Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Calling » The reward for not answering the calls of the lord
Character » Of saints » Contrite
Character of saints » Contrite
Contrition » Promises to those who come in contrition
the pain God is allowed to guide ends in a saving repentance never to be regretted, whereas the world's pain ends in death.
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Evil » The reward for doing evil
Every subject must obey the government-authorities, for no authority exists apart from God; the existing authorities have been constituted by God. Hence anyone who resists authority is opposing the divine order, and the opposition will bring judgment on themselves. Magistrates are no terror to an honest man, though they are to a bad man. If you want to avoid being alarmed at the government-authorities, lead an honest life and you will be commended for it; read more.
the magistrate is God's servant for your benefit. But if you do wrong, you may well be alarmed; a magistrate does not wield the power of the sword for nothing, he is God's servant for the infliction of divine vengeance upon evil-doers.
the magistrate is God's servant for your benefit. But if you do wrong, you may well be alarmed; a magistrate does not wield the power of the sword for nothing, he is God's servant for the infliction of divine vengeance upon evil-doers.
God » To believers » To the humble
For everyone who uplifts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be uplifted."
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You younger men must also submit to the presbyters. Indeed you must all put on the apron of humility to serve one another, for the haughty God opposes, but to the humble he gives grace.
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then he said to them, "Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For it is the lowliest of you all who is great."
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Yet he gives grace more and more: thus it is said, The haughty God opposes, but to the humble he gives grace.
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God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the contrite
the pain God is allowed to guide ends in a saving repentance never to be regretted, whereas the world's pain ends in death.
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God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the humble
For everyone who uplifts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be uplifted."
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You younger men must also submit to the presbyters. Indeed you must all put on the apron of humility to serve one another, for the haughty God opposes, but to the humble he gives grace.
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then he said to them, "Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For it is the lowliest of you all who is great."
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Yet he gives grace more and more: thus it is said, The haughty God opposes, but to the humble he gives grace.
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Hearing » The reward for not hearing the lord
Humility » They who have » Regarded by God
Poor » Figurative » Poor in spirit
"Blessed are those who feel poor in spirit! the Realm of heaven is theirs.
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Then, raising his eyes he looked at his disciples and said: "Blessed are you poor! the Realm of God is yours.
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Poverty » The poor in spirit
"Blessed are those who feel poor in spirit! the Realm of heaven is theirs.
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Then, raising his eyes he looked at his disciples and said: "Blessed are you poor! the Realm of God is yours.
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Returning to God » Promises to those who come in contrition
the pain God is allowed to guide ends in a saving repentance never to be regretted, whereas the world's pain ends in death.
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