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2 Timothy 1:12
This is why I suffer as I do. Still, I am not ashamed; for I know Him [and I am personally acquainted with Him] whom I have believed [with absolute trust and confidence in Him and in the truth of His deity], and I am persuaded [beyond any doubt] that He is able to guard that which I have entrusted to Him until that day [when I stand before Him]. Verse ConceptsCommitmentConvincingDay of the LORDAssuranceThe Final Days Of TimeAbrahamAssurance, By Faith In ChristConfidence, Based OnCertaintyBetrayalGuardiansOptimismPersecution, Attitudes ToPersuasionSecurityTrust, Importance OfTrustworthinessWatchfulness, DivineTrustworthyAbility, God's PowerBetrayal, God Never WillTrusting In GodThose Who Believed In ChristSufferingFaith And TrustGrandmothers

Hebrews 10:22
let us approach [God] with a true and sincere heart in unqualified assurance of faith, having had our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Verse ConceptsAssuranceConsciousnessCleansed ConsciencesAssurance, By Faith In ChristConsciences, Description OfFaith, Nature OfFaith, Growth InFaith, As Basis Of SalvationBlood, of Jesus ChristAssurance in the life of faithBaptism, in the GospelsGuilt, Human Aspects OfHeart, And Holy SpiritKnowledge, Of SinPrayer, And FaithPurity, Nature OfSin, Deliverance From GodSprinklingWashingWaterHoly Spirit, Types OfRenewed HeartPrayer, Described AsPrayer, Offered WithThe Human BodyCleansing The BodyAnswered PromisesNearness To GodBeing Cleansed From SinKeeping FaithcleansingconsciencereassuranceUnbelief Toward God

1 Timothy 1:5
But the goal of our instruction is love [which springs] from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Verse ConceptsGoalsConsciences, Before OthersConsciousnessFaith, Nature OfKnowledge Of Good And EvilLove, Nature OfSpiritual VitalityCharitable AttitudeLove, Of Fellow ManLoving OthersLove To OthersSincerity, In Christian LivingAgape LoveSincereityTargetsAim At LovePure PeopleTeaching The Way Of GodPurityKeeping FaithTrue LoveMotivationGrandmothersconsciencelovingClear Consciences

2 Timothy 1:5
I remember your sincere and unqualified faith [the surrendering of your entire self to God in Christ with confident trust in His power, wisdom and goodness, a faith] which first lived in [the heart of] your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am confident that it is in you as well. Verse ConceptsExamples Of FaithBeing FirstFaithfulness, Examples OfFaith, Nature OfMemoriesevangelists, identity ofBeing A MotherEducation, At HomeChildren, needs ofFamilies, Examples OfGrandparentsInfluenceMothers, Examples OfMothers, Responsibilities OfNurtureSonsYouthChildren, Good Parental ExamplesGodly AncestryMaintaining FaithStrong Faith In ChristRemembering PeopleMothers And DaughtersmomsGrandmothersPurgatorylegacyremembrancegrandmasmothering

Acts 14:22
strengthening and establishing the hearts of the disciples; encouraging them to remain firm in the faith, saying, “It is through many tribulations and hardships that we must enter the kingdom of God.” Verse ConceptsAfflictions, In Christian LivingFaith, Testing OfFaith, Growth InExhortation, Objects OfEdification, Examples OfChristiansdiscipleship, cost ofChoosingKingdom Of God, Entry IntoPersecution, Nature OfResurrection, Of BelieversSuffering, Of BelieversDistressUnceasingAlways Being ActiveEntering The KingdomThe FaithSpecific Cases Of StrengtheningPeople Encouraging Othersfaith in hard timesOvercoming Hard TimesMotivationStaying Strong During Hard TimesHardshipOvercoming AdversityHard Work And PerseveranceOvercoming Obstaclestrails

Colossians 1:23
[and He will do this] if you continue in the faith, well-grounded and steadfast, and not shifting away from the [confident] hope [that is a result] of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which [gospel] I, Paul, was made a minister. Verse ConceptsHope, of The SaintsHeraldHope, As ConfidenceInstabilityMinistry, Qualifications ForServanthood, In Life Of BelieversServants, Working Conditions OfThe Gospel PreachedThe Purity Of The GospelStanding FirmThe Gospel WorldwideThe Hope Of The GospelMoving OnKeeping FaithHope And FaithFaith Hope And LoveHaving FaithMinistrysteadfastmovementrealitytransitionChrist As An Object Of Hope

1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on guard; stand firm in your faith [in God, respecting His precepts and keeping your doctrine sound]. Act like [mature] men and be courageous; be strong. Verse ConceptsAlertFaithfulness, To GodFaith, As A Body Of BeliefsBeing PreparedBeing A Man Of GodBeing AfraidGuardsSpiritual VitalitySpiritual Warfare, As ConflictStabilityStandingWatchfulness, Of BelieversWeakness, SpiritualDependabilityVigilanceStrength Of PeopleStanding FirmBe Courageous!Be Strong!Not Giving UpCourageMasculinityfaith in hard timesfaith and strengthFastingStaying StrongCourage And StrengthFaith KjvKeeping FaithStaying Strong And Not Giving UpHope And FaithFaith Hope And LoveHaving FaithStrength And FaithStaying PositiveHope And LoveNever Giving UpBelieving In YourselfStrength And LovepotentialwomanhoodGuarding Yourself

2 Corinthians 8:7
But just as you excel in everything, [and lead the way] in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in genuine concern, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gracious work [of giving] also. Verse ConceptsFaith, Growth IneagernessAbounding, Good ThingsGenerosity, Used TowardsKnowingLove Exists Between PeopleGraceGivingReciprocitySpeechgraciousness

Colossians 1:23
[and He will do this] if you continue in the faith, well-grounded and steadfast, and not shifting away from the [confident] hope [that is a result] of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which [gospel] I, Paul, was made a minister. Verse ConceptsHope, of The SaintsHeraldHope, As ConfidenceInstabilityMinistry, Qualifications ForServanthood, In Life Of BelieversServants, Working Conditions OfThe Gospel PreachedThe Purity Of The GospelStanding FirmThe Gospel WorldwideThe Hope Of The GospelMoving OnKeeping FaithHope And FaithFaith Hope And LoveHaving FaithMinistrysteadfastmovementrealitytransitionChrist As An Object Of Hope

1 Timothy 1:19
keeping your faith [leaning completely on God with absolute trust and confidence in His guidance] and having a good conscience; for some [people] have rejected [their moral compass] and have made a shipwreck of their faith. Verse ConceptsClear ConsciencesBad ConsciencesConsciences, Description OfSeafaringCorrupted ConsciencesShipwrecksDeparturesMaintaining FaithKeeping FaithHaving FaithRejectionTrust In Relationshipsconscience

Romans 4:20-24
No unbelief or distrust made him waver (doubtingly question) concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and was empowered by faith as he gave praise and glory to God, Fully satisfied and assured that God was able and mighty to keep His word and to do what He had promised. That is why his faith was credited to him as righteousness (right standing with God). read more.
But [the words], It was credited to him, were written not for his sake alone, But [they were written] for our sakes too. [Righteousness, standing acceptable to God] will be granted and credited to us also who believe in (trust in, adhere to, and rely on) God, Who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead,

Luke 17:5
The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith [our ability to confidently trust in God and in His power].” Verse ConceptsIncreaseFaith, Origins OfFaith, Growth InGrowth In GraceThe Apostles In ActionFaithfaith in hard timesfaith and strengthFaith KjvDiscipleshipTrusting God In Difficult TimesHaving FaithStrength And FaithPrayer During Hard TimesFaith In GodprovidingChrist As The Source Of Faith

Psalm 118:28

You are my God, and I give thanks to You;
[You are] my God, I extol You.
 Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodWe Thank GodYou Are Our GodThanksgiving Offered To God

Psalm 69:30

I will praise the name of God with song
And magnify Him with thanksgiving.
 Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodPraiseBullsSongsThanksgivingThankfulnessI Will Sing PraisesI Will Praise You With MusicThankfulness To OthersBeing GratefulPraise And WorshipWorshiping TogetherGrateful HeartGiving ThanksThanksadoration

Psalm 34:3

O magnify the Lord with me,
And let us lift up His name together. Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodCoolInvitationsHonouring GodHuman Duty To Glorify GodSelf WorthWorshiping GodPraise And WorshipWorshiping TogetherCelebrationgreatnesscelebratingwelcome

