Thematic Bible: Saints should
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Faith » Saints should » Have full assurance of
This is why I am suffering so, but I am not ashamed of it, for I know whom I have trusted and I am absolutely sure that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day.
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let us continue to draw near to God with sincere hearts and perfect faith; with our hearts cleansed from the sense of sin, and our bodies bathed in clean water;
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Faith » Saints should » Be sincere in
But the aim of your instruction is to be love that flows out of a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.
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on being reminded of your genuine faith, a faith that first found a home in the heart of your grandmother Lois, then in the heart of your mother Eunice, and now in yours too, I am sure.
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Faith » Saints should » Continue in
strengthening the hearts of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith, and warning them that it is through enduring many hardships that we must get into the kingdom of God.
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if indeed you continue well grounded and firm in faith and never shift from the hope inspired by the good news you heard, which has been preached all over the world, and of which I, Paul, have been made a minister.
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Faith » Saints should » Stand fast in
Be always on your guard; stand firm in your faith; keep on acting like men; continue to grow in strength;
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Faith » Saints should » Abound in
Yes, just as you are growing rich in everything else, in faith, expression, knowledge, perfect enthusiasm, and the love inspired in you by us, you must see to it that you grow rich in this gracious contribution too.
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Faith » Saints should » Be grounded and settled in
if indeed you continue well grounded and firm in faith and never shift from the hope inspired by the good news you heard, which has been preached all over the world, and of which I, Paul, have been made a minister.
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Faith » Saints should » Hold, with a good conscience
by keeping your hold on faith and a good conscience; for some have thrust the latter aside and so have made shipwreck of their faith.
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Faith » Saints should » Be strong in
and yet he never staggered in doubt at the promise of God but grew powerful in faith, because he gave the glory to God in full assurance that He was able to do what He had promised. Therefore, his faith was credited to him as right standing with God. read more.
It was not for his sake alone that it was written, "It was credited to him"; it was for our sakes too, for it is going to be credited to us who put our faith in God who raised from the dead our Lord Jesus,
It was not for his sake alone that it was written, "It was credited to him"; it was for our sakes too, for it is going to be credited to us who put our faith in God who raised from the dead our Lord Jesus,
Faith » Saints should » Pray for the increase of
Then the apostles said to the Lord, "Give us more faith."
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Glorifying God » Saints should » Resolve on
Glorifying God » Saints should » Unite in
that with united hearts and lips you may praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Glorifying God » Saints should » Persevere in
Hatred » Saints should » Expect
And you will be hated by all men, because you bear my name, but whoever bears up to the end will be saved.
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If the world continues to hate you, remember that it has first hated me. If you belonged to the world, the world would love what is its own. But it is because you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, that the world hates you.
Hatred » Saints should » Return good for
But I tell you, practice loving your enemies and praying for your persecutors,
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Hatred » Saints should » Not rejoice in the calamities of those who exhibit
Hatred » Saints should » Not marvel at
You must not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.
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Humility » Saints should » Beware of false
Stop letting anyone, in gratuitous humility and worship of angels, defraud you as an umpire, for such a one is taking his stand on the mere visions he has seen, and is groundlessly conceited over his sensuous mind.
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Such practices have the outward expression of wisdom, with their self-imposed devotions, their self-humiliation, their torturings of the body, but they are of no value; they really satisfy the lower nature.
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Humility » Saints should » Walk with
So I, a prisoner for the Lord's sake, entreat you to live lives worthy of the call you have received, with perfect humility and gentleness, with patience, lovingly bearing with one another,
Humility » Saints should » Put on
So as God's own chosen people, consecrated and dearly loved, you must once for all clothe yourselves with tenderheartedness, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience; you must keep on
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Humility » Saints should » Be clothed with
You younger men, on your part, must be submissive to the elders. And you must all put on the servant's apron of humility to one another, because God opposes the haughty but bestows His unmerited favor on the humble.
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Idolatry » Saints should » Not have religious intercourse with those who practice
Now what I really meant was for you to stop associating with any so-called brother, if he is sexually immoral, a greedy grasper, an idolater, a slanderer, a drunkard, or a swindler -- with such a person you must even stop eating.
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Idolatry » Saints should » Not intermarry with those who practice
Idolatry » Saints should » Not covenant with those who practice
Idolatry » Saints should » Keep from
Dear children, once for all put yourselves beyond the reach of idols.
