Thematic Bible: Saints hate and avoid


Thematic Bible




I do not sit with deceitful or unethical or worthless men,
Nor seek companionship with pretenders (self-righteous hypocrites).
Verse ConceptsFellowship With WickedEvil AssociationsAssociationsPretendingHypocrisy


I hate those who pay regard to vain (empty, worthless) idols;
But I trust in the Lord [and rely on Him with unwavering confidence].
Verse ConceptsFutilityHatredFalse ConfidenceVanityEvil AssociationsGod Opposes IdolatryHating EvilGod As The Object Of Faith


He who practices deceit will not dwell in my house;
He who tells lies and half-truths will not continue [to remain] in my presence.
Verse ConceptsFamilies, Nature OfLiesSaints Response To LyingAvoiding DeceitDeceitLying And Deceitcheaters

‘I know your deeds and your toil, and your patient endurance, and that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and have tested and critically appraised those who call themselves apostles (special messengers, personally chosen representatives, of Christ), and [in fact] are not, and have found them to be liars and impostors; Verse ConceptsClaimsLiesToleranceChurch DisciplineFalse Teachers, Examples OfChrist's Knowledge Of BelieversBad CompanyEvil AssociationsChrist Knowing About PeopleFalse WaysFalse ApostlesThe Fact Of ToilOne's DeedsFalse Apostles, Prophets And TeachersEnduranceHard Work And Perseverance