Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Bridle » Figurative
If anyone thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue, but deceives himself, his religious observances are of no account.
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Heedfulness » Necessary » In worldly company
Use wisdom in dealing with outsiders, making the most of your opportunities.
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Repression of evil » Seven evils to be repressed » Evil speech
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Watchfulness against sin and temptation
Be calm and watchful. Your opponent the devil is prowling about like a roaring lion, wanting to devour you.
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So the man who thinks he can stand must be on his guard against a fall.
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Be on the watch. Stand firm in your faith. Act like men. Show yourselves strong.
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So you must be on your guard and remember that for three years, night and day, I never stopped warning any of you, even with tears.
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Be persistent in prayer and wide awake about it when you give thanks.
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You must all watch, and pray that you may not be exposed to trial! One's spirit is eager, but flesh and blood are weak!"
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Wake up, and strengthen what is left, although it is already on the point of death, for I have found nothing you have done complete in the sight of my God.
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Seven » Evils to be repressed » Evil speech
Sin » Should be » Guarded against
Speech/communication » Bridling your tongue
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all make many mistakes. Anyone who never makes a mistake in what he says has a character that is fully developed and is able to control his whole body as well. If we put bridles into horses' mouths to make them obey us, we can guide their whole bodies. read more.
Even ships, great as they are, and driven by strong winds, are steered with a very small rudder wherever the pilot pleases. So the tongue is a little organ and yet very boastful. What a great forest a spark will set on fire!
Even ships, great as they are, and driven by strong winds, are steered with a very small rudder wherever the pilot pleases. So the tongue is a little organ and yet very boastful. What a great forest a spark will set on fire!
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Be calm and watchful. Your opponent the devil is prowling about like a roaring lion, wanting to devour you.
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So the man who thinks he can stand must be on his guard against a fall.
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Be on the watch. Stand firm in your faith. Act like men. Show yourselves strong.
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So you must be on your guard and remember that for three years, night and day, I never stopped warning any of you, even with tears.
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Be persistent in prayer and wide awake about it when you give thanks.
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You must all watch, and pray that you may not be exposed to trial! One's spirit is eager, but flesh and blood are weak!"
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Wake up, and strengthen what is left, although it is already on the point of death, for I have found nothing you have done complete in the sight of my God.
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