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Idolatry » Saints should » Not partake of any thing connected with
Then what do I mean? That the sacrifice to an idol is a reality, or that an idol itself is a reality? Of course not! I mean that what the heathen sacrifice they sacrifice to demons, not to God, and I do not want you to be in fellowship with demons.
Idolatry » Saints should » Testify against
and shouted, "Men, why are you doing this? We are merely men with natures like your own, who are telling you the good news, so that you may turn from these foolish things to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and all that they contain.
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and you see and hear that, not only in Ephesus but all over the province of Asia, this man Paul has led away a vast number of people by persuading them, telling them that gods made by human hands are not gods at all.
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Idolatry » Saints should » Flee from
So then, my dearly beloved, keep on running from idolatry.
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Idolatry » Saints should » Not have anything connected with, in their houses
Idolatry » Saints should » Refuse to engage in, though threatened with death
Injustice » Saints should » Bear, patiently
To say no more, it is a mark of moral failure among you to have lawsuits at all with one another. Why not rather suffer being wronged? Why not suffer being robbed?
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Injustice » Saints should » Hate
Injustice » Saints should » Take no vengeance for
But I tell you not to resist the one who injures you, but if anyone slaps you on one cheek, turn him the other, too;
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Injustice » Saints should » Testify against
Justice » Saints should » Always do
Justice » Saints should » Study the principles of
Now, brothers, practice thinking on what is true, what is honorable, what is right, what is pure, what is lovable, what is high-toned, yes, on everything that is excellent or praiseworthy.
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Justice » Saints should » Take pleasure in doing
Justice » Saints should » Teach others to do
Justice » Saints should » Receive instruction in
Justice » Saints should » Pray for wisdom to execute
Christian Liberty » Saints should » Not offend others by
Stop being stumbling blocks to Jews or Greeks or to the church of God,
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But you must see to it that this right of yours does not become a stumbling block to overscrupulous people.
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I mean his conscience, not yours. Why then should my personal freedom be limited by another's conscience?
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Christian Liberty » Saints should » Not abuse
For you, brothers, were called to freedom; only you must not let your freedom be an excuse for the gratification of your lower nature, but in love be slaves to one another.
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Live like free men, only do not make your freedom a pretext for doing evil, but live like slaves of God.
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Christian Liberty » Saints should » Stand fast in
This is the freedom with which Christ has made us free. So keep on standing in it, and stop letting your necks be fastened in the yoke of slavery again.
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But we did not for a moment yield them submission, in order that the truth of the good news might prevail for you.
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Christian Liberty » Saints should » Assert
I mean his conscience, not yours. Why then should my personal freedom be limited by another's conscience?
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Christian Liberty » Saints should » Praise God for
Christian Liberty » Saints should » Walk in
Love to man » Saints should » Be sincere in
Your love must be true. You must always turn in horror from what is wrong, but keep on holding to what is right.
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through my personal purity, my knowledge, my patience, my kindness; through the Holy Spirit, my genuine love,
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Dear children, let us stop loving with words or lips alone, but let us love with actions and in truth.
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I am not saying this in the spirit of a command, but I am simply trying to test the genuineness of your love by the enthusiasm of others.
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Love to man » Saints should » Be disinterested in
It does not act with rudeness, or insist upon its rights; it never gets provoked, it never harbors evil thoughts;
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No one should always be looking after his own welfare, but also that of his neighbor.
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Stop looking after your own interests only but practice looking out for the interests of others too.
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Love to man » Saints should » Provoke each other to
for I know your readiness to help in it. I am boasting of you about it to the Macedonians, reminding them that Greece has been ready since last year, and your enthusiasm has stimulated the most of them.
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Yes, just as you are growing rich in everything else, in faith, expression, knowledge, perfect enthusiasm, and the love inspired in you by us, you must see to it that you grow rich in this gracious contribution too.
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Let us continue so to consider one another as to stimulate one another to love and good deeds.
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Love to man » Saints should » Abound in
May the Lord make you increase and overflow in love for one another and for all men, as my love for you does,
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And it is my prayer that your love may overflow still more and more, directed by fuller knowledge and keener insight,
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Love to man » Saints should » Continue in
You must let your brotherly love continue.
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But women will be saved through motherhood, if they continue to live in faith, love, and purity, blended with good sense.
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Love to man » Saints should » Be fervent in
Since you have purified your souls by obeying the truth, in sincere love for the brotherhood you must love one another heartily and fervently,
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Above everything else keep your love for one another fervent, because love covers up a multitude of sins.