Romans 15:6
so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify and praise and honor the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Verse ConceptsGod, Fatherhood OfHeart, And Holy SpiritMouthsRelationship Of Father And SonAgreeing With One AnotherHuman Duty To Glorify GodUnityWorking TogetherThe MindPraise And WorshipWorshiping TogetherPraising God With Your MouthTogethernessServing The Churchmindset

Psalm 86:12

I will give thanks and praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart;
And will glorify Your name forevermore.
 Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodHeart, And Holy SpiritWorship With The HeartOther Praising Of GodWe Thank GodGivingHuman Duty To Glorify GodWorshiping GodThank YouPraise And WorshipWorshiping TogetherScriptureThanksgreatnessadorationhonour

Matthew 10:22
And you will be hated by everyone because of [your association with] My name, but it is the one who has patiently persevered and endured to the end who will be saved. Verse ConceptsGoalsenemies, of believersendHatredPersecution, Attitudes ToPersecution, Forms OfProgressStabilitySuffering, Of BelieversSuffering, HardshipSuffering For Christ's SakeTo The EndEnduringPeople Being HatedReasons Why The World Hates ChristiansPromise Of HeavenHatePersecutionChristmas TreeFamily ProblemsHurt And BetrayalbridgesSatanic Hatred

John 15:18-19
If the world hates you, know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you belonged to the world, the world would treat you with affection and would love you as its own. But because you are not of the world [no longer one with it], but I have chosen (selected) you out of the world, the world hates (detests) you.

Exodus 23:5
If you see the donkey of one who hates you lying helpless under its load, you shall not leave the man to deal with it [alone]; you must help him release the animal [from its burden]. Verse Conceptsevil, believers' responses toResponsibility, For God's WorldAnimal RightsHeavy BurdensPeople HelpingLoving Your Enemies

Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Verse ConceptsForgiveness, Application Ofevil, believers' responses toGrace, In Human RelationshipsMaliceOpposition, To Sin And EvilPersecution, Attitudes ToPrayer, For OthersReconciliation, Between BelieversSuffering SaintsIntercessory PrayerPersecution, Christian ResponseDuties To EnemiesDifferent TeachingsLove Your Neighbour!Praying For SinnersLoving Your EnemiesTurning The Other CheekEnemiesPrayer During PersecutionLoving YourselfHateForgiving YourselfForgiving Others Who Hurt YouPersecutionLoving EveryoneLove And ForgivenessBeauty And Self WorthAbusehatersloving

Job 31:29-30
If I rejoiced at the destruction of him who hated me or lifted myself up [in malicious triumph] when evil overtook him -- " No, I have let my mouth sin neither by cursing my enemy nor by praying that he might die -- "

1 John 3:13
Do not be surprised, believers, if the world hates you. Verse Conceptsenemies, of believersHatredPersecution, Nature OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InSuffering, Of BelieversHated SaintsPeople Being HatedHateThe WorldBrothers Lovesurprises

Colossians 2:18
Let no one defraud you of your prize [your freedom in Christ and your salvation] by insisting on mock humility and the worship of angels, going into detail about visions [he claims] he has seen [to justify his authority], puffed up [in conceit] by his unspiritual mind, Verse ConceptsAdoration, FalseFutilityThe Carnal MindDelighting, Wrong Kinds OfHealthMind, The HumanPrizesSelf DisciplineSyncretismHumility In The Christians LifeIdolatry Consists OfSelf AbasementArtificialnessLiving For The MaterialFalse VisionsEvil HeartsAngelsBe Humble!Evil AngelsAngels Not To Be WorshippedVolunteeringcheaterspietyrealityOccultism Being Forbidden

Colossians 2:23
These practices indeed have the appearance [that popularly passes as that] of wisdom in self-made religion and mock humility and severe treatment of the body (asceticism), but are of no value against sinful indulgence [because they do not honor God]. Verse ConceptsFalse WorshipIntelligenceMortificationOutward AppearanceSelf ControlUnreliabilityWisdom, Source Of HumanWorship, Acceptable AttitudesSelf AbasementWorldly WisdomBe Humble!Religious FreedomBeauty And Self WorthValueRespecting Your Bodypietyreality

Ephesians 4:1-2
I therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to and beg you to walk (lead a life) worthy of the [divine] calling to which you have been called [with behavior that is a credit to the summons to God's service, Living as becomes you] with complete lowliness of mind (humility) and meekness (unselfishness, gentleness, mildness), with patience, bearing with one another and making allowances because you love one another.

Colossians 3:12
So, as God’s own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or unpleasantness comes, with good temper]; Verse ConceptsCompassionGentlenessActs of KindnessAffection, ExpressingCompassion, In ChristiansChristiansMeeknessdiscipleship, nature ofBelovedAttitudes, to other peopleHumility In The Christians LifeHoliness, As Set Apart For GodHoliness, Believers' Growth InKindnessHumilityPatiencePeople Of God, In NtCaring For OthersSelf DisciplineSpiritualitySympathyTendernessCharacter Of SaintsWardrobe, SpiritualNames And Titles For The ChristianCaringBowelsThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleClothed With Good ThingsBe Humble!Be Patient!The Need For MercyElectMercyBeing Devoted to GodForgiving Others Who Hurt YouGentleness As A Fruit Of The SpiritKindness As A Fruit Of The SpiritPatience As A Fruit Of The Spiritempathyhumblenesspatienthumbletenderheartedness

1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, you younger men [of lesser rank and experience], be subject to your elders [seek their counsel]; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another [tie on the servant’s apron], for God is opposed to the proud [the disdainful, the presumptuous, and He defeats them], but He gives grace to the humble. Verse ConceptsBaby dedicationBad ChildrenCommitment, to God's peopleAttitudes Of PrideAttitudes, to other peopleGrace, And Christian LifeSubmission To AuthorityHumilityMaturity, PhysicalMeeknessMercy, Response To God'sMinistry, In The ChurchModestyObedience, To Human AuthoritiesOld Age, Attitudes ToOpposition, To Sin And EvilPeter, Preacher And TeacherPresumptionPride, Evil OfSubmissionSuperiorityUnselfishnessYouthContriteGod, Grace OfRemorseWardrobe, SpiritualCharacter Of SaintsChildren, attitudes towardsHumility In The Christians LifeChildren, Duties OfCaring For The ElderlyClothed With Good ThingsGod OpposingBe Humble!God And The HumbleGod Opposes The ProudRules About Young PeopleThe Grace Given To MenRespect For Old People

1 Corinthians 5:11
But actually, I have written to you not to associate with any so-called [Christian] brother if he is sexually immoral or greedy, or is an idolater [devoted to anything that takes the place of God], or is a reviler [who insults or slanders or otherwise verbally abuses others], or is a drunkard or a swindler—you must not so much as eat with such a person. Verse ConceptsBad CompanyAlcoholGreed, Believers' Response ToBad FriendsFellowship With WickedSexual ChastityCorrecting A BrotherGood AssoiciatesWarnings Of Evil AssociationsAvoid ImmoralityAvoiding IdolatryNo DealingsAbusive RelationshipsAddictionCovetousnesssexGreedSexual Immoralitydrunkards

Joshua 23:7
so that you do not associate with these nations which remain among you, or mention the name of their gods, or make anyone swear [an oath by them], or serve them, or bow down to them. Verse ConceptsExclusivenessParticipation, In SinServanthood, And Worship Of GodSteadfastnessNot Swearing OathsAvoiding ForeignersDo Not Have Other gods

Deuteronomy 7:3
You shall not intermarry with them; you shall not give your daughter to his son, nor shall you take his daughter for your son; Verse ConceptsIntermarriageGiving In MarriageCommunication In MarriageMarriage KjvRacecultureinterracialmarraigematrimony

Exodus 34:16
and you might take some of his daughters for your sons, and his daughters would play the prostitute with their gods and cause your sons also to play the prostitute (commit apostasy) with their gods [that is, abandon the true God for man-made idols]. Verse ConceptsMarriage, Restrictions ConcerningWivesIntermarriagewhores

Exodus 34:12
Watch yourself so that you do not make a covenant (solemn agreement, treaty) with the inhabitants of the land into which you are going, or it will become a [dangerous] trap among you. Verse ConceptsAliancesTrapWorldly SnaresWarnings Of Evil AssociationsEvil Trapping

Exodus 34:15
otherwise you might make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land and they would play the prostitute with their gods and sacrifice to their gods, and someone might invite you to eat his sacrifice (meal), Verse ConceptsFood For Other godsFood Offered To IdolsWorshipping Material Things

1 John 5:21
Little children (believers, dear ones), guard yourselves from idols—[false teachings, moral compromises, and anything that would take God’s place in your heart]. Verse ConceptsAdultery, Spiritualethics, personalReformationSociety, Negative Aspects OfToleranceWarningCultsCivilizationProhibitionIdolatryAvoiding IdolatryAncestral WorshipMisleading ChildrenChristians Are Called ChildrenGuarding Yourself

Joshua 23:7
so that you do not associate with these nations which remain among you, or mention the name of their gods, or make anyone swear [an oath by them], or serve them, or bow down to them. Verse ConceptsExclusivenessParticipation, In SinServanthood, And Worship Of GodSteadfastnessNot Swearing OathsAvoiding ForeignersDo Not Have Other gods

1 Corinthians 10:19-20
What do I imply then? That food offered to idols is [intrinsically changed by the fact and amounts to] anything or that an idol itself is a [living] thing? No, I am suggesting that what the pagans sacrifice they offer [in effect] to demons (to evil spiritual powers) and not to God [at all]. I do not want you to fellowship and be partners with diabolical spirits [by eating at their feasts].

