Thematic Bible: Pressure of
Thematic Bible
Duty » Pressure of » Rulers'
He must not increase his herd of horses. He must not send the people to return to Egypt to get more horses. For Jehovah said to you: You should never again return that way.
The king establishes the land by justice. He who receives gifts overthrows it.
The king who faithfully judges the poor will have his throne established forever.
The God of Israel has spoken. The protector of Israel said to me: 'The king who rules with justice, who rules in obedience to God.
He told the judges: Be careful when you make your decisions in court. Remember these are Jehovah's people. He will know the judgements you decide.
Listen you kings, be wise (show discernment) and be warned you rulers of the earth. Serve Jehovah with deep respect and rejoice with trembling.
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness for the throne is established by righteousness.
Loving-kindness and truth preserve the king and his throne is upheld by loving-kindness.
Duty » Pressure of » It makes the message imperative
Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia. He witnessed to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah.
We cannot stop speaking the things we have seen and heard.
I am compelled by the spirit to go to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there.
Duty » Pressure of » It sounds a woe in the ears of him who falters
Though I preach the good news I do not brag about it. Preaching the good news is my duty (obligation) and I must do it! It would be terrible if I did not preach the good news!
Duty » Pressure of » It burns like an inward fire
But if I say: I will not remember him or speak anymore in his name, then in my heart it becomes like a burning fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in. I cannot endure it.
Duty » Pressure of » It binds the soul to its task
I have a baptism to experience and I am distressed until it is accomplished!
Duty » Pressure of » It calls like the voice of a lion
The lion has roared. Who will not fear? The Lord Jehovah has spoken! Who will not prophesy?
Duty » Pressure of » It urges to haste
We must work the works of him that sent me while it is day. When the night comes no man can work.