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Love to man » Saints should » Follow after
Keep on pursuing love, but still keep cultivating your spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophesying.
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Love to man » Saints should » Put on
And over all these qualities put on love, which is the tie of perfection that binds us together.
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Meekness » Saints should » Put on
So as God's own chosen people, consecrated and dearly loved, you must once for all clothe yourselves with tenderheartedness, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience; you must keep on forbearing one another and freely forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; just as the Lord has freely forgiven you, so must you also do.
Meekness » Saints should » Restore the erring with
Brothers, if anybody is caught in the very act of doing wrong, you who are spiritual, in the spirit of gentleness, must set him right; each of you continuing to think of yourself, for you may be tempted too.
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Meekness » Saints should » Seek
Meekness » Saints should » Answer for their hope with
but in your hearts be consecrated to Christ as Lord, and always be ready to make your defense to anyone who asks a reason for the hope you have. But you must do it in gentleness and reverence,
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Meekness » Saints should » Receive the word of God with
So strip yourselves of everything impure and all the evils prevailing around you, and in humble spirit welcome the message which when rooted in your hearts is able to save your souls.
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Meekness » Saints should » Exhibit, in conduct, &c
Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him show by his noble living that his good deeds are done in humility, which wisdom prompts.
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Meekness » Saints should » Show, to all men
to stop abusing anyone, to be peaceable, fair-minded, showing perfect gentleness to everybody.
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Offence » Saints should » Be cautious of giving
Then let us stop criticizing one another; instead, do this, determine to stop putting stumbling blocks or hindrances in your brother's way.
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But you must see to it that this right of yours does not become a stumbling block to overscrupulous people.
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Offence » Saints should » Use self-denial rather than occasion
The right thing to do is not to eat meat, or drink wine, or do anything else, that makes your brother stumble.
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So then, if food can make my brother fall, I will never, no, never, eat meat again, in order to keep my brother from falling.
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Offence » Saints should » Reprove those who cause
Offence » Saints should » Not let their liberty occasion, to others
But you must see to it that this right of yours does not become a stumbling block to overscrupulous people.
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Offence » Saints should » Be without
so that you may always approve the better things, and be men of transparent character and blameless life,
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Offence » Saints should » Cut off what causes, to themselves
So if your right eye causes you to do wrong, pluck it out of your way; for it is better to have one part of your body suffer loss than to have your whole body go down to the pit. And if your right hand causes you to do wrong, cut it off and put it out of your way, for it is better to have one part of your body suffer loss than to have your whole body go down to the pit.
Offence » Saints should » Avoid those who cause
But I beg you, brothers, to keep on the lookout for those who stir up divisions and put hindrances in your way, in opposition to the instruction that you had, and always avoid them.
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Offence » Saints should » Have a conscience void of
So I am always striving to have a conscience that is clear before God and men.
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Peace » Saints should » Have, with each other
You must keep on having salt within you, and keep on living in peace with one another."
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continue to hold them in the highest esteem for the sake of the work they do. Practice living at peace with one another.
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Peace » Saints should » Endeavor to have with all men
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in peace with everybody.
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Continue to live in peace with everybody and strive for that consecration without which no one can see the Lord.
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Peace » Saints should » Seek
He must turn, too, away from evil and do right; He must seek peace and follow it,
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Peace » Saints should » Live in
Finally, brothers, goodbye! Practice the perfecting of your characters, keep listening to my appeals, continue thinking in harmony and living in peace, and the loving, peace-giving God will be with you.
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Peace » Saints should » Follow
You must keep on fleeing from the evil impulses of youth, but ever strive for uprightness, faith, love, and peace, in association with those who call upon the Lord with pure hearts.
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Peace » Saints should » Love
Peace » Saints should » Follow the things which make for
So let us keep on pursuing the things that make for peace and our mutual upbuilding.
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Peace » Saints should » Cultivate
Peace » Saints should » Speak
Praise » Saints should » Pray for ability to offer
Praise » Saints should » Show forth
But you are the chosen race, the royal priesthood, the consecrated nation, the people to be His very own, to proclaim the perfections of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.
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Praise » Saints should » Invite others to
Praise » Saints should » Glory in
Praise » Saints should » Triumph in
Praise » Saints should » Declare
Praise » Saints should » Be endued with the spirit of
Praise » Saints should » Render, under affliction
But about midnight, while Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,
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Praise » Saints should » Express their joy by
Is any one of you suffering ill-treatment? He should keep on praying. Is anyone in a happy mood? He should keep on singing praise to God.
