Thematic Bible: General marks of
Thematic Bible
Inconsistency » General marks of » Brings reproach upon the cause of truth
And many people will follow their unrestrained, indecent conduct, which will result in the true way [of God] being spoken against.
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You boast about having the law of Moses, [but] do you dishonor God by breaking that law? For God's name is being spoken against among the Gentiles because of your behavior, just as it is written. [See Isa. 52:5].
Inconsistency » General marks of » Preaching and not practising
But, when I saw that they did not act in harmony with [the principles of] the truth of the Gospel [message], I said to Cephas in front of everyone, "If you, being a Jew, act like a Gentile [by showing such discrimination], how do you expect to persuade Gentiles to live like Jews [i.e., like Christian Jews who are taught to love all people]?"
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since you teach other people [all of this], why do you not teach yourselves [these things]? You preach that a person should not steal, [but] do you steal?
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Inconsistency » General marks of » Uncharitableness
And why do you look for the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye but ignore the board in your own eye?
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Therefore, observe and practice everything they urge upon you, but do not follow their example [of living] because they say [the right things] but do not do them.
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Inconsistency » General marks of » The double tongue
The person who says, "I have come to know Him," but does not obey what He commands, is lying [by such a profession], and the truth [about the matter] is not in his heart.
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Praise and cursing come out of the same mouth! My brothers, these things should not be happening.
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Inconsistency » General marks of » Selfishness
If a brother or sister is without [adequate] clothing and needs daily food, and one of you says to him, "Go [and be] at peace; keep warm and eat well," and yet you do not give him anything for his physical needs, what good is that?
Inconsistency » General marks of » False profession
These people claim to know God [as Savior], but they deny Him by their actions, so they are detestable and disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.
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Inconsistency » General marks of » Harsh judgment
So, whoever you are, you people do not have any excuse for judging people [Note: At this point Paul begins addressing the Jews. See verse 17]. For in a matter where you judge someone else [to be wrong] you [actually] condemn yourselves, because you are practicing the same things [you condemn them for doing].
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Inconsistency » General marks of » Religious talk
And why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and [yet] not obey what I tell you to do?
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Inconsistency » General marks of » Legalism
If a person is circumcised on a Sabbath day so that the law of Moses can be observed [properly, then why] are you upset with me for restoring a person to complete health on a Sabbath day?
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