Thematic Bible
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Christian conduct » Advice concerning
souls. Let your behaviour among the Gentiles be virtuous, that instead of inveighing against you as vicious, they may observe your honest behaviour,
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don't give occasion to any to despise your youth: but be a pattern to believers in your discourse, in your behaviour, by your charity, faith and chastity.
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only conduct yourselves in a manner becoming the gospel of Christ, that whether I come to see you, or else am absent, I may have this account of you, that you are stedfastly of the same resolution, and unanimously contend for the faith of the gospel,
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Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom.
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Since then this whole system is to be destroyed, how holy should your conduct be, and how ardent your piety?
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Confusion » Where confusion is
Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom. but if envy and contention imbitter your minds, don't think your false pretences can stand against the truth: such wisdom is not derived from heaven; but is terrestrial, sensual, demoniacal. read more.
where false zeal, and a spirit of contention reign, there confusion and every vice prevail.
where false zeal, and a spirit of contention reign, there confusion and every vice prevail.
Envy » The place where envy exists
Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom. but if envy and contention imbitter your minds, don't think your false pretences can stand against the truth: such wisdom is not derived from heaven; but is terrestrial, sensual, demoniacal. read more.
where false zeal, and a spirit of contention reign, there confusion and every vice prevail.
where false zeal, and a spirit of contention reign, there confusion and every vice prevail.
Evil » Where evil is
Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom. but if envy and contention imbitter your minds, don't think your false pretences can stand against the truth: such wisdom is not derived from heaven; but is terrestrial, sensual, demoniacal. read more.
where false zeal, and a spirit of contention reign, there confusion and every vice prevail.
where false zeal, and a spirit of contention reign, there confusion and every vice prevail.
Life » Christ » Consistent life
besides, he ought to stand fair in the opinion of unbelievers, lest he fall into disgrace, and the ambushes of the accuser.
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only conduct yourselves in a manner becoming the gospel of Christ, that whether I come to see you, or else am absent, I may have this account of you, that you are stedfastly of the same resolution, and unanimously contend for the faith of the gospel,
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Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom.
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Since then this whole system is to be destroyed, how holy should your conduct be, and how ardent your piety?
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so that your way of life may stand fair to the world, and prevent your being dependent upon any man.
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Meekness » General references to » Essential in hearing
Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom.
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throw off then your vices as dregs and scum: and receive with docility that genuine doctrine, which is effectual to your salvation.
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Meekness » Saints should » Exhibit, in conduct, &c
Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom.
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Strife » The place where strife exists
Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom. but if envy and contention imbitter your minds, don't think your false pretences can stand against the truth: such wisdom is not derived from heaven; but is terrestrial, sensual, demoniacal. read more.
where false zeal, and a spirit of contention reign, there confusion and every vice prevail.
where false zeal, and a spirit of contention reign, there confusion and every vice prevail.
Wisdom » The wisdom of the world
Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom. but if envy and contention imbitter your minds, don't think your false pretences can stand against the truth: such wisdom is not derived from heaven; but is terrestrial, sensual, demoniacal. read more.
where false zeal, and a spirit of contention reign, there confusion and every vice prevail.
where false zeal, and a spirit of contention reign, there confusion and every vice prevail.
However, what we preach is wisdom, to those who are thoroughly instructed: yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who will soon come to nothing.
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For tho' the doctrine of the cross seems folly to those that perish: yet we that are to be saved, do feel its energy is divine. for it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent." where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputant of this age? has not God prov'd the wisdom of this world to be downright folly.
let no man deceive himself: if any among you pretends to worldly wisdom, let him commence fool, in order to be truly wise. for the wisdom of this world is folly, in the eye of God: as it is written, "he surprizes the wise in all their artifices." and again, "the Lord knows, that the thoughts of the wise are vain." read more.
therefore, let no one glory in men: for all are yours: whether Paul or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; and you are Christ's; and Christ is God's.
therefore, let no one glory in men: for all are yours: whether Paul or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; and you are Christ's; and Christ is God's.
Works, good » Saints » Should manifest, with meekness
Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom.
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