Thematic Bible: Repression of evil
Thematic Bible
Repression of evil » Seven evils to be repressed » Evil thoughts
We overthrow [vain] reasonings and every lofty idea raised against the knowledge of God [i.e., as revealed through the Gospel], and take captive [our] every thought to [make it] obey Christ.
Verse Concepts
Repression of evil » Seven evils to be repressed » Evil desires and passions
So, put to death [i.e., stop practicing the desires of] your physical bodies [such as] sexual immorality, [moral] impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is [in reality] idolatry.
Verse Concepts
Repression of evil » Seven evils to be repressed » Idle curiosity
Repression of evil » Seven evils to be repressed » greed
"Do not store your valuables [here] on earth, where moths can eat them and where rust can corrode them, and where burglars can break in and steal [them].
Verse Concepts
Repression of evil » Seven evils to be repressed » Worldliness
You should not love the [godless] world, nor the things [i.e., the materialistic values] that are part of this [present] age. If any person loves the world, a [genuine] love for the Father is not in his heart.
Verse Concepts
Repression of evil » Seven evils to be repressed » Unholy ambition
And whoever would like to be first [in prominence] among you, will be your slave.
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