Thematic Bible: Religious Work
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In the field of their own lives
religious Work » Promptness in serving God » God demands
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful and worship God in reverence and fear in a way that pleases him.
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"Now you must fear the LORD and serve him in faithfulness and truth. Throw away the gods that your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Instead, serve the LORD.
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Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, unmovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that the work that you do for the Lord isn't wasted.
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You are to serve the LORD your God, and he will bless your food and water, and I'll remove sickness from you.
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"Now as for you, my son Solomon, get to know the God of your father. Serve him with a sound heart and a devoted soul, because the LORD is searching every heart, every plan and thought. He will be found by you, assuming you are seeking him, but if you abandon him, he will abandon you forever.
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"Now Israel, what does the LORD your God desire from you? Only this: fear him, walk in all his ways, love him, serve him with all your heart and in all your life,
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Serve the LORD with joy. Come before him with a joyful shout!
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Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
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Serve willingly, as if you were serving the Lord and not merely people,
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religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
For by such grace you have been saved through faith. This does not come from you; it is the gift of God and not the result of actions, to put a stop to all boasting.
He saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our own accomplishments, but according to his own purpose and the grace that was given to us in the Messiah Jesus before time began.
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Why not? Because they did not pursue it on the basis of faith, but as if it were based on achievements. They stumbled over the stone that causes people to stumble.
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yet we know that a person is not justified by doing what the Law requires, but rather by the faithfulness of Jesus the Messiah. We, too, have believed in the Messiah Jesus so that we might be justified by the faithfulness of the Messiah and not by doing what the Law requires, for no human being will be justified by doing what the Law requires.
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Many will say to me on that day, "Lord, Lord, we prophesied in your name, drove out demons in your name, and performed many miracles in your name, didn't we?' Then I will tell them plainly, "I never knew you. Get away from me, you who practice evil!'"
Therefore, God will not justify any human being by means of the actions prescribed by the Law, for through the Law comes the full knowledge of sin.
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But if this is by grace, then it is no longer on the basis of actions. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.
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In grace our Savior God appeared, to make his love for mankind clear. "Twas not for deeds that we had done, but by his steadfast love alone, he saved us through a second birth, renewed us by the Spirit's work,
religious Work » Serving men » Willingness, an essential element in
We cared so deeply for you that we were determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but our very lives. That is how dear you were to us.
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Your soldiers are willing volunteers on your day of battle; in majestic holiness, from the womb, from the dawn, the dew of your youth belongs to you.
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"When hair grows long in Israel, when the people give themselves willingly, bless the LORD!
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If you're willing and obedient, you'll eat the best that the land produces;
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I can testify that by their own free will they have given to the utmost of their ability, yes, even beyond their ability.
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They responded, "We'll be happy to give them." So they laid out a garment, and each of them contributed a ring from his war booty.
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And the people blessed all of the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.
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religious Work » Personal, example of » Special promises to religious workers
Those who manifest wisdom will shine like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who turn many to righteousness will shine like the stars for ever and ever.
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For God is not so unjust as to forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have ministered to the saints and continue to minister to them.
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Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, unmovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that the work that you do for the Lord isn't wasted.
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But the one who looks at the perfect law of freedom and remains committed to it thereby demonstrating that he is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of what that law requires will be blessed in what he does.
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I tell all of you with certainty, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to the Messiah will never lose his reward."
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If what a person has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward.
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But there will be glory, honor, and peace for everyone who practices doing good, initially for Jews but also for Greeks as well,
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religious Work » Examples of » Joy in
Those who weep while they plant will sing for joy while they harvest. The one who goes out weeping, carrying a bag of seeds, will surely return with a joyful song, bearing sheaves from his harvest. A Solomonic Song of Ascents
The 70 disciples came back and joyously reported, "Lord, even the demons are submitting to us in your name!"
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I delight to do your will, my God. Your Law is part of my inner being."
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When he arrived, he rejoiced to see what the grace of God had done, and with hearty determination he kept encouraging all of them to remain faithful to the Lord,
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That day they offered a large number of sacrifices, and they rejoiced, because God had caused them to rejoice enthusiastically. Their wives and children rejoiced, so that Jerusalem's joy was heard from a long distance.
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Serve the LORD with joy. Come before him with a joyful shout!
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The one who harvests is already receiving his wages and gathering a crop for eternal life, so that the one who sows and the one who harvests may rejoice together.
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Completion of
Jesus told them, "My food is doing the will of the one who sent me and completing his work.
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But I don't place any value on my life, if only I can finish my race and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.
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I have fought the good fight. I have completed the race. I have kept the faith.
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I glorified you on earth by completing the task you gave me to do.
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After Jesus had taken the wine, he said, "It is finished." Then he bowed his head and released his spirit.
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"Zerubbabel's hands have laid the foundation of this Temple, and his hands will finish it, so that you will know that the LORD of the Heavenly Armies has sent me to all of you.
