Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



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.

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.





your actions are like your father. at this they reply'd, we are no bastards; we have but one father, even God. Verse ConceptsImitating Wicked PeopleAvoid Immorality

for whilst this good man was among them, it daily pierc'd his virtuous soul, to see and hear of their detestable behaviour: this consider'd, Verse ConceptsLawlessnessPainUnceasingContinual Hardship




your actions are like your father. at this they reply'd, we are no bastards; we have but one father, even God. Verse ConceptsImitating Wicked PeopleAvoid Immorality

for whilst this good man was among them, it daily pierc'd his virtuous soul, to see and hear of their detestable behaviour: this consider'd, Verse ConceptsLawlessnessPainUnceasingContinual Hardship

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.

he is full of pride and ignorance, touch'd with a spirit of chicanery and wrangling, productive of envy, contention, calumny, Verse ConceptsFoolish QuestionsFools, Characteristics OfBackbitingEnvyThe ProudUncharitablenessNot Believing PeopleAvoid QuarrelsMind Battlesrumors


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.


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.



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. Verse ConceptsMaturity, SpiritualMiddle AgePhilosophyStrength, HumanThoughtPerfectionPeople Passing AwayThe Present AgeWorldly WisdomNature Of KingsGod Gives WisdomPassing AwayMaturity

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.




your actions are like your father. at this they reply'd, we are no bastards; we have but one father, even God. Verse ConceptsImitating Wicked PeopleAvoid Immorality

for whilst this good man was among them, it daily pierc'd his virtuous soul, to see and hear of their detestable behaviour: this consider'd, Verse ConceptsLawlessnessPainUnceasingContinual Hardship