Acts 14:15
“Men, why are you doing these things? We too are only men of the same nature as you, bringing the good news to you, so that you turn from these useless and meaningless things to the living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything that is in them. Verse ConceptsAgnosticismConversion, nature ofCreation, Origin Ofethics, personalemptinessEarth, Creation OfGod, Living And Self sustainingGod, Uniqueness OfHeaven And EarthMission, Of The ChurchMonotheismNatureCreation Of The Physical HeavensRepentance, Nature OfSeaUniverseVanityCreation Of The SeasThe Gospel PreachedUseless IdolsLike People By NaturePeople Are The SameMere MenWhy Do Others Do This?Passion

Acts 19:26
You see and hear that not only at Ephesus, but almost all over [the province of] Asia, this Paul has persuaded [people to believe his teaching] and has misled a large number of people, claiming that gods made by [human] hands are not really gods at all. Verse ConceptsFalse ReligionPolytheism

1 Corinthians 10:14
Therefore, my beloved, run [keep far, far away] from [any sort of] idolatry [and that includes loving anything more than God, or participating in anything that leads to sin and enslaves the soul]. Verse ConceptsPagan GodsAvoiding SinMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinReformationIdolsAmusements, Evil ResultsAvoiding EvilIdolatryAvoiding IdolatryAncestral Worshipshunning

Deuteronomy 7:26
You shall not bring an abomination (idol) into your house, and like it come under the ban (doomed to destruction); you shall utterly detest and you shall utterly hate it, for it is something banned. Verse ConceptsAbominationsIdolatryUnder The Bancurses

Daniel 3:18
But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up!” Verse ConceptsGood Decision Making ExamplesAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseLeaders, PoliticalServanthood, And Worship Of GodSteadfastness, Examples OfNot Worshipping Idolsimage

1 Corinthians 6:7
Why, the very fact that you have lawsuits with one another is already a defeat. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded? Verse ConceptsdefeatRevenge, And RetaliationTypes Of ChristRobbing PeopleWronging Other PeopleInjusticeMoralityMoral Decay

Proverbs 29:27

An unjust man is repulsive to the righteous,
And he who is upright in the way [of the Lord] is repulsive to the wicked. Verse ConceptsAbominationsHating EvilHating The RighteousHate

Matthew 5:39
But I say to you, do not resist an evil person [who insults you or violates your rights]; but whoever slaps you on the right cheek, turn the other toward him also [simply ignore insignificant insults or trivial losses and do not bother to retaliate—maintain your dignity, your self-respect, your poise]. Verse ConceptsCheeksInsultsSelf DefenceTemperAccepting BeatingsTwo Of Body PartsOther Right PartsRepaying Evil For EvilTurning The Other CheekForgiving Others Who Hurt You

Psalm 58:1-2
Do you indeed in silence speak righteousness, O you mighty ones? [Or is the righteousness, rightness, and justice you should speak quite dumb?] Do you judge fairly and uprightly, O you sons of men? No, in your heart you devise wickedness; you deal out in the land the violence of your hands.

Ezekiel 18:8-9
Who does not charge interest or percentage of increase on what he lends [in compassion], who withholds his hand from iniquity, who executes true justice between man and man, Who has walked in My statutes and kept My ordinances, to deal justly; [then] he is [truly] righteous; he shall surely live, says the Lord God.

Psalm 119:121
Ayin.
I have done justice and righteousness;
Do not leave me to those who oppress me.
 Verse ConceptsDo Not Forsake Us!People In Righteousness

Philippians 4:8
Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart]. Verse ConceptsBattlesBad ThoughtsBad ParentsAwesome Godethics, personalBeing A MotherBeing An EncouragerInnocence, Teaching OnJustice, In Believers' LivesMeditationMorality, And CreationSeductionTemperIntegrityVirtueControlling Your ThoughtsCourtingThinkingThoughtfulnessSeeking Things AboveLast WordsThinking ArightThingsBeauty Of ThingsPure ThingsCleanlinessMoviesAntidepressantsFocusPositive ThinkingThoughtsInner BeautyExcellencepositivityGood Qualities

Proverbs 21:15

When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous (the upright, the one in right standing with God),
But to the evildoers it is disaster.
 Verse ConceptsCivil authoritiesGovernmentProverbsEvildoersFear Is DueRejoicing Over JusticeJoy And HappinessDespairExerciseterrorismjoyfulness

Genesis 18:19
For I have known (chosen, acknowledged) him [as My own], so that he may teach and command his children and [the sons of] his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is righteous and just, so that the Lord may bring upon Abraham what He has promised him.” Verse ConceptsBad ParentsAdmonition, Of ParentsFathers, Examples OfFamily, Worship InBeing A Teacherelection, to salvationEducation, At HomeFamilies, Examples Ofdiscipline, in the familyHeads Of The FamilyGod, Purpose OfGuidance, From Godly PeopleGod's WaysMastersOrthodoxy, In OtRighteousness, Of BelieversWay, TheAbraham, The Friend Of GodEmployers, Good ExamplesWalking In The Ways Of GodGod Knowing His PeopleWalking In God's WayMen's OrdersTraining ChildrenGood Childrentraining

Proverbs 1:3

To receive instruction in wise behavior and the discipline of wise thoughtfulness,
Righteousness, justice, and integrity;
 Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human ImportanceTeaching The Way Of Godfairnessbehavior

1 Kings 3:9
So give Your servant an understanding mind and a hearing heart [with which] to judge Your people, so that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge and rule this great people of Yours?” Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfHeart, HumanWisdom, Human ImportanceWisdom, Source Of HumanKnowledgeDiscerning God's ThingsPeople Involved In JudgementPay Attention To God!Making DecisionsDiscernmentDecision Making

1 Corinthians 10:32
Do not offend Jews or Greeks or even the church of God [but live to honor Him]; Verse ConceptsStumblingAntagonism From Jew And GentileDo Not HinderThe Church UniversalChurch Distinct From IsraelChurch Of God

1 Corinthians 8:9
Only be careful that this liberty of yours [this power to choose] does not somehow become a stumbling block [that is, a temptation to sin] to the weak [in conscience]. Verse ConceptsConsciences, In Decision MakingLove, Abuse OfOffenceConsideration Of OthersUnselfishnessWeakness, PhysicalBad ExampleBeing a ModelThe Saints, Without OffenceStumbling BlocksDo Not HinderHelp The WeakMinistering To The UnsavedChristian LibertyHindrancesReligious FreedomFreedomWeaknessExerciseTaking Care Of Your BodyAbuseJudging Others Actionsconsciencelimitations

1 Corinthians 10:29
and by conscience I mean for the sake of the other man’s, not yours. For why is my freedom [of choice] judged by another’s conscience [another’s ethics—another’s sense of right and wrong]? Verse ConceptsConsciousnessChristian LibertyReligious FreedomFreedomJudging Others Actionsconscience

Galatians 5:13
For you, my brothers, were called to freedom; only do not let your freedom become an opportunity for the sinful nature (worldliness, selfishness), but through love serve and seek the best for one another. Verse ConceptsFreedom, Abuse Of ChristianAdventureCommitment, to God's peopleLove, For One AnotherLove, Nature OfMinistry, In The ChurchSelf IndulgenceService To GodSlavery, SpiritualUnselfishnessCarnalityAbuse, Of Christian FreedomLove To Others Shown InCalling, Of ChristiansCalling, The Goals Of4th of julyBrotherly LoveAnarchyAgape LoveLiving For The MaterialServing PeopleConsider Your Call To SalvationLove Fellow Christians!ServiceOpportunityChristian LibertyReligious FreedomLoving YourselfFreedomFree WillSelf LoveFree Moral AgencyBeing LovedBrothers LoveAbuseSibling LovesisterhoodfreeChristians Being Called Brothers