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Wrought in co-operation with God
For we are God's co-workers. You are God's farmland and God's building.
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Then the army told Saul, "Shall Jonathan die, who brought about this great deliverance in Israel? As the LORD lives, not one hair of his head will fall to the ground, because today he did this with God's help."
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Then his disciples went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord kept working with them and confirming the message by the signs that accompanied it.
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Since, then, we are working with God, we plead with you not to accept God's grace in vain.
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Christ's example of
That's the way it is with the Son of Man. He did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many people."
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Because who is greater, the one who sits at the table, or the one who serves? It is the one at the table, isn't it? But I'm among you as one who serves.
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therefore he got up from the table, removed his outer robe, and took a towel and fastened it around his waist. Then he poured some water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to dry them with the towel that was tied around his waist.
Instead, poured out in emptiness, a servant's form did he possess, a mortal man becoming. In human form he chose to be,
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability
But the servant who did things that deserved a beating without knowing it will receive a light beating. Much will be required from everyone to whom much has been given. But even more will be demanded from the one to whom much has been entrusted."
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She has done what she could. She poured perfume on my body in preparation for my burial.
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Whoever speaks must speak God's words. Whoever serves must serve with the strength that God supplies, so that in every way God may be glorified through Jesus, the Messiah. Glory and power belong to him forever and ever! Amen.
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"The one with two talents also came forward and said, "Master, you gave me two talents. See, I've earned two more talents. "His master told him, "Well done, good and trustworthy servant! Since you've been trustworthy with a small amount, I'll put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master's joy!'
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Furnish a pattern for imitation
He gave himself for us to set us free from every wrong and to cleanse us so that we could be his special people who are enthusiastic about doing good deeds.
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This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have put their faith in God may devote themselves to good actions. These things are good and helpful to other people.
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Always set an example for others by doing good actions. Teach with integrity and dignity.
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Glorify God
In the same way, let your light shine before people in such a way that they will see your good actions and glorify your Father in heaven."
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so that you might live in a manner worthy of the Lord and be fully pleasing to him as you bear fruit while doing all kinds of good things and growing in the full knowledge of God.
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religious Work » Commands concerning » It lightens life's burdens
So then, whenever we have the opportunity, let's practice doing good to everyone, especially to the family of faith.
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Practice carrying each other's burdens. In this way you will fulfill the law of the Messiah.
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Demonstrate the reality of faith
Continue to live such upright lives among the gentiles that, when they slander you as practicers of evil, they may see your good actions and glorify God when he visits them.
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In the same way, faith by itself, if it does not prove itself with actions, is dead. But someone may say, "You have faith, and I have actions." Show me your faith without any actions, and I will show you my faith by my actions.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Abundant labours
Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, unmovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that the work that you do for the Lord isn't wasted.
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In the field of their own lives
And so, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only when I was with you but even more now that I am absent, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
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religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit
The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children.
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But you'll receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you'll be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
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But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything that I have told you.
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"When the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father the Spirit of Truth, who comes from the Father he will testify on my behalf.
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Yet when the Spirit of Truth comes, he'll guide you into all truth. He won't speak on his own accord, but he'll speak whatever he hears and will declare to you the things that are to come.
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The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" Let everyone who hears this say, "Come!" Let everyone who is thirsty come! Let anyone who wants the water of life take it as a gift!
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All that the Father has is mine. That is why I said, "He will take what is mine and declare it to you.'
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I will ask the Father to give you another Helper, to be with you always.
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However, I'm telling you the truth. It's for your advantage that I'm going away, because if I don't go away, the Helper won't come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. When he comes, he will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment
In the same way, the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, since we do not know how to pray as we should. But the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words,
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He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you.
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Enriched life
They are to do good, to be rich in good actions, to be generous, and to share.
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In evangelizing the world
But you must be clear-headed about everything. Endure suffering. Do the work of an evangelist. Devote yourself completely to your ministry.
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Immediate service
"But what do you think? A man had two sons. He went to the first and said, "Son, go and work in the vineyard today.'
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Tend to summons others to their tasks
And let us continue to consider how to motivate one another to love and good deeds,
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religious Work » Commands concerning » It exemplifies neighbourliness
"Of these three men, who do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the bandits?" He said, "The one who showed mercy to him." Jesus told him, "Go and do what he did."
religious Work » Commands concerning » It ennobles life
That's not the way it should be among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be a slave to everyone,
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Working with God
Now be strong, Zerubbabel,' declares the LORD, "and be strong, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and be strong, all you people of the land,' declares the LORD. "Go to work, because I am with you,' declares the LORD of the Heavenly Armies.
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Individual tasks
It's like a man who went on a trip. As he left home, he put his servants in charge, each with his own work, and he ordered the doorkeeper to be alert.
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religious Work » Commands concerning » It demonstrates love
Then he asked him a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter told him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you."
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religious Work » Commands concerning » It is Christlike
So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you must also wash one another's feet.
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