Thematic Bible: Motives to
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Compassion and sympathy » Motives to » The compassion of God
He told another story: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to yeast which a woman took and worked into a bushel of flour until it all had risen."
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And the farmer's slaves came up to him and said, 'Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Then where did the wild wheat plants come from?'
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Compassion and sympathy » Motives to » The sense of our infirmities
Such a one is capable of dealing tenderly with the ignorant and erring ones, since he himself is subject to weakness,
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Godly Fear » Motives to » The greatness of God
Godly Fear » Motives to » God, Holiness of
Who will not fear and glorify your name, O Lord? For you alone are holy. All the nations will come and worship you, because the justice of your sentences has now been shown."
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Godly Fear » Motives to » Judgments of God
He cried in a loud voice, "Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship Him who made heaven and earth and sea and the springs of water."
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Godly Fear » Motives to » Wondrous works of God
Godly Fear » Motives to » God, Goodness of
Godly Fear » Motives to » The forgiveness of God
Forgiveness of injuries » Motives to » Christ's forgiveness of us
forbearing one another and freely forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; just as the Lord has freely forgiven you, so must you also do.
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Forgiveness of injuries » Motives to » God's forgiveness of us
You must practice being kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has graciously forgiven you.
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Forgiveness of injuries » Motives to » Our need of forgiveness
And whenever you stand and pray, if you have anything against anybody, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven too may forgive you your shortcomings."
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Forgiveness of injuries » Motives to » God's Mercy
Continue to be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
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Holiness » Motives to » God, Glory of
By your continuously bearing abundant fruit and in this way proving yourselves to be real disciples of mine, my Father is glorified.
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men that are abounding in the fruits of right-doing with the help of Jesus Christ, to the honor and praise of God.
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Holiness » Motives to » Love of Christ
For the love of Christ continuously constrains me, because I am convinced that as One died for all, all have died, and He died for all, that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.
Holiness » Motives to » The mercies of God
I beg you, therefore, brothers, through these mercies God has shown you, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies as a living sacrifice, devoted and well-pleasing to God, which is your reasonable service. Stop living in accordance with the customs of this world, but by the new ideals that mold your minds continue to transform yourselves, so as to find and follow God's will; that is, what is good, well-pleasing to Him, and perfect.
Holiness » Motives to » The dissolution of all things
If all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what men you ought to be! What holy and pious lives you ought to lead,
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Resignation » Motives to » Our own sinfulness
Resignation » Motives to » God's wisdom
For God has locked up all mankind in the prison of disobedience so as to have mercy on them all. How fathomless the depths of God's resources, wisdom, and knowledge! How unsearchable His decisions, and how mysterious His methods!
Resignation » Motives to » God's justice
Resignation » Motives to » God's faithfulness
Therefore, those who suffer in accordance with God's will must also, in doing right, entrust their souls to the Creator who is faithful.
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Resignation » Motives to » God's love
For He disciplines everyone He loves, and chastises every son whom He heartily receives."
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Resignation » Motives to » God, greatness of
Sobriety » Motives to
Be calm and alert. Your opponent the devil is always prowling about like a roaring lion, trying to devour you.
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But the end of everything on earth is near. So be serious and sober minded, that you may give yourselves to prayer.
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Watchfulness » Motives to » Uncertain time of the coming of Christ
So you must keep on watching, for you do not know either the day or the hour.
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So keep on watching, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.
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So you must keep alert, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming -- in the evening or at midnight or at daybreak or early in the morning -- so that he may not come unexpectedly and find you asleep.
Watchfulness » Motives to » Liability to temptation
You must all keep watching and praying that you may not be exposed to temptation. Man's spirit is willing but human nature is weak."
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Watchfulness » Motives to » Expected direction from God
Watchfulness » Motives to » Incessant assaults of the devil
Be calm and alert. Your opponent the devil is always prowling about like a roaring lion, trying to devour you.
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Related Topics
- Afflicted Saints
- Anger And Forgiveness
- Attitudes, to other people
- Charitable Attitude
- Commitment, to God
- Fear God!
- Forgive One Another
- Forgiveness