Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Deception » Who deceives themselves
If anyone imagines he is somebody, he is deceiving himself, for he is nobody; let everyone bring his own work to the test ??then he will have something to boast about on his own account, and not in comparison with his fellows.
Act on the Word, instead of merely listening to it and deluding yourselves. For whoever listens and does nothing, is like a man who glances at his natural face in a mirror; he glances at himself, goes off, and at once forgets what he was like. read more.
Whereas he who gazes into the faultless law of freedom and remains in that position, proving himself to be no forgetful listener but an active agent, he will be blessed in his activity. Whoever considers he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own heart, his religion is futile.
Whereas he who gazes into the faultless law of freedom and remains in that position, proving himself to be no forgetful listener but an active agent, he will be blessed in his activity. Whoever considers he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own heart, his religion is futile.
If we say, 'We are not guilty,' we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us;
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Deception » Of self » Careless hearing
Act on the Word, instead of merely listening to it and deluding yourselves.
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Doer » Of the word
But he said, "Blessed rather are those who hear and who observe the word of God!"
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Whoever does the will of my Father in heaven, that is my brother and sister and mother."
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It is not everyone who says to me 'Lord, Lord!', who will get into the Realm of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father in heaven.
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For it is not the hearers of the Law who are just in the eyes of God, it is those who obey the Law who will be acquitted, [Move vss 14,15 to follow vs 16] (When Gentiles who have no law obey instinctively the Law's requirements, they are a law to themselves, even though they have no law; they exhibit the effect of the Law written on their hearts, their conscience bears them witness, as their moral convictions accuse or it may be defend them.)
Now, carry it through, so that your readiness to take it up may be equalled by the way you carry it through ??so far as your means allow.
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Act on the Word, instead of merely listening to it and deluding yourselves. For whoever listens and does nothing, is like a man who glances at his natural face in a mirror; he glances at himself, goes off, and at once forgets what he was like. read more.
Whereas he who gazes into the faultless law of freedom and remains in that position, proving himself to be no forgetful listener but an active agent, he will be blessed in his activity. Whoever considers he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own heart, his religion is futile. Pure, unsoiled religion in the judgment of God the Father means this: to care for orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself from the stain of the world.
Whereas he who gazes into the faultless law of freedom and remains in that position, proving himself to be no forgetful listener but an active agent, he will be blessed in his activity. Whoever considers he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own heart, his religion is futile. Pure, unsoiled religion in the judgment of God the Father means this: to care for orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself from the stain of the world.
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Resurrection » What reveals
Act on the Word, instead of merely listening to it and deluding yourselves. For whoever listens and does nothing, is like a man who glances at his natural face in a mirror; he glances at himself, goes off, and at once forgets what he was like.
The scriptures » Should be » Not only heard, but obeyed
But he said, "Blessed rather are those who hear and who observe the word of God!"
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Now, everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts upon them will be like a sensible man who built his house on rock.
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Act on the Word, instead of merely listening to it and deluding yourselves.
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The scriptures » Are called the » Word
Like newly-born children, thirst for the pure, spiritual milk to make you grow up to salvation.
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so clear away all the foul rank growth of malice, and make a soil of modesty for the Word which roots itself inwardly with power to save your souls. Act on the Word, instead of merely listening to it and deluding yourselves. For whoever listens and does nothing, is like a man who glances at his natural face in a mirror;
The scriptures » Mere hearers of, deceive themselves
Act on the Word, instead of merely listening to it and deluding yourselves.
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The word of God » Called » The word
Like newly-born children, thirst for the pure, spiritual milk to make you grow up to salvation.
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so clear away all the foul rank growth of malice, and make a soil of modesty for the Word which roots itself inwardly with power to save your souls. Act on the Word, instead of merely listening to it and deluding yourselves. For whoever listens and does nothing, is like a man who glances at his natural face in a mirror;