Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Bridle » Figurative
If a person of an ungovernable tongue pretends to religion, he abuses himself: for his religion is meer illusion.
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Heedfulness » Necessary » In worldly company
Be prudent in your conduct to those, who are not christians: and make the best of of every opportunity.
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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 temperate, be vigilant: for your adversary the Devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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wherefore let him that thinks he stands firm, take heed lest he fall.
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Be upon the watch, stand firm in the faith, behave your selves like men of fortitude:
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be then upon the watch, and remember, that for three years I have not ceased by night, or by day to warn every soul of you, even with tears.
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Persevere and be vigilant in prayer and in thanksgiving:
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watch and pray that ye may not sink under the trial: the mind indeed is vigorous, but the flesh is weak.
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be watchful, and fortify the rest that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
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Seven » Evils to be repressed » Evil speech
Sin » Should be » Guarded against
Speech/communication » Bridling your tongue
My brethren, don't affect many of you to be doctors, considering, that those of us who are such, shall be tried with the greater severity. for we are all liable to frequent mistakes. he that does not give too great a loose to his tongue, is an accomplish'd person and fit to moderate the whole church. you see how manageable horses are made by the application of a bit, which makes them take what motion we please. read more.
a ship too of the greatest burthen, tho' the wind bears hard, by means of an inconsiderable helm, veers about as the hand of the pilot directs her. so the tongue is but a small part of the body, yet how grand are its pretensions. a spark of fire! what quantities of timber will it blow into a flame?
a ship too of the greatest burthen, tho' the wind bears hard, by means of an inconsiderable helm, veers about as the hand of the pilot directs her. so the tongue is but a small part of the body, yet how grand are its pretensions. a spark of fire! what quantities of timber will it blow into a flame?
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Be temperate, be vigilant: for your adversary the Devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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wherefore let him that thinks he stands firm, take heed lest he fall.
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Be upon the watch, stand firm in the faith, behave your selves like men of fortitude:
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be then upon the watch, and remember, that for three years I have not ceased by night, or by day to warn every soul of you, even with tears.
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Persevere and be vigilant in prayer and in thanksgiving:
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watch and pray that ye may not sink under the trial: the mind indeed is vigorous, but the flesh is weak.
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be watchful, and fortify the rest that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
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