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, receiving a Kingdom that can't be shaken, let us have grace, through which we serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe,
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"Now therefore fear Yahweh, and serve him in sincerity and in truth. Put away the gods which your fathers served beyond the River, in Egypt; and serve Yahweh.
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Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord's work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
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You shall serve Yahweh your God, and he will bless your bread and your water, and I will take sickness away from your midst.
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You, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for Yahweh searches all hearts, and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever.
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Now, Israel, what does Yahweh your God require of you, but to fear Yahweh your God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve Yahweh your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
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Serve Yahweh with gladness. Come before his presence with singing.
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Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
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with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to 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 the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast.
who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,
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Why? Because they didn't seek it by faith, but as it were by works of the law. They stumbled over the stumbling stone;
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yet knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the law, because no flesh will be justified by the works of the law.
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Many will tell me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, didn't we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?' Then I will tell them, 'I never knew you. Depart from me, you who work iniquity.'
Because by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in his sight. For through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
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And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.
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But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared, not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
religious Work » Serving men » Willingness, an essential element in
Even so, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not the Good News of God only, but also our own souls, because you had become very dear to us.
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Your people offer themselves willingly in the day of your power, in holy array. Out of the womb of the morning, you have the dew of your youth.
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"Because the leaders took the lead in Israel, because the people offered themselves willingly, be blessed, Yahweh!
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If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land;
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For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,
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They answered, "We will willingly give them." They spread a garment, and every man threw the earrings of his spoil into it.
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The people blessed all the men who willingly offered themselves to dwell in Jerusalem.
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religious Work » Personal, example of » Special promises to religious workers
Those who are wise shall shine as the brightness of the expanse; and those who turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.
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For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the saints, and still do serve them.
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Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord's work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
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But he who looks into the perfect law of freedom, and continues, not being a hearer who forgets, but a doer of the work, this man will be blessed in what he does.
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For whoever will give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because you are Christ's, most certainly I tell you, he will in no way lose his reward.
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If any man's work remains which he built on it, he will receive a reward.
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But glory, honor, and peace go to every man who works good, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
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religious Work » Examples of » Joy in
Those who sow in tears will reap in joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves. A Song of Ascents. By Solomon.
The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!"
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I delight to do your will, my God. Yes, your law is within my heart."
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who, when he had come, and had seen the grace of God, was glad. He exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they should remain near to the Lord.
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They offered great sacrifices that day, and rejoiced; for God had made them rejoice with great joy; and the women also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.
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Serve Yahweh with gladness. Come before his presence with singing.
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He who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit to eternal life; that both he who sows and he who reaps 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 these things don't count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.
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I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.
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I glorified you on the earth. I have accomplished the work which you have given me to do.
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When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.
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"The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house. His hands shall also finish it; and you will know that Yahweh of Armies has sent me to 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 fellow workers. You are God's farming, God's building.
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The people said to Saul, "Shall Jonathan die, who has worked this great salvation in Israel? Far from it! As Yahweh lives, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he has worked with God this day!" So the people rescued Jonathan, that he didn't die.
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They went out, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by the signs that followed. Amen.
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Working together, we entreat also that you not 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
even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
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For who is greater, one who sits at the table, or one who serves? Isn't it he who sits at the table? But I am in the midst of you as one who serves.
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arose from supper, and laid aside his outer garments. He took a towel, and wrapped a towel around his waist. Then he poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.
but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made 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 didn't know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whoever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked.
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She has done what she could. She has anointed my body beforehand for the burying.
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If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
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"He also who got the two talents came and said, 'Lord, you delivered to me two talents. Behold, I have gained another two talents besides them.' "His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Furnish a pattern for imitation
who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.
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This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;
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in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Glorify God
Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
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that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing 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's do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.
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Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Demonstrate the reality of faith
having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.
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Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead in itself. Yes, a man will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without works, and I by my works will show you my faith.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Abundant labours
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord's work, because you know that your labor is not in vain 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
So then, my beloved, even as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own 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 children of God;
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But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth."
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But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and will remind you of all that I said to you.
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"When the Counselor has come, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will testify about me.
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However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will declare to you things that are coming.
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The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" He who hears, let him say, "Come!" He who is thirsty, let him come. He who desires, let him take the water of life freely.
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All things whatever the Father has are mine; therefore I said that he takes of mine, and will declare it to you.
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I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, that he may be with you forever, --
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Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I don't go away, the Counselor won't come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. When he has come, he will convict the world about sin, about righteousness, and about judgment;
In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don't know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can't be uttered.
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He will glorify me, for he will take from what is mine, and will declare it to you.
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Enriched life
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » In evangelizing the world
But you be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill 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, and he came to the first, and said, 'Son, go work today in my vineyard.'
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religious Work » Good works encouraged » Tend to summons others to their tasks
Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works,
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religious Work » Commands concerning » It exemplifies neighbourliness
Now which of these three do you think seemed to be a neighbor to him who fell among the robbers?" He said, "He who showed mercy on him." Then Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."
religious Work » Commands concerning » It ennobles life
But it shall not be so among you, but whoever wants to become great among you shall be your servant. Whoever of you wants to become first among you, shall be bondservant of all.
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Working with God
Yet now be strong, Zerubbabel,' says Yahweh. 'Be strong, Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land,' says Yahweh, 'and work, for I am with you,' says Yahweh of Armies.
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religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Individual tasks
"It is like a man, traveling to another country, having left his house, and given authority to his servants, and to each one his work, and also commanded the doorkeeper to keep watch.
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religious Work » Commands concerning » It demonstrates love
He said to him again a second time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you." He said to him, "Tend my sheep."
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religious Work » Commands concerning » It is Christlike
If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.
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