and at once forgets what he is like. read more.
But the man who looks closely into the perfect law??he law of liberty??nd continues looking, this man will be blessed in his deed because he is not a hearer who forgets, but a doer who does. If a man thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own religion,
But the man who looks closely into the perfect law??he law of liberty??nd continues looking, this man will be blessed in his deed because he is not a hearer who forgets, but a doer who does. If a man thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own religion,
Proof » What to prove
I entreat you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies to Him as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God. This is your reasonable service of worship. And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
If a man fancies himself to be somebody when he is really nobody he is deceiving himself. Let each one test his own work, and he will then have something to be proud of by comparing himself with himself, and not with any one else;
But try all, holding fast to the good.
Self-examination » Advantages of
If however, we were judging ourselves aright, we should not now be condemned;
Let each one test his own work, and he will then have something to be proud of by comparing himself with himself, and not with any one else;
and shall persuade our heart in his presence whenever our heart condemns us, because God is greater than our heart and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have confidence toward God, and whatever we ask we are receiving from him, because we are keeping his commandments and doing those things that are pleasing in his sight.