1 Peter 2:16
Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover or pretext for evil, but [use it and live] as bond-servants of God. Verse ConceptsFreedom, Abuse Of Christian4th of julyCloaksPeople Of God, In NtSlavery, SpiritualAbuse, Of Christian FreedomMaliceGarments Of SinSlaves Of GodDutyChristian LibertyslaveryFreedomFree WillAbuseGod Turning Bad Things Into GoodMaking MistakesfreeChristians Are Called Servants Of God

Galatians 5:1
It was for this freedom that Christ set us free [completely liberating us]; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery [which you once removed]. Verse ConceptsAccepting ChristFreedom from the LawFaithfulness, To GodMoses, Significance OfSlavery, SpiritualStabilityStandingYokesCaptivity, MetaphoricallyChrist As Liberator4th of julySteadfastnessSubject To EvilChristian LibertyGod's YokeReligious FreedomslaveryFreedomFree Willfreeliberation

Galatians 2:5
But we did not yield to them even for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel would continue to remain with you [in its purity]. Verse ConceptsOrthodoxy, In NtA Short TimeThe Truth Of The GospelThe Purity Of The GospelShort Time For ActionGod's Word Is TrueSurrender

1 Corinthians 10:29
and by conscience I mean for the sake of the other man’s, not yours. For why is my freedom [of choice] judged by another’s conscience [another’s ethics—another’s sense of right and wrong]? Verse ConceptsConsciousnessChristian LibertyReligious FreedomFreedomJudging Others Actionsconscience

Psalm 116:16-17
O Lord, truly I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your handmaid; You have loosed my bonds. I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving and will call on the name of the Lord.

Psalm 119:45

And I will walk at liberty,
For I seek and deeply long for Your precepts.
 Verse ConceptsIndependenceGod Freeing CaptivesChristian LibertyReligious FreedomFreedom

Romans 12:9
Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing—without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good. Verse ConceptsLoveGenuinenessevil, believers' responses toHatredLove, Nature OfLove, Of Fellow ManSincerityAbhorSincerity, In Christian LivingAgape LoveSincereityThings Stuck TogetherAim At LoveHating EvilShowing HypocrisyChristian MinistersHypocritesHateHypocrisyTrue LoveUnconditional LoveLove As A Fruit Of The SpiritFake FriendsGod Turning Bad Things Into Goodhaters

2 Corinthians 6:6
in purity and sincerity, in knowledge and spiritual insight, in patience, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love, Verse ConceptsKindnessThe Divinity Of The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit, And SanctificationPatient PeoplePeople With KnowledgePure PeoplePurityBeing Patient

1 John 3:18
Little children (believers, dear ones), let us not love [merely in theory] with word or with tongue [giving lip service to compassion], but in action and in truth [in practice and in sincerity, because practical acts of love are more than words]. Verse ConceptsLoveFruit, SpiritualSincerity, In Christian LivingProfessingNew Birth, Evidenced BySincereityAim At LoveMere TalkLove For ChildrenGood ChildrenThe TongueStudyingGod's Love For UsTrue LoveEncouraging OthersLove Shown By DeedsTelling The TruthThe BibleKidsGods LoveEmotionsMotivationBeing LovedLoving One AnotherBeing PositiveFake FriendsNot Being AloneScriptureBeing DifferentLoving ChildrenBeing UniqueSpeechchristianityhelpingactingloverslovingothersdeedsCall To Action

2 Corinthians 8:8
I am not saying this as a command [to dictate to you], but to prove, by [pointing out] the enthusiasm of others, the sincerity of your love as well. Verse ConceptsGenuinenessLove, Nature OfSincerity, In Christian LivingComparisonsSincereityLove Exists Between PeopleMen's OrdersTests

1 Corinthians 13:5
It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured. Verse ConceptsAggressionBeing In LoveIrritationMannersDo Not Be SelfishPeople Forgiving OthersUnconditional Love

1 Corinthians 10:24
Let no one seek [only] his own good, but [also] that of the other person. Verse ConceptsFellowship, Among BelieversBeing A FriendBeing A ServantGrace, In Human RelationshipsLove, Abuse OfSelf DenialSelfishnessUnity, Of God's PeopleBrotherly LoveDo Not Be SelfishUnthankfulSelf LoveEthicsseekingothers

Philippians 2:4
Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. Verse ConceptsGiving To OthersSelf DenialThoughtConflict ResolutionCaringDatingCaring For OthersPersonal GoodDo Not Be SelfishUnthankfulMinding Your Own BusinessServiceHelping OthersSchoolFocusLoving EveryoneBeing YourselfFamily ProblemsPositive ThinkingEmotionsHelping Those In NeedBeing PositiveHelping Others In NeedSelf ImageattentionothersA Social BeingGood Qualities

2 Corinthians 9:2
for I know your eagerness [to promote this cause], and I have [proudly] boasted to the people of Macedonia about it, telling them that Achaia has been prepared since last year [for this contribution], and your enthusiasm has inspired the majority of them [to respond]. Verse ConceptsEnthusiasmAttitudes, to other peopleReadinessProvokingFervourZealousness, Examples OfPaul's BoastingPeople Willing

2 Corinthians 8:7
But just as you excel in everything, [and lead the way] in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in genuine concern, and in your love for us, see that you excel in this gracious work [of giving] also. Verse ConceptsFaith, Growth IneagernessAbounding, Good ThingsGenerosity, Used TowardsKnowingLove Exists Between PeopleGraceGivingReciprocitySpeechgraciousness

Hebrews 10:24
and let us consider [thoughtfully] how we may encourage one another to love and to do good deeds, Verse ConceptsGoadsGood FriendsSpiritualityThoughtProvokingBrotherly LoveAim At LoveDo Good!Exhort OthersOne's DeedsPrivileges of saintsBuilding Each Other UpEncouragementLove And RelationshipsEncouraging One AnotherEncouraging OthersLove Shown By DeedsMotivationCompetitionBuilding RelationshipsencouragingupliftingCall To Action

1 Thessalonians 3:12
And may the Lord cause you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you; Verse ConceptsAboundingCommitment, to God's peopleGrowthLove, Nature OfMinistry, In The ChurchPaul, Apostle To GentilesProgressBrotherly LoveSpiritual GrowthAgape LoveGrowth In GraceLove GrowingLoveRelationships With BoyfriendGod's Love For UsTrinityLove And RelationshipsLove And FamilyEncouraging One AnotherEncouraging OthersLoving EveryoneUnconditional LoveGrowingGods LoveLoving One AnotherPatience In RelationshipsAffections Should Not Grow Coldloving

Philippians 1:9
And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself in greater depth] in real knowledge and in practical insight, Verse ConceptsdepthGrowthLove, Nature OfLove, Of Fellow ManAboundingAbounding, Good ThingsLove For GodDiscerning God's ThingsAcquiring KnowledgeAim At LovePrayer, And God's WillLove GrowingPraying For OthersDiscernmentTrue LoveGrowingPrayingAffections Should Not Grow Cold

Hebrews 13:1
Let love of your fellow believers continue. Verse ConceptsLoveBrotherly KindnessCommitment, to God's peopleLove, For One AnotherMercy, Response To God'sMinistry, In The ChurchLove, Of Fellow ManBrotherhoodLove Fellow Christians!Loving EveryoneRelationships And DatingBeing LovedLoving One AnotherBrothers LoveSibling Lovesisterhood

1 Timothy 2:15
But women will be preserved (saved) through [the pain and dangers of] the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and holiness with self-control and discretion. Verse ConceptsBeing A WomenChild BearingSobernessAgape LoveBeing SavedRaising ChildrenGodly WomanWomen's RolesMotherhoodSanctificationHaving A Babywomanhoodchildbearing

1 Peter 1:22
Since by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves for a sincere love of the believers, [see that you] love one another from the heart [always unselfishly seeking the best for one another], Verse ConceptsGenuinenessCommitment, to God's peopleHoliness, Believers' Growth InLove, For One AnotherLove, Nature OfMinistry, In The ChurchPurificationLoving OthersLove To OthersSincerity, In Christian LivingBrotherhoodBrotherly LoveSincereityThe Truth Of The GospelBeing Cleansed From SinLove Fellow Christians!Obeying The GospelLoveLoving YourselfFamily LoveLove And FamilyTrue LoveLoving EveryoneThe SoulGods LoveHope And LoveLoving One AnotherBrothers LoveLoss Of A Loved OneNervousnessConfidence And Self EsteemlukewarmlovingLove For The Church

1 Peter 4:8
Above all, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others]. Verse ConceptsLoveGood FriendsCoveringBeing In LoveBeing A FriendLove, For One AnotherRevenge, And RetaliationSin, Deliverance From GodLove To Others Shown InBrotherly LoveAgape LoveSincereityLove Fellow Christians!People Forgiving Othersforgiving othersForgiving YourselfLove And RelationshipsFinding LoveTrue LoveLove And ForgivenessGods LoveLoving One AnotherBrothers Loveorganizationloving

1 Corinthians 14:1
Pursue [this] love [with eagerness, make it your goal], yet earnestly desire and cultivate the spiritual gifts [to be used by believers for the benefit of the church], but especially that you may prophesy [to foretell the future, to speak a new message from God to the people]. Verse ConceptsGiftsCoveting, prohibition ofeagernessdiligenceSpiritual DesiresSpiritual Gifts, Importance Of LoveHoly AmbitionPursuingTargetsAim At LoveProphesying In The ChurchSpiritualSpiritual GiftsGifts And Talents

Colossians 3:14
Beyond all these things put on and wrap yourselves in [unselfish] love, which is the perfect bond of unity [for everything is bound together in agreement when each one seeks the best for others]. Verse ConceptsanniversariesLoveLove, Nature OfRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanCharitable AttitudeLove To Others, Evidence OfAgape LoveOne ChurchCommunityAim At LoveWalking In LoveFamily UnityUnityFamily LoveGod's Love For UsAbrasionWorking TogetherLove And RelationshipsLove And FamilyTrue LoveLove MarriageGods LoveBeing LovedPatience In RelationshipsTogethernessBuilding RelationshipsMaturityeverythingloverslovingimportance

Colossians 3:12-13
Clothe yourselves therefore, as God's own chosen ones (His own picked representatives), [who are] purified and holy and well-beloved [by God Himself, by putting on behavior marked by] tenderhearted pity and mercy, kind feeling, a lowly opinion of yourselves, gentle ways, [and] patience [which is tireless and long-suffering, and has the power to endure whatever comes, with good temper]. Be gentle and forbearing with one another and, if one has a difference (a grievance or complaint) against another, readily pardoning each other; even as the Lord has [freely] forgiven you, so must you also [forgive].

Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if anyone is caught in any sin, you who are spiritual [that is, you who are responsive to the guidance of the Spirit] are to restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness [not with a sense of superiority or self-righteousness], keeping a watchful eye on yourself, so that you are not tempted as well. Verse ConceptsGentlenessFaultsConfrontationCompassion, Examples Ofdiscipline, divineRebukeSelf RespectSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictSpiritualityTemptation, ResistingThoughtWatchfulness, Of BelieversChurch DisciplineLeadershipApostate BelieversBearingCounselingConfronting SinsCorrecting A BrotherThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleLiving Not For The MaterialRestoring SinnersActing For OneselfBeing TemptedThe Entrance Of SinForgiving YourselfBrothers LoveOvercoming Adversity

Zephaniah 2:3

Seek the Lord [search diligently for Him and regard Him as the foremost necessity of your life],
All you humble of the land
Who have practiced His ordinances and have kept His commandments;
Seek righteousness, seek humility [regard them as vital].
Perhaps you will be hidden [and pardoned and rescued]
In the day of the Lord’s anger. Verse ConceptsHumilityMeeknessRighteousness, Of BelieversSeeking GodAnswered PromisesSeeking For Abstract ThingsBeing Hidden From GodBe Humble!God And The HumbleHidden From GodBeing HumbleHumble Yourselfhumblenesshumble

1 Peter 3:15
But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy—acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope and confident assurance [elicited by faith] that is within you, yet [do it] with gentleness and respect. Verse ConceptsAcknowledge, Faith In ChristAbsolute TruthAgnosticismCoolApologeticsDesires For HolinessFaith, As A Body Of BeliefsWhat Christian Should Do Alwaysevangelists, identity ofequipping, spiritualAskingHope, As ConfidenceHope, Results OfOpportunities, And SalvationReadinessReasonSensitivitySpeech, Power And Significance OfSpeech, Positive Aspects OfWatchfulness, Of BelieversWitnessing, Approaches ToWitnessing, Importance OfJesus Christ, LordMissionary WorkReasoningTestify On God's BehalfAccusations, Against Early ChristiansThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleAnswering PeopleReasons For Faith In ChristChrist Is LordReady To SpeakThe Hope Of The GospelHope For The RighteousRespectHope And FaithAnxiety And StressGentleness As A Fruit Of The SpiritHope Kjvanswersreverence

James 1:21
So get rid of all uncleanness and all that remains of wickedness, and with a humble spirit receive the word [of God] which is implanted [actually rooted in your heart], which is able to save your souls. Verse ConceptsAcceptance, Of The GospeldrossdirtReformationSin, Avoidance OfAbility, Of God To SaveReceiving God's WordPollution ForbiddenBe Humble!Being HumbleMoralityHumility And Pridehumblenesswelcome

James 3:13
Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him by his good conduct show his [good] deeds with the gentleness and humility of true wisdom. Verse ConceptsFruit, SpiritualAttitudes, to other peopleGood WorksIntelligenceHumilityWisdom, Human ImportanceSpeaking, Wisdom InThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleKnowingMan's WisdomOne's DeedsWisdomBeing Humblehumblenessbehaviorhumblewise

Titus 3:2
to slander or abuse no one, to be kind and conciliatory and gentle, showing unqualified consideration and courtesy toward everyone. Verse ConceptsEvil SpeakingGossipInjuryHumilitySlanderPeaceablenessThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleAvoid QuarrelsAbusive RelationshipsWork Ethic

Romans 14:13
Then let us not criticize one another anymore, but rather determine this—not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block or a source of temptation in another believer’s way. Verse ConceptsGood FriendsCommitment, to God's peopleInfluenceOffenceTemptation, Avoiding CausingThe Saints, Without OffenceStumbling BlocksNot JudgingDo Not HinderChristian LibertyHindrancesJudgingJudging Others Actions

1 Corinthians 8:9
Only be careful that this liberty of yours [this power to choose] does not somehow become a stumbling block [that is, a temptation to sin] to the weak [in conscience]. Verse ConceptsConsciences, In Decision MakingLove, Abuse OfOffenceConsideration Of OthersUnselfishnessWeakness, PhysicalBad ExampleBeing a ModelThe Saints, Without OffenceStumbling BlocksDo Not HinderHelp The WeakMinistering To The UnsavedChristian LibertyHindrancesReligious FreedomFreedomWeaknessExerciseTaking Care Of Your BodyAbuseJudging Others Actionsconsciencelimitations

Psalm 73:15

If I had said, “I will say this,” [and expressed my feelings],
I would have betrayed the generation of Your children.
 Verse ConceptsThe Saints, Without OffenceIsrael As Sons Of GodHurt And Betrayal

Romans 14:21
It is good [to do the right thing and] not eat meat or drink wine, or do anything that offends your brother and weakens him spiritually. Verse ConceptsAbstinenceAbstinence as a disciplineAlcoholdrinking, abstention fromAppearance Of EvilSelf DenialThe Saints, Without OffenceBrotherly LoveAbstaining From MeatsCausing Others To StumbleDrinking WineNot Drinking WineDo Not HinderWeaknessEating Meatporkalcoholism

1 Corinthians 8:13
Therefore, if [my eating a certain] food causes my brother to stumble (sin), I will not eat [such] meat ever again, so that I will not cause my brother to stumble. Verse ConceptsAbstinenceGiving, Of OneselfSelf DisciplineSelf DenialThe Saints, Without OffenceBrotherly LoveAdaptabilityDo Not HinderEating Meatpork

Exodus 32:21
Then Moses said to Aaron, “What did this people do to you, that you have brought so great a sin on them?” Verse ConceptsAaron, Sins OfThe Saints, Without OffenceWhat Do They Do?

