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 if we receive a kingdom which is not moved, we have grace, whereby we may serve God and please him with reverence and godly fear.
And now, fear the LORD and serve him in pureness and truth: And put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the water, and in Egypt, and serve the LORD.
Therefore, my dear brethren, be ye steadfast and unmovable, always rich in the works of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know how that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
And see that ye serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread and thy water, and I will take all sicknesses away from among you.
And thou, Solomon my son: know God thy father and serve him with a pure heart and lust of soul. For the LORD searcheth all hearts and understandeth all the imaginations of thoughts. If thou shalt seek him, he will be found of thee: But and if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off forever.
And now, Israel, what is it that the LORD thy God requireth of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God and to walk in all his ways and to love him and to serve the LORD thy God with all thine heart and with all thy soul,
serve the LORD with gladness, and come before his presence with a song.
Serve the LORD in fear, and rejoice unto him in reverence.
with good will, even as though serving the Lord and not men.
religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
For by grace are ye made safe through faith, and that, not of yourselves: For it is the gift of God, and cometh not of works, lest any man should boast himself.
which saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our deeds, but according to his own purpose and grace, which grace was given us through Christ Jesus before the world was,
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And wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith: but as it were, by the works of the law. For they have stumbled at the stumbling stone.
know that a man is not justified by the deeds of the law: but by the faith of Jesus Christ - and therefore we have believed on Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ and not by the deeds of the law: because that no flesh shall be justified by the deeds of the law.
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Many will say to me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not in thy name prophesied? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name have done many miracles?' And then will I knowledge unto them, that I never knew them: 'Depart from me, ye workers of iniquity.'
because that by the deeds of the law, shall no flesh be justified in the sight of God. For by the law cometh the knowledge of sin.
If it be of grace, then is it not of works. For then were grace no more grace. If it be by the deserving of works, then is it no more grace. For then were deserving no longer deserving.
But after that the kindness and love of our saviour God to man ward appeared, not of the deeds of righteousness which we wrought, but of his mercy, he saved us, by the fountain of the new birth, and with the renewing of the holy ghost,
religious Work » Serving men » Willingness, an essential element in
so was our affection toward you. Our good will was to have dealt unto you, not the gospel of God only: but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
In the day of thy power shall thy people offer thee free-will offerings with a holy worship; the dew of thy birth is of the womb of the morning.
"Praise the LORD in them that were willing, while others sat still in Israel.
If ye will agree and hearken, ye shall eat the best of the land, saith the LORD God.
For to their powers - I bear them record - yea and beyond their power, they were willing of their own accord,
And they said, "We will do it." And they spread a mantle and did cast thereinto every man the earrings of his prey.
religious Work » Personal, example of » Special promises to religious workers
The wise, such as have taught others, shall glister as the shining of heaven: and those that have instructed the multitude unto Godliness, shall be as the stars, world without end.
For God is not unrighteous that he should forget your work and labour that proceedeth of love, which love showed in his name, which have ministered unto the saints, and yet minister.
Therefore, my dear brethren, be ye steadfast and unmovable, always rich in the works of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know how that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
but whoso looketh in the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein - if he be not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work - the same shall be happy in his deed.
"And whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink for my name's sake because ye are belonging to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.
To every man that doth good shall come praise, honour and peace, to the Jew first, and also to the gentile.
religious Work » Examples of » Joy in
They that sow in tears, shall reap in joy. He that now goeth on his way weeping, and beareth forth good seed, shall doubtless come again with joy, and bring his sheaves with him.
And the seventy returned again with joy saying, Lord, even the very devils are subdued to us through thy name.
that I should fulfill thy will, O my God. I am content to do it; yea, thy law is within my heart."
Which when he was come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad: and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would continually cleave unto the Lord.
And the same day were there great sacrifices offered, and they rejoiced: for God had given them great gladness, so that both the wives and children were joyful, and the mirth of Jerusalem was heard afar off.
serve the LORD with gladness, and come before his presence with a song.
And he that reapeth, receiveth reward; and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: That both he that soweth and he that reapeth might rejoice together.
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Completion of
Jesus said unto them, "My meat is to do the will of him that sent me. And to finish his work.
But none of those things move me. Neither is my life dear unto myself; that I might fulfill my course with joy, and the ministration which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
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I have fought a good fight, and have fulfilled my course, and have kept the faith.
I have glorified thee on the earth. I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
As soon as Jesus had received of the vinegar, he said, "It is finished," and bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
'The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house. His hands also shall finish it: that ye may know, how that the LORD of Hosts hath sent me unto you.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Wrought in co-operation with God
We are God's laborers: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.
But the people said unto Saul, "Shall Jonathan die, which hath so mightily helped Israel? God forbid. As truly as the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground: for he hath wrought with God this day." And so the people delivered Jonathan, that he died not.
And they went forth, and preached everywhere. And the Lord wrought with them; And confirmed the word with miracles that followed.
We as helpers therefore exhort you, that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Christ's example of
Even as the son of man came, not to be ministered unto, but to minister: and to give his life for the redemption of many."
For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat: or he that serveth? Is not he that sitteth at meat? And I am among you, as he that ministereth.
He rose from supper, and laid aside his upper garments, and took a towel, and gird himself. After that, poured he water into a basin, and began to wash his disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was gird.
Nevertheless, he made himself of no reputation, and took on him the shape of a servant, and became like unto men, and was found in his apparel as a man.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Required according to ability
But he that knew not, and yet did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whom much is given: of him shall be much required. And to whom men much commit, the more of him will they ask.
She hath done that she could: she came aforehand to anoint my body to his buryingward.
If any man speak, let him talk as though he spake the words of God. If any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God ministereth unto him. That God, in all things, may be glorified through Jesus Christ: to whom be praise and dominion forever and while the world standeth. Amen.
Also, he that received two talents came, and said, 'Master, thou deliveredest unto me two talents: Behold, I have won two other talents with them.' And his master said unto him, 'Well, good servant and faithful; Thou hast been faithful in little, I will make thee ruler over much: go in into thy master's joy.'
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Furnish a pattern for imitation
which gave himself for us, to redeem us from all unrighteousness, and to purge us a peculiar people unto himself, fervently given unto good works.
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This is a true saying. Of these things I would thou shouldest certify, that they which believe God, might be diligent to go forward in good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
Above all things, show thyself an example of good works with uncorrupt doctrine, with honesty,
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Glorify God
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father which is in heaven.
that ye might walk worthy of the Lord in all things that please, being fruitful in all good works and increasing in the knowledge of God
religious Work » Commands concerning » It lightens life's burdens
While we have, therefore, time; let us do good unto all men, and specially, unto them which are of the household of faith.
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Bear ye one another's burden; and so fulfill the law of Christ.
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Demonstrate the reality of faith
and see that ye have honest conversation among the gentiles, that they which backbite you as evil doers, may see your good works and praise God in the day of visitation.
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Even so faith, if it have no deeds, is dead in itself. Yea, and a man might say, "Thou hast faith, and I have deeds: Show me thy faith by thy deeds: and I will show thee my faith by my deeds."
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Abundant labours
Therefore, my dear brethren, be ye steadfast and unmovable, always rich in the works of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know how that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In the field of their own lives
Wherefore, my dearly beloved, as ye have always obeyed - not when I was present only, but now much more in mine absence - even so work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
religious Work » Labourers in of the holy spirit
The same spirit certifieth our spirit that we are the sons of God.
but ye shall receive power of the holy ghost which shall come on you. And ye shall be witnesses unto me in Jerusalem, and in all Jewry, and in Samaria, and even unto the world's end."
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But that comforter, which is the holy ghost - whom my father will send in my name - he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance whatsoever I have told you.
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"But when the comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the father, which is the spirit of truth which proceedeth of the father, he shall testify of me.
Howbeit, when he is once come - I mean the spirit of truth - he will lead you into all truth. He shall not speak of himself: but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak; and he will show you things to come.
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And the spirit and the bride said, "Come." And let him that heareth, say also "Come." And let him that is athirst come. And let whosoever will, take of the water of life free.
All things that the father hath are mine. Therefore said I unto you that he shall take of mine and show unto you.
and I will pray the father: and he shall give you another comforter, that he may abide with you ever,
"Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is expedient for you that I go away. For if I go not away, that comforter will not come unto you. But if I depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, he will rebuke the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.
Likewise, the spirit also helpeth our infirmities. For we know not, what to desire as we ought: but the spirit maketh intercession mightily for us with groanings which cannot be expressed with tongue.
He shall glorify me, for he shall receive of mine, and shall show unto you.
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Enriched life
and that they do good and be rich in good works, and ready to give and to distribute,
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In evangelizing the world
But watch thou in all things, and suffer adversity, and do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thine office unto the utmost.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Immediate service
"What say ye to this? A certain man had two sons, and came to the elder and said, 'Son, go and work today in my vineyard.'
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Tend to summons others to their tasks
and let us consider one another to provoke unto love, and to good works:
religious Work » Commands concerning » It exemplifies neighbourliness
Which now of these three, thinkest thou was neighbor unto him that fell into the thieves hands?" And he said, "He that showed mercy on him." Then said Jesus unto him, "Go and do thou likewise."
religious Work » Commands concerning » It ennobles life
So shall it not be among you: but whosoever of you will be great among you, shall be your minister. And whosoever will be chief, shall be servant unto all.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Working with God
Nevertheless be of good cheer, O Zerubbabel, sayeth the LORD; be of good comfort, O Joshua thou son of Jozadak, high priest: take good hearts unto you also, all ye people of the land, sayeth the LORD of Hosts,
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Individual tasks
As a man which is gone into a strange country and hath left his house, and given authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.
religious Work » Commands concerning » It demonstrates love
He said to him again the second time, "Simon the son of Jonas, lovest thou me?" He said unto him, "Yea Lord thou knowest that I love thee." He said unto him, "Feed my sheep."
religious Work » Commands concerning » It is Christlike
If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet: ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
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