Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Alertness » What to be aware of
By your mission you will be expos'd like sheep in the midst of wolves: be then as circumspect as serpents, and as inoffensive as doves: be upon your guard with such men, for they will deliver you up to their tribunals, and scourge you in their synagogues. and ye shall be brought before governors and kings upon my account, to bear testimony of me to them and the rest of the Gentiles.
Beware of false prophets, who to outward appearance are sheep, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
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Then one of the company said to him, order my brother to give me my share of our inheritance. but Jesus answer'd him, who made me a judge, or an arbitrator between you? then he said to them, take care to be clear of all avarice: for the enjoyment of life does not depend upon the having large possessions. read more.
to which purpose he propos'd to them this parable: a rich man had some land that was very fruitful. and thus he reason'd with himself, what shall I do for want of room to store up my crop? this will I do, said he, I will pull down my barns, and build greater: and there I will bestow all my rich product. then I will say to my soul, soul, you have many enjoyments in reserve for a number of years; take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry. but God said to him, thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee: who then shall enjoy what thou hast provided? such is he, who heaps up his treasure here, and makes no provision for another world.
to which purpose he propos'd to them this parable: a rich man had some land that was very fruitful. and thus he reason'd with himself, what shall I do for want of room to store up my crop? this will I do, said he, I will pull down my barns, and build greater: and there I will bestow all my rich product. then I will say to my soul, soul, you have many enjoyments in reserve for a number of years; take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry. but God said to him, thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee: who then shall enjoy what thou hast provided? such is he, who heaps up his treasure here, and makes no provision for another world.
be upon your guard against snarlers, against the contrivances of the crafty, against the spurious breed;
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Deceit » The wicked full of » The prevalence of
their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:
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Deceit » The wicked » Use, to each other
Deceit » Use, to each other
Lying » The wicked » Prepare their tongues for
Prophets » Felt deeply on account of the calamities which they predicted
Trust » Who not to trust in
nay, I abandon'd my self to death, that I might not rely upon my self for deliverance, but on God who raiseth the dead.
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Truth » Adaption of » Attitude of wicked toward
mischievous opinions, and a familiarity with pernicious ignorant impostors, who consider religion only as it makes for their gain.
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O foolish Galatians, who hath deluded you, you that have had the crucifixion of Jesus Christ represented to your view?
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Moses did not meet with greater opposition from Jannes and Jambres, than truth does from men so corrupted in their mind, and so adulterated in their faith.
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and with all the vile methods of imposture, to the ruin of those, who are averse to the truth, by which they might be saved.
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Truth » Attitude of the wicked toward
mischievous opinions, and a familiarity with pernicious ignorant impostors, who consider religion only as it makes for their gain.
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O foolish Galatians, who hath deluded you, you that have had the crucifixion of Jesus Christ represented to your view?
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Moses did not meet with greater opposition from Jannes and Jambres, than truth does from men so corrupted in their mind, and so adulterated in their faith.
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and with all the vile methods of imposture, to the ruin of those, who are averse to the truth, by which they might be saved.
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