Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible







Seeing that these things are thus all to be dissolved (destroyed), what manner of persons should you be in all holy living and godliness? Verse ConceptsConsistencyHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLast ThingsSaintsDestruction Of The WorldWhat Manner?Holiness

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his works are from meekness because of wisdom. If you have bitter jealousy (envy) and greedy ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and lie against the truth. This wisdom is not a wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and devilish. read more.
For where jealousy and selfishness are, there is confusion and every evil deed.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his works are from meekness because of wisdom. If you have bitter jealousy (envy) and greedy ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and lie against the truth. This wisdom is not a wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and devilish. read more.
For where jealousy and selfishness are, there is confusion and every evil deed.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his works are from meekness because of wisdom. If you have bitter jealousy (envy) and greedy ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and lie against the truth. This wisdom is not a wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and devilish. read more.
For where jealousy and selfishness are, there is confusion and every evil deed.

He must have a good reputation with those outside the congregation, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the Devil. Verse ConceptsConsistencyBondage, SpiritualOutsidersReputationSatan, As DeceiverSatan, As TempterEvil TrappingAttitudes Towards ForeignersBeing ReprovedLeadership Qualitiesprepping



Seeing that these things are thus all to be dissolved (destroyed), what manner of persons should you be in all holy living and godliness? Verse ConceptsConsistencyHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfLast ThingsSaintsDestruction Of The WorldWhat Manner?Holiness

That way you may walk honestly in the eyes of those on the outside and lack nothing. Verse ConceptsConsistencyWork, As Ordained By GodAttitudes Towards ForeignersRespectRespecting Your Bodybehavior




Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his works are from meekness because of wisdom. If you have bitter jealousy (envy) and greedy ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and lie against the truth. This wisdom is not a wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and devilish. read more.
For where jealousy and selfishness are, there is confusion and every evil deed.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his works are from meekness because of wisdom. If you have bitter jealousy (envy) and greedy ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and lie against the truth. This wisdom is not a wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and devilish. read more.
For where jealousy and selfishness are, there is confusion and every evil deed.

These people praise me with their words, said Jehovah, but they never draw near to me in their hearts (deepest thoughts). Their reverence for me comes from the repetitious tradition of men. I will do things that shock and amaze them. I will destroy the wisdom of those who claim to know and understand (discern).


How is it we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, or of the rulers of this age, who come to nothing (are doomed to destruction)? Verse ConceptsMaturity, SpiritualMiddle AgePhilosophyStrength, HumanThoughtPerfectionPeople Passing AwayThe Present AgeWorldly WisdomNature Of KingsGod Gives WisdomPassing AwayMaturity

For the preaching of the stake is foolishness to those who perish. It is the power of God to us who are saved. It is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. (Isaiah 29:14) Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. For the wisdom of this age is foolishness with God. It is written: He catches the wise in their own craftiness (deception). (Job 5:13) And again: Jehovah knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain (useless) (empty). (Psalm 94:11) read more.
Therefore let no man boast in men. For all things 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 belong to Christ and Christ belongs to God.