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Afflictions » Blessings in disguise
For this slight and momentary sorrow continues to accumulate for me a solid and eternal glory far beyond any comparison,
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Now for the time being no discipline seems to be pleasant; it is painful; later on, however, to those who are trained by it, it yields the fruit of peace which grows from upright character.
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I answered him, "You know, my lord." He said to me: "These are the people who are coming through the great persecution, who have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
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Afflictions » Often blessings in disguise
For this slight and momentary sorrow continues to accumulate for me a solid and eternal glory far beyond any comparison,
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Now for the time being no discipline seems to be pleasant; it is painful; later on, however, to those who are trained by it, it yields the fruit of peace which grows from upright character.
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I answered him, "You know, my lord." He said to me: "These are the people who are coming through the great persecution, who have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
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Privileges of saints » Profiting by chastisement
For they disciplined us only a short time, as it seemed proper to them, but He does it for our good, in order that we may share His holy character. Now for the time being no discipline seems to be pleasant; it is painful; later on, however, to those who are trained by it, it yields the fruit of peace which grows from upright character.
Reproof » God gives reproof to his own children
The scriptures » Saints » Obey
Then He answered them, "My mother and my brothers are those who listen to God's message and practice it."
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"I have made your very self known to the men whom you have given me out of the world. At first they were yours, but now you have given them to me, and they have obeyed your message.
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teaching » What teaches
For God's favor has appeared with its offer of salvation to all mankind, training us to give up godless ways and worldly cravings and live serious, upright, and godly lives in this world,
It is the duty of us who are strong to bear with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not merely to please ourselves. Each one of us must practice pleasing his neighbor, to help in his immediate upbuilding for his eternal good. Christ certainly did not please Himself; instead, as the Scripture says, "The reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen upon me." read more.
For everything that was written in the earlier times was written for our instruction, so that by our patient endurance and through the encouragement the Scriptures bring we might continuously cherish our hope.
For everything that was written in the earlier times was written for our instruction, so that by our patient endurance and through the encouragement the Scriptures bring we might continuously cherish our hope.
But you, on your part, must continue to abide by what you have learned and been led to rely upon, because you know from whom you learned it and that from childhood you have known the sacred Scriptures which can give you wisdom that leads to salvation through the faith that leans on Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God, and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in doing what is right, read more.
so that the man of God may be perfectly fit, thoroughly equipped for every good enterprise.
so that the man of God may be perfectly fit, thoroughly equipped for every good enterprise.
Who is the notorious liar, if it is not the man who denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is the real Antichrist, the man who disowns the Father and the Son. No one who disowns the Son can have the Father. Whoever owns the Son has the Father too. Let what you have heard from the beginning continue to live in your hearts; if you do, you will always remain in union with the Son and the Father. read more.
And the very thing that He Himself has promised us is eternal life. I write you this with reference to those who are trying to lead you astray, The anointing of the Spirit which you received still remains in your hearts, and so you have no need that anyone should teach you. But just as that anointing of His teaches you about everything, and as it is true and no falsehood, and as it has taught you to do so, you must continue to live in union with Him.
And the very thing that He Himself has promised us is eternal life. I write you this with reference to those who are trying to lead you astray, The anointing of the Spirit which you received still remains in your hearts, and so you have no need that anyone should teach you. But just as that anointing of His teaches you about everything, and as it is true and no falsehood, and as it has taught you to do so, you must continue to live in union with Him.
The goodness of the lord » The lord being good
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Trials » Often blessings in disguise
For this slight and momentary sorrow continues to accumulate for me a solid and eternal glory far beyond any comparison,
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Now for the time being no discipline seems to be pleasant; it is painful; later on, however, to those who are trained by it, it yields the fruit of peace which grows from upright character.
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I answered him, "You know, my lord." He said to me: "These are the people who are coming through the great persecution, who have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
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