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The Providence of God » Saints should » Trust in
Do not sparrows sell for a cent apiece? And yet not one of them can fall to the ground without your Father's notice. Even the very hairs on your head have all been counted by God. So stop being afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
Do not accept gold or silver or even copper money for your purse,
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But as your first duty keep on looking for His standard of doing right, and for His will, and then all these things will be yours besides.
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The Providence of God » Saints should » Pray to be guided by
The Providence of God » Saints should » Have full confidence in
The Providence of God » Saints should » Commit their works unto
The Providence of God » Saints should » Encourage themselves in
The Providence of God » Saints should » Pray in dependence upon
So Peter was being kept in prison, but earnest prayer to God for him was persistently made by the church.
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Reproof » Saints should » Give
Stop having anything to do with the profitless doings of darkness; instead you must continue to expose them.
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Reproof » Saints should » Give no occasion for
so that you may prove to be blameless and spotless, faultless children of God in a crooked and perverted age, in which you shine as light-bearers in the world as you continue
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Reproof » Saints should » Delight in those who give
Reproof » Saints should » Love those who give
Reproof » Saints should » Receive kindly
Strife » Saints should » Submit to wrong rather than engage in
To say no more, it is a mark of moral failure among you to have lawsuits at all with one another. Why not rather suffer being wronged? Why not suffer being robbed?
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But I tell you not to resist the one who injures you, but if anyone slaps you on one cheek, turn him the other, too; and if anyone wants to sue you for your shirt, let him have your coat, too.
Strife » Saints should » Praise God for protection from
Strife » Saints should » Avoid
continuing with eager earnestness to maintain the unity of the Spirit through the tie of peace.
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Strife » Saints should » Seek God's protection from
Strife » Saints should » Do all things without
Practice doing everything without grumbling and disputing,
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Strife » Saints should » Not act from
Stop acting from motives of selfish strife or petty ambition, but in humility practice treating one another as your superiors.
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Strife » Saints should » Avoid questions that lead to
Keep on reminding men of these things. Solemnly charge them before God to stop petty debating, which does no good at all but brings destruction on those who hear it.
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Strife » Saints should » Not walk in
Let us live becomingly for people who are in the light of day, not in carousing and drunkenness, nor in sexual immorality and licentiousness, nor in quarreling and jealousy.
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Temptation » Saints should » Resist, in faith
Besides all these, take on the shield which faith provides, for with it you will be able to put out all the fire-tipped arrows shot by the evil one,
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Resist him and be strong in faith, because you know that your brotherhood all over the world is experiencing the same sort of sufferings.
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Temptation » Saints should » Pray to be kept from
And do not let us be subjected to temptation, but save us from the evil one.
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You must all keep watching and praying that you may not be exposed to temptation. Man's spirit is willing but human nature is weak."
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Temptation » Saints should » Watch against
Be calm and alert. Your opponent the devil is always prowling about like a roaring lion, trying to devour you.
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You must all keep watching and praying that you may not be exposed to temptation. Man's spirit is willing but human nature is weak."
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Temptation » Saints should » Restore those overcome by
Brothers, if anybody is caught in the very act of doing wrong, you who are spiritual, in the spirit of gentleness, must set him right; each of you continuing to think of yourself, for you may be tempted too.
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Temptation » Saints should » Not to occasion, to others
Then let us stop criticizing one another; instead, do this, determine to stop putting stumbling blocks or hindrances in your brother's way.
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Truth » Saints should » Speak, to one another
So you must lay aside falsehood and each of you practice telling the truth to his neighbor, for we are parts of one another.
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Truth » Saints should » Serve God in
Truth » Saints should » Walk before God in
Truth » Saints should » Worship God in
God is a spiritual Being, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and reality."
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Truth » Saints should » Rejoice in
Is never glad when wrong is done, but always glad when truth prevails;
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Truth » Saints should » Keep religious feasts with
So let us keep our feast, not with old yeast nor with the yeast of vice and wickedness, but with the bread of purity and truth without the yeast.
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Truth » Saints should » Meditate upon
Now, brothers, practice thinking on what is true, what is honorable, what is right, what is pure, what is lovable, what is high-toned, yes, on everything that is excellent or praiseworthy.
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Truth » Saints should » Esteem, as inestimable
Truth » Saints should » Write, upon the tables of the heart
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