1 Samuel 2:24
No, my sons; for the report that I keep hearing from the passers-by among the Lord’s people is not good. Verse ConceptsThe Saints, Without Offence

1 Corinthians 8:9
Only be careful that this liberty of yours [this power to choose] does not somehow become a stumbling block [that is, a temptation to sin] to the weak [in conscience]. Verse ConceptsConsciences, In Decision MakingLove, Abuse OfOffenceConsideration Of OthersUnselfishnessWeakness, PhysicalBad ExampleBeing a ModelThe Saints, Without OffenceStumbling BlocksDo Not HinderHelp The WeakMinistering To The UnsavedChristian LibertyHindrancesReligious FreedomFreedomWeaknessExerciseTaking Care Of Your BodyAbuseJudging Others Actionsconsciencelimitations

Philippians 1:10
so that you may learn to recognize and treasure what is excellent [identifying the best, and distinguishing moral differences], and that you may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ [actually living lives that lead others away from sin]; Verse ConceptsGenuinenessBlamelessness, In Christian LivingRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanReceptivenessConduct, ProperThe Saints, Without OffenceHarmlessnessSincereityThe Fact Of That DayPurityDiscernmentPositive ThinkingBeing PositiveExcellence

Matthew 5:29-30
If your right eye serves as a trap to ensnare you or is an occasion for you to stumble and sin, pluck it out and throw it away. It is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be cast into hell (Gehenna). And if your right hand serves as a trap to ensnare you or is an occasion for you to stumble and sin, cut it off and cast it from you. It is better that you lose one of your members than that your entire body should be cast into hell (Gehenna).

Romans 16:17
I urge you, brothers and sisters, to keep your eyes on those who cause dissensions and create obstacles or introduce temptations [for others] to commit sin, [acting in ways] contrary to the doctrine which you have learned. Turn away from them. Verse ConceptsAvoiding SinCommunityDiscorddisagreementsMinistry, In The ChurchParticipation, In SinExcommunicationTeachingWatchfulness, Of BelieversWatchfulness, Of LeadersFellowship With WickedThe Saints, Without OffenceCorrecting A BrotherControlling PeopleDivision Among ChristiansAvoiding EvilName CallingSchismsBad CompanyEvil AssociationsdissatisfactionDissensionMisteachingAvoid Being HinderedAvoid QuarrelsHaving No DealingsProblem PeopleHindrancesPitfallsDisunityFake Friendsdivisionshunningdoctrine

Acts 24:16
In view of this, I also do my best and strive always to have a clear conscience before God and before men. Verse ConceptsClear ConsciencesWhat Christian Should Do AlwaysHonestyJustice, In Believers' LivesKnowledge Of Good And EvilReputationStriving With GodThe Saints, Without OffenceMan's Conduct Towards GodWitness Before MenExerciseconscienceriskpracticestrivingClear Conscience Before God

Mark 9:50
Salt is good and useful; but if salt has lost its saltiness (purpose), how will you make it salty? Have salt within yourselves continually, and be at peace with one another.” Verse ConceptsGoalsSaltPeace, In Christian LivingPersonal ContactTastelessnessSeek PeaceTastelessSournessChemicalsLosing FriendsGood Qualities

1 Thessalonians 5:13
and [we ask that you appreciate them and] hold them in the highest esteem in love because of their work [on your behalf]. Live in peace with one another. Verse ConceptsdisagreementsPeace, In Christian LivingAgape LoveCompatibilityHonour The HonourableLove Fellow Christians!Seek PeaceRespectSelf WorthSelf EsteemTreating OthersPeace As A Fruit Of The SpiritRespecting AuthorityLeadership Qualities

Romans 12:18
If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Verse ConceptsAbusive HusbandsAbuse From a SpouseGoalsGood FriendsContention, SolutionsPeacemakersRelationshipsRevenge, And RetaliationPeace, In Christian LivingPeaceablenessPossibilities For PeoplePossible For PeopleSeek PeacePeaceMaking Peace With EnemiesLiveDoing Your Best

Hebrews 12:14
Continually pursue peace with everyone, and the sanctification without which no one will [ever] see the Lord. Verse ConceptsContention, SolutionsPursuing Goodethics, incentives towardsBeing BitterHoliness Of MinistersHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfPeacemakersRelationshipsRest, PhysicalSanctification, Nature And BasisSeeing GodPursuing PeoplePeace, In Christian LivingAttitudes Of HolinessPeaceablenessSeek PeacePeaceHolinessMaking Peace With EnemiesPurityGodly ManSanctificationeffortstrivingimpossible

Psalm 34:14

Turn away from evil and do good;
Seek peace and pursue it. Verse ConceptsPursuing Goodevil, believers' responses todiscipleship, nature ofGood WorksGospel, Requirements OfPursuingRepentance, Nature OfSin, Avoidance OfPeace, In Christian LivingTurning From EvilDo Good!Seek PeaceGood And EvilPeacePeace And ComfortStaying PositiveGod Turning Bad Things Into Good

1 Peter 3:11

“He must turn away from wickedness and do what is right.
He must search for peace [with God, with self, with others] and pursue it eagerly [actively—not merely desiring it].
 Verse ConceptsPursuing Goodevil, believers' responses toAffirmative ActionPeace, In Christian LivingPursuingTurning From EvilDo Good!Seek Peaceshunning

2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, believers, rejoice! Be made complete [be what you should be], be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace [enjoy the spiritual well-being experienced by believers who walk closely with God]; and the God of love and peace [the source of lovingkindness] will be with you. Verse ConceptsGoalsFellowship, With GodPeace, From GoddisagreementsGod, Perfection OfRest, PhysicalSanctification, Means And ResultsPeace, In Christian LivingSpiritual PeaceFarewellsCooperationLast WordsHuman ComfortGod Will Be With YouGod Of PeacePeople ImprovedSeek PeaceAgreeing With One AnotherBuilding Each Other UpUnityEncouragementHealing And ComfortPeace And ComfortSiblingsFriendship And LoveThe MindEncouraging One AnotherEncouraging OthersStaying PositiveHope And LoveLoving One AnotherBeing PositiveBrothers LoveTogethernessMaturitySibling Lovesisterhoodencouragingstrivingupliftinggoodbyes

2 Timothy 2:22
Run away from youthful lusts—pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those [believers] who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Verse ConceptsFruit, SpiritualCriminalsPursuing GoodDesires For HolinessAvoiding SinFaith, Growth InCommitment, to GodChastitydesiresCalling upon GodLustRighteousness, Of BelieversRunningSeductionSin, Avoidance OfYouthYoung MenLoving OthersLove To OthersPeace, In Christian LivingCourtingMasturbationFruits Of RighteousnessPriorities In LifePursuingEvil PassionsAgape LoveLimitations Of YouthMaintaining FaithEvil FleeingAvoiding EvilEvil DesiresDatingAim At LovePure PeopleSeek PeacePartyingAdolescent DepressionPurityPassionPeace As A Fruit Of The SpiritResisting Temptationshunning

Zechariah 8:19
“Thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘The fast of the fourth [month to mourn the breaching of Jerusalem’s walls], the fast of the fifth [month to mourn the temple’s destruction], the fast of the seventh [month to mourn Gedaliah’s assassination], and the fast of the tenth [month to mourn the siege of Jerusalem] will become times of joy and gladness and cheerful feasts for the house of Judah; so [to bring this about] love truth and peace.’ Verse ConceptsFeastsFasting, Nature OfJoy, Of IsraelPeace, In Christian LivingMonth 4Month 5Month 7Month 10Fasting RegularlyFuture Rejoicing In GodLoving GoodMonthsFastingCelebrationFasting And Prayer

Romans 14:19
So then, let us pursue [with enthusiasm] the things which make for peace and the building up of one another [things which lead to spiritual growth]. Verse ConceptsEdification, Of BelieversCharacterdisagreementsPeacemakersRelationshipsStrifeUnity Among BelieversPeace, In Christian LivingBrotherly LovePursuingBuilding Up The ChurchPursuing GoodNetworkingBuilding Each Other UpEducationeffort

Psalm 120:7

I am for peace, but when I speak,
They are for war. Verse ConceptsWarfare, Nature OfQuarrelsPeace, In Christian LivingPeace, In The WickedDissensionContentiousnessMen Of PeaceReady For WarMaking Peace With EnemiesWar

Esther 10:3
For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews and in favor with his many fellow people, for he worked for the good of his people and spoke for the welfare and peace of his whole nation. Verse ConceptsPeace, In Christian LivingSecond Being

Psalm 119:175

Let my soul live that it may praise You,
And let Your ordinances help me.
 Verse ConceptsPraiseSpiritual Life, Described ByGod Help!Praise The Lord!LiveSupport

Psalm 51:15

O Lord, open my lips,
That my mouth may declare Your praise.
 Verse ConceptsThe Lips Of The RighteousPraiseLipsMouthsPraise, Manner And Methods OfRevival, PersonalSpeech, Positive Aspects OfPraise, Should Be Offered ByPraise The Lord!Praising God With Your Mouth

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a consecrated nation, a [special] people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies [the wonderful deeds and virtues and perfections] of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Verse ConceptsCherishingDarkness, Deliverance FromAccess To God, In Old TestamentPraiseenlightenmentThe Church As The ElectChoicesBeing ChosenGod, Will OfWhat Heaven Will Be LikeHoliness, As Set Apart For GodHoliness, Believers' Growth InLight, SpiritualHeaven,  Redeemed CommunityMission, Of IsraelPeople Of God, In NtPraise, Reasons ForPriesthood, In NtGod PossessingSpeech, Positive Aspects OfWitnessing, Importance OfWorship, Reasons ForThe Call Of GodHeaven, Worshiping GodNames And Titles For The ChristianSpiritual Blindness, Removal OfCalling, Of ChristiansOld Testament People As TypesFrom Darkness To LightComing Out Of DarknessFew PriestsA Holy NationA Kingdom Of PriestsRoyal PriesthoodShowing Forth His PraiseElectLightUnconditional LoveRaceExcellenceroyaltypriestsLight As A Symbol Of Salvation

Isaiah 43:21

“The people whom I formed for Myself
Will make known My praise. Verse ConceptsFreedom, Acts Of In OtPraiseWorship, Reasons ForPraise The Lord!Man's Relationship With His CreatorShowing Forth His Praise

Psalm 34:3

O magnify the Lord with me,
And let us lift up His name together. Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodCoolInvitationsHonouring GodHuman Duty To Glorify GodSelf WorthWorshiping GodPraise And WorshipWorshiping TogetherCelebrationgreatnesscelebratingwelcome

Psalm 95:1
O come, let us sing joyfully to the Lord;
Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation.
 Verse ConceptsPraiseJoy In WorshipShouting For JoyGod, The RockRocksShoutingSingingWorship, Elements OfSalvation, Illustrations OfGod My SalvationWorshiping Togetherjoyfuladorationjoyfulness

1 Chronicles 16:35

Then say, “Save us, O God of our salvation;
Gather us together and rescue us from the nations,
That we may give thanks to Your holy name,
And glory in Your praise.”
 Verse ConceptsGod, Holiness OfSalvation, Sought ByGathering Israel

Psalm 106:47

Save us, O Lord our God,
And gather us from among the nations,
That we may give thanks to Your holy name
And glory in praising You.
 Verse ConceptsGathering IsraelSave Us!

Isaiah 42:12

Let them give glory to the Lord
And declare His praise in the islands and coastlands.
 Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodPraisePraise, Reasons ForPraise And Worship

Isaiah 61:3

To grant to those who mourn in Zion the following:
To give them a turban instead of dust [on their heads, a sign of mourning],
The oil of joy instead of mourning,
The garment [expressive] of praise instead of a disheartened spirit.
So they will be called the trees of righteousness [strong and magnificent, distinguished for integrity, justice, and right standing with God],
The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified. Verse ConceptsAnointing With OilAttitudes Of PraiseAshesGod, The ProviderPraise, Manner And Methods OfSpirit, Emotional Aspects OfHoly Spirit, Types OfBeauty Of GodRestored JoyOlive OilComfort In AfflictionClothed With Good ThingsOaksMetaphorical PlantingA Righteous PeopleAshes Of HumiliationInternal AdornmentShowing Forth His PraiseYou Will Rejoice In SalvationHeavinessGarmentsSpiritual crownsGrieving With HopeBeauty Of NatureRosesDespairThe Beauty Of NatureBeing Beautifulanniversary

Acts 16:25
But about midnight when Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them; Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, Examples OfHourHymnsNightOppression, God's Attitude ToPraise, Examples OfPraise, Manner And Methods OfPrayer, As Asking GodPrayerfulnessSingingSongsWorship, Times ForAll Night PrayersPrayer MeetingsThe Holy Spirit Giving JoyMidnightThose Singing PraiseSpecific Praising Of GodNamed Individuals Who PrayedPrayer During Hard Timesjail

James 5:13
Is anyone among you suffering? He must pray. Is anyone joyful? He is to sing praises [to God]. Verse ConceptsCheerfulnessAfflictions, Prayer DuringBeing A Perfect ChristianAttitudes Of PrayerfulnessAttitudes Of PraisePrayer, As Asking GodSingingSongsPraiseMerrinessPraise The Lord With Music!SufferingOvercoming Hard TimesGrateful HeartIllnessHardshipGetting Through Hard TimesPatience In Hard TimesPrayer During Hard TimesPrayingproblemshurting

Matthew 10:29-31
Are not two little sparrows sold for a penny? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father's leave (consent) and notice. But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, then; you are of more value than many sparrows.

Matthew 10:9
Do not take gold, or silver, or [even] copper money in your money belt, Verse ConceptsCopperBeltsPursesBrassLacking MoneyMoney Boxcats

Matthew 6:33
But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also. Verse ConceptsAcknowledging GodGiving, Of TimeAbundant LifeCoolBeing FirstDiligence, Rewards OfClaimsBeing AfraidJustification, Necessity OfKnowing God, Effects OfPresent, TheRighteousness, Of BelieversSecuritySeeking GodWorryPriorityProvisionsLife's PurposePriorities In LifeFinancial AdviceSeeking Things AboveAdding BlessingFirst ActionsFirst ThingsChrist Our RighteousnessGreat ThingsRighteousnessFocusRelationship TroublesPutting God FirstTrust In RelationshipsTrusting God And Not WorryingTaking Care Of Your BodyTaking Care Of The Earthdistractionsmathseeking

Genesis 28:20-21
Then Jacob made a vow, saying, If God will be with me and will keep me in this way that I go and will give me food to eat and clothing to wear, So that I may come again to my father's house in peace, then the Lord shall be my God;

Genesis 24:12-14
And he said, O Lord, God of my master Abraham, I pray You, cause me to meet with good success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham. See, I stand here by the well of water, and the daughters of the men of the city are coming to draw water. And let it so be that the girl to whom I say, I pray you, let down your jar that I may drink, and she replies, Drink, and I will give your camels drink also -- "let her be the one whom You have selected and appointed and indicated for Your servant Isaac [to be a wife to him]; and by it I shall know that You have shown kindness and faithfulness to my master.

Psalm 16:8

I have set the Lord continually before me;
Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
 Verse ConceptsComfortingGod, Present EverywhereHandsHand Of GodMeditationPerseveranceRest, PhysicalRight Hand Of GodSaints, Communion With GodImmovable SaintsNearness To GodEncouragement In LifeGod With YouNot MovedRight SidesGod Always With YouPrivileges of saintsBeing Devoted to GodFocusPutting God FirstMeditation On God Himself

Psalm 139:10

Even there Your hand will lead me,
And Your right hand will take hold of me.
 Verse ConceptsDivine LeadingGuardiansHand Of GodProvidenceRight Hand Of God

Proverbs 16:3

Commit your works to the Lord [submit and trust them to Him],
And your plans will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance].
 Verse ConceptsCommitmentAcknowledging GodGiving To GodCommitment, to GodSecrets To SuccessFormulas For SuccessDestinyGoal SettingEntrustingCareer SuccessDedicationGod's PlanTrusting God's PlanSurrenderPutting God FirstGods PlanWorking For GodThoughtsDoing Your BestPathsAcknowledgedGod's Plan For UsWorking For The Lordworkingeffortbaseballalignmentmarketingdeeds

1 Samuel 30:6
Further, David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, for all of them were embittered, each man for his sons and daughters. But David felt strengthened and encouraged in the Lord his God. Verse ConceptsPrayerfulnessResentment, Against PeopleStoningBeing BitterBraveryRelying Upon GodGod Strengthening PeopleFear Of StoningCourage And StrengthFamily StrengthStress And Hard TimesFamily ProblemsTragedyMotivationencouragingupliftingmyselfFinding Comfort In God

Acts 12:5
So Peter was kept in prison, but fervent and persistent prayer for him was being made to God by the church. Verse ConceptsChristiansPrayer, As Asking GodPrayer, In The ChurchPrayerfulnessPrisonersSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictAfflicted, Duty To ThemThe Church UniversalPraying TogetherPrayer During PersecutionPraying For OthersPrayingBreaking Chainsjail

Ephesians 5:11
Do not participate in the worthless and unproductive deeds of darkness, but instead expose them [by exemplifying personal integrity, moral courage, and godly character]; Verse ConceptsDarkness, As A Symbol Of SinFutilityevil, believers' responses toParticipation, In SinPeer PressureSecret SinsBad CompanyNecromancyDarkness Of EvilSin Made KnownFruitless LearningFellowship With SinnersHaving No DealingsDarknessMoviesRelationships And Dating

Leviticus 19:17
‘You shall not hate your brother in your heart; you may most certainly rebuke your neighbor, but shall not incur sin because of him. Verse ConceptsAngerConfrontationChallengesIncurring GuiltParticipation, In SinRebukeLove To Others Shown InDuties To NeighboursReproving PeopleGuiltSibling Love

Philippians 2:15
so that you may prove yourselves to be blameless and guileless, innocent and uncontaminated, children of God without blemish in the midst of a [morally] crooked and [spiritually] perverted generation, among whom you are seen as bright lights [beacons shining out clearly] in the world [of darkness], Verse ConceptsAdoption, descriptions ofCorruption, Of HumanityCommitment, to the worldBlameReproachRadiancyLiving In The LightRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanStarsUniverseCharacter Of SaintsConduct, ProperAdoption Should Lead To HolinessSaints, As PilgrimsHarmlessnessVengeanceSons Of GodRadiant LivesSpiritual AdoptionAdoption ProducesLiving As God's ChildrenTwisted WaysPeople Made PerfectPure PeopleGood ChildrenComplainingcriticism

Proverbs 24:25

But to those [honorable judges] who rebuke the wicked, it will go well with them and they will find delight,
And a good blessing will come upon them.
 Verse ConceptsBlessingReproving Peoplerebuking

Proverbs 9:8

Do not correct a scoffer [who foolishly ridicules and takes no responsibility for his error] or he will hate you;
Correct a wise man [who learns from his error], and he will love you.
 Verse ConceptsReproofDespisersScoffersHating The RighteousHatehaterscriticismrebukingmockers

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous [thoughtfully] strike (correct) me—it is a kindness [done to encourage my spiritual maturity].
It is [the choicest anointing] oil on the head;
Let my head not refuse [to accept and acknowledge and learn from] it;
For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds.
 Verse ConceptsCriticism, amongst believersevil, believers' responses toSpeech, Positive Aspects OfAdmonition, Of ChristiansOlive OilAccepting Beatingsnegativityrebuking

1 Corinthians 6:7
Why, the very fact that you have lawsuits with one another is already a defeat. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded? Verse ConceptsdefeatRevenge, And RetaliationTypes Of ChristRobbing PeopleWronging Other PeopleInjusticeMoralityMoral Decay

Proverbs 20:22

Do not say, “I will repay evil”;
Wait [expectantly] for the Lord, and He will rescue and save you.
 Verse ConceptsGrudgesOppression, God's Attitude ToRevenge, And RetaliationSpiteVengeanceNot AvengingRepaying Evil For EvilLoving Your EnemiesAn Eye For An Eye

Matthew 5:39-40
But I say to you, Do not resist the evil man [who injures you]; but if anyone strikes you on the right jaw or cheek, turn to him the other one too. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your undershirt (tunic), let him have your coat also.

Psalm 18:43

You have rescued me from the contentions of the people;
You have placed me as the head of the nations;
A people whom I have not known serve me.
 Verse ConceptsHeadshipServing PeopleNot Knowing PeopleHead As ChiefServingConflictServant Leadership

2 Samuel 22:44

“You also have rescued me from strife with my [own] people;
You have kept me as the head of the nations.
People whom I have not known served me.
 Verse ConceptsServing PeopleNot Knowing PeopleForeigners Included Among The PeopleHead As ChiefServingpreservation

Genesis 13:8
So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no strife and disagreement between you and me, nor between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, because we are relatives. Verse ConceptsAbraham, Testing And VictoryLove Between RelativesConflictFamily ConflictResolving Conflict

Ephesians 4:3
Make every effort to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace [each individual working together to make the whole successful]. Verse ConceptsAgreement, Among ChristiansFellowship, In The GospeleagernessdisagreementsRelationshipsUnity, Of God's PeopleUnity Among BelieversMendingOne ChurchCommunitySeek PeaceFamily UnityPeaceUnityKeeping FaithPeace As A Fruit Of The SpiritStaying Strong During Hard TimesTogethernesseffortstriving

Psalm 35:1
Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me;
Fight against those who fight against me.
Verse ConceptsFirst To FightBattleEnemy Attacksstriving

Jeremiah 18:19

Pay attention to me, O Lord [and intercede];
Listen to what my adversaries are saying [and are plotting against me]—
 Verse ConceptsIngratitude, Examples OfPay Attention O God!

Philippians 2:14
Do everything without murmuring or questioning [the providence of God], Verse ConceptsResentment, Against PeopleArgumentsdisagreementsMurmuringStrifeArguingComplaintsGrumblingAvoid QuarrelsDo Not GrumbleAttitudeDutyQuestioning GodDisunityComplaining

Philippians 2:3
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit [through factional motives, or strife], but with [an attitude of] humility [being neither arrogant nor self-righteous], regard others as more important than yourselves. Verse ConceptsCoolAmbition, negative aspects ofAdultsBeing A LeaderIndividualismSelfishnessSelf Righteousness, Nature OfSuperiorityThoughtUnselfishnessNothingNot MeBe Humble!Do Not Be ProudDo Not Be SelfishSelf CenterednessBeing HumbleSelf LoveSelf EsteemTreating OthersSelflessnessValueHumility And PrideHelping Others In Needhumblenessmindsetothers

2 Timothy 2:14
Remind the people of these facts, and solemnly charge them in the presence of God to avoid petty controversy over words, which does no good, and [upsets and undermines and] ruins [the faith of] those who listen. Verse ConceptsFutilityDiscorddisagreementsInfluenceUseless ThingsArguingQuarrelsDestruction Of The WickedReminders Of The GospelUseless WordsAvoid QuarrelsUseless Words And ThinkingErrorPositive Thinkingdistractionsremembrancestrivingdoctrine

Romans 13:13
Let us conduct ourselves properly and honorably as in the [light of] day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and irresponsibility, not in quarreling and jealousy. Verse ConceptsLewdnessLicentiousnessAbstinence as a disciplineAffection, EvilAdultsUsing The DayAlcoholdrinking, abstention fromChastityAppearance Of EvilJealousyLeisure, And PastimesSexual AberrationsSanctification, Means And ResultsOrderliness In Personal DevotionLasciviousnessSexual ChastityDrunkenness, ResultsSexual SinsDatingRevelryRiotsAlcohol AbuseAvoid ImmoralityAvoid QuarrelsAvoiding JealousyDo Not Get DrunkAbstaining From DrugsPartyingDrunkennessSports

Ephesians 6:16
Above all, lift up the [protective] shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Verse ConceptsArmor of GodFaith, And Blessings Of GodArrows, Figurative OfBeing AwakeArmourRefugeShieldsSpiritual Warfare, ArmourArmor ProtectionBelievingFire Of EvilExtinguishingSatanArrowsSpiritual WarfareResolving Conflictdistractionsarmor

1 Peter 5:9
But resist him, be firm in your faith [against his attack—rooted, established, immovable], knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being experienced by your brothers and sisters throughout the world. [You do not suffer alone.] Verse Conceptsevil, believers' responses toenemies, of believersPersecution, Attitudes ToPurity, Moral And SpiritualSpiritual Warfare, ArmourBrotherhoodSteadfastnessStanding In The GatewayStanding FirmAfflictionsstruggleSufferingIdentityEncouraging OthersFamily ProblemsHardshipStrugglesResisting TemptationIdentity In ChristOvercoming AdversityexperiencesteadfasttrailsChristians Being Called Brothers

Matthew 6:13

‘And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. [For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.]’ Verse ConceptsGod, Glory OfGod, As Saviorevil, origins ofevil, believers' responses toThe Lord's PrayerPower, God's SavingPresent, TheRescueRestraintSatan, As DeceiverSatan, As TempterSatan, Resistance ToSin, Causes OfSin, Avoidance OfSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictTemptation, ResistingTemptation, Sources OfVictory, Over Spiritual ForcesGod's Glory RevealedEnticementