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
Wherefore since we are receiving a kingdom which is unshakable, let us give thanks, and so offer acceptable worship to God, with holy awe and fear,
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So, my brothers beloved, stand firm, immovable, always abounding in work for the Lord, because you know that your toil is not fruitless in the Lord.
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slaving with good-will from your heart, as for the Lord and not for men;
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religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is God's gift. It is not of works, so that any one can boast of it;
He has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not dealing with us according to our works, but according to his purpose and grace which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time.
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And why? Because they sought it not by faith, but thought to gain it by works. They stumbled at the stone of stumbling;
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"yet because we know that no man is justified by the works of the Law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, we ourselves also have put our faith in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the Law; for "By the works of the Law shall no flesh be justified."
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"Many in that day will say to me, "'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name, and in your name cast out demons, and in your name done many mighty works?' "Then I will tell them plainly, "'I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of iniquity.'
For no man will be justified in God's sight by works of the Law; for through the Law comes the consciousness of sin.
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But if it is by grace, it is no longer of works; or else grace is no more grace.
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But when the kindness of God our Saviour, And his love toward men shined forth, He saved us, not because of any deeds that we had done in righteousness, But because of his own pity for us. He saved us by that washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit
religious Work » Serving men » Willingness, an essential element in
So in my fond affection it was my joy to give you, not only the gospel of God, but my very life also, because you had become dear to me.
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For I can testify that according to their ability, and even beyond their ability, of their own free will, too, they have given help.
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religious Work » Personal, example of » Special promises to religious workers
For God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you showed for his cause, in sending help to your fellow Christians, as you are still doing.
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So, my brothers beloved, stand firm, immovable, always abounding in work for the Lord, because you know that your toil is not fruitless in the Lord.
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But the man who looks closely into the perfect law??he law of liberty??nd continues looking, this man will be blessed in his deed because he is not a hearer who forgets, but a doer who does.
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For whoever gives you even a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, in solemn truth I tell you, that he shall certainly not lose his reward.
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If any man's work??he building he has made??tands the test, he will be rewarded.
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but glory and honor and peace to every man who does good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile.
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religious Work » Examples of » Joy in
Then the Seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord even the demons are subject to us in your name."
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When he arrived, and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he encouraged them all to remain faithful to the Lord, with full purpose of heart;
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The reaper is already receiving wages and gathering a crop for eternal life, so that the sower and the reaper may rejoice together.
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Completion of
Jesus said to them. "My food is to do the will of Him who sent me, and to accomplish his work.
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But I hold not my life of any account, as dear unto myself, if only I may run my race, and accomplish the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to attest the gospel of the grace of God.
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I have fought in the glorious contest; I have run the race; I have kept the faith.
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I have glorified thee on the earth; I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
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Then after he had taken the vinegar, Jesus said, "IT IS FINISHED!" And bowing his head, he yielded up his spirit.
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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 fellow workers; and you are God's field, you are God's building.
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But they went forth and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the message by the miracles which followed.
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As a worker with him I beseech you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Christ's example of
"just as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
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"For which is greater, he who sits at table, or he who serves? Is it not he who sits at table? But I am in your midst as one who serves.
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and was now going to God, rose from supper, laid aside his upper garments, and took a towel and girded himself. Then he poured water into the basin, and began to wash the feet of his disciples and to wipe them with the towel with which he had girded himself.
but emptied himself of his glory by taking the form of a slave, when he was born in the likeness of men.
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability
"but he who did not know, but did things worthy of a beating, will receive few lashes. To whom much has been given, from him much will be required, and to whom much is entrusted, of him they will ask the more.
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She has done what she could. she has before time anointed my body for my burial.
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If any one preaches, let him always preach as one who utters God's truth; if any one serves another, let it be with the strength which God supplies; so that in every way God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory and dominion for ever and ever, Amen.
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"The second, who had received the two talents, came up and said: "'Master, it was two talents that you entrusted to me; see, I have gained two more.' "'Well done, good and faithful slave,' his master replied, 'You have been faithful over many things; enter into your master's joy.'
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Furnish a pattern for imitation
He gave himself for us to redeem us from all iniquity, and to purify unto himself a people zealous of good works."
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This saying is trustworthy. On this I want you to firmly insist; that those who have faith in God must be careful to maintain honest occupations. Such counsels are good and profitable for men.
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In your teaching be serious and sincere.
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Glorify God
"So let your light shine before men that they may see good you do, and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
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that you may walk worthy of the Lord in every kind of pleasing; that you may be fruitful in every kind of good work, and may increase in the knowledge of God;
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religious Work » Commands concerning » It lightens life's burdens
So then, as we have opportunity, let is do good to all men, but especially to those who are of the household of faith.
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Ever be bearing one another's burdens, and so be fulfilling the law of Christ.
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Demonstrate the reality of faith
Let your manner of life before the Gentiles be honest; so that, although they are now slandering you as evil-doers, they may, by beholding your noble conduct, come to glorify God, in the day of visitation.
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In just the same way faith, if it have not deeds, is by itself a lifeless thing. Some one indeed may say, "You have faith, and I have deeds." "Then show me your faith," I answer, "apart from any deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds."
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Abundant labours
So, my brothers beloved, stand firm, immovable, always abounding in work for the Lord, because you know that your toil is not fruitless in the Lord.
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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 beloved, as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, with reverence and self-distrust work out your own salvation;
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religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit
For his Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit, that we are children of God;
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"yet you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you are to be my witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and to the very ends of the earth."
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"But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and bring to your remembrance everything that I have told you.
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"When the Comforter is come whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of Truth who comes forth from the Father, he will bear witness of me;
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But when he is come, that Spirit of Truth, he will guide you into the whole truth. For he will not speak on his own authority, but all that he hears he will speak, and will make known to you that which is to come.
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"And the Spirit and the Bride say 'Come!' And let him who hears, say 'Come!' And let him who thirsts, come; And whoever wills, let him take the Water of Life freely."
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Everything that the Father has is mine; that is why I said that he will take of what is mine and make it known to you.
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"and I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Comforter to be with you forever, the Spirit of Truth.
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"Yet?? am telling you the truth??y going is for your good. For unless I go away the Comforter will not come to you; but if I depart I will send him unto you. And he, when he comes, will convict the world of sins and of righteousness and of judgment;
In the same way the Spirit also takes hold with us in our weakness; for we know knot how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
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He will glorify me; for he will take of what is mine and will make known to you.
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Enriched life
Charge them to practise benevolence, to be rich in good works, to be open-handed and generous,
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In evangelizing the world
But as for you, be always self-controlled, face hardships, do the work of a missionary, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Immediate service
"But give me your judgment. There was once a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said to him, "'Son, go work today in my vineyard!'
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Tend to summons others to their tasks
and let us consider one another, to provoke unto love and good works;
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religious Work » Commands concerning » It exemplifies neighbourliness
"Which then of these three seems to you to have behaved like a neighbor to the man who fell among bandits?" He replied, "The one who showed mercy on him." "Go, then," said Jesus, "and do likewise."
religious Work » Commands concerning » It ennobles life
Not so shall it be among you. On the contrary whoever would become great among you shall be your servant; and whoever among you would be first, shall be slave of all,
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Working with God
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Individual tasks
Take heed! Awake! for you never know the time. As a man gone abroad and leaving his house gives authority to his slaves, to each his task; and orders the porter to keep watch;
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religious Work » Commands concerning » It demonstrates love
He said to him a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that you are dear to me." "Be a shepherd to my sheep," said Jesus.
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religious Work » Commands concerning » It is Christlike
If then I have washed your feet, I the 'Master' and the 'Teacher', you also ought to wash one another's feet,
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