Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Bridle » Figurative
When a man appears to be religious, yet does not bridle his tongue, but imposes upon his own conscience, that man's religious observances are valueless.
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Heedfulness » Necessary » In worldly company
Show tact in your behavior to the outside world, making the most 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
Exercise self-control, be watchful. Your adversary, the Devil, like a roaring lion, is prowling about, eager to devour you.
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Therefore let the man who thinks that he stands take care that he does not fall.
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Be watchful; stand firm in your faith; show yourselves men; be strong.
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Therefore, be on your guard, remembering how for three years, night and day, I never ceased, even with tears, to warn each one of you.
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Devote yourselves to prayer. Give your whole mind to it, and also offer thanksgiving;
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Watch and pray, that you may not fall into temptation. True, the spirit is eager, but human nature is weak."
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Be on the watch, and strengthen what still survives, though once it was all but dead; for I have not found your life perfect in the eyes of my God.
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Seven » Evils to be repressed » Evil speech
Sin » Should be » Guarded against
Speech/communication » Bridling your tongue
I do not want many of you, my Brothers, to become teachers, knowing, as you do, that we who teach shall be judged by a more severe standard than others. We often make mistakes, every one of us. Any one who does not make mistakes when speaking is indeed a perfect man, able to bridle his whole body as well. When we put bits into horses' mouths, to make them obey us, we control the rest of their bodies so. read more.
Again, think of ships. Large as they are, and even when driven by fierce winds, they are controlled by a very small rudder and steered in whatever direction the man at the helm may determine. So is it with the tongue. Small as it is, it is a great boaster. Think how tiny a spark may set the largest forest ablaze!
Again, think of ships. Large as they are, and even when driven by fierce winds, they are controlled by a very small rudder and steered in whatever direction the man at the helm may determine. So is it with the tongue. Small as it is, it is a great boaster. Think how tiny a spark may set the largest forest ablaze!
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Exercise self-control, be watchful. Your adversary, the Devil, like a roaring lion, is prowling about, eager to devour you.
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Therefore let the man who thinks that he stands take care that he does not fall.
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Be watchful; stand firm in your faith; show yourselves men; be strong.
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Therefore, be on your guard, remembering how for three years, night and day, I never ceased, even with tears, to warn each one of you.
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Devote yourselves to prayer. Give your whole mind to it, and also offer thanksgiving;
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Watch and pray, that you may not fall into temptation. True, the spirit is eager, but human nature is weak."
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Be on the watch, and strengthen what still survives, though once it was all but dead; for I have not found your life perfect in the eyes of my God.
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