Thematic Bible: Profit
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Profit » What is not profitable
It is the Spirit that gives Life; mere flesh is of no avail. In the teaching that I have been giving you there is Spirit and there is Life.
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What good will it do a man to gain the whole world, if he forfeits his life? or what will a man give that is of equal value with his life?
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What good does it do a man if, when he has gained the whole world, he has lost or forfeited himself?
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What good is it to a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what could a man give that is of equal value with his life?
Profit » Those that profit from violence
Profit » What is profitable
for while the training of the body is of service in some respects, religion is of service in all, carrying with it, as it does, a promise of Life both here and hereafter.
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Remind your hearers to respect and obey the Powers that be, to be ready for every kind of good work, to speak ill of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be forbearing, and under all circumstances to show a gentle spirit in dealing with others, whoever they may be. There was, you remember, a time when we ourselves were foolish, disobedient, misled, slaves to all kinds of passions and vices, living in a spirit of malice and envy, detested ourselves and hating one another. read more.
But, when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for man were revealed, he saved us, not as the result of any righteous actions that we had done, but in fulfillment of his merciful purposes. He saved us by that Washing which was a New Birth to us, and by the renewing power of the Holy Spirit, which he poured out upon us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior; that, having been pronounced righteous through his loving-kindness, we might enter on our inheritance with the hope of Immortal Life. How true that saying is! And it is on these subjects that I desire you to lay especial stress, so that those who have learned to trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing good. Such subjects are excellent in themselves, and of real use to mankind.
But, when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for man were revealed, he saved us, not as the result of any righteous actions that we had done, but in fulfillment of his merciful purposes. He saved us by that Washing which was a New Birth to us, and by the renewing power of the Holy Spirit, which he poured out upon us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior; that, having been pronounced righteous through his loving-kindness, we might enter on our inheritance with the hope of Immortal Life. How true that saying is! And it is on these subjects that I desire you to lay especial stress, so that those who have learned to trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing good. Such subjects are excellent in themselves, and of real use to mankind.
Profit » What will not profit in the day of wrath
Profit » Who does not profit others
Profit and loss » Profit » Godliness profitable general references to
for while the training of the body is of service in some respects, religion is of service in all, carrying with it, as it does, a promise of Life both here and hereafter.
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How true that saying is! And it is on these subjects that I desire you to lay especial stress, so that those who have learned to trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing good. Such subjects are excellent in themselves, and of real use to mankind.
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And a great source of gain religion is, when it brings contentment with it!
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Profit and loss » Profit » Sin unprofitable, general references to
What good will it do a man to gain the whole world, if he forfeits his life? or what will a man give that is of equal value with his life?
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What good does it do a man if, when he has gained the whole world, he has lost or forfeited himself?
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Profit and loss » Profit » Profitable things
for while the training of the body is of service in some respects, religion is of service in all, carrying with it, as it does, a promise of Life both here and hereafter.
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If your right eye is a snare to you, take it out and throw it away. It would be best for you to lose one part of your body, and not to have the whole of it thrown into the Pit.
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How true that saying is! And it is on these subjects that I desire you to lay especial stress, so that those who have learned to trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing good. Such subjects are excellent in themselves, and of real use to mankind.
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Everything that is written under divine inspiration is helpful for teaching, for refuting error, for giving guidance, and for training others in righteousness;
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- Being Content
- Commitment, to the world
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- Ethics
- Exercise
- False Religion
- Futility Of Worldly Pursuits
- Hard Work
- Hell, As Incentive To Action
- Idols Not Existing
- Life, Human
- Losing One's Life
- Losing Someone
- Loss
- Love, Abuse Of
- Materialism, As An Aspect Of Sin
- Money Blessings
- Money, Attitudes To
- Money, Stewardship Of
- Obedience
- Overcoming Death
- Physical Labour
- Poverty, Spiritual
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- Profits
- Protection, Not Found In
- Proverbs
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- Salvation By Other Things
- Saving Money
- Self Discipline
- Shame Of Idolatry
- The Holy Spirit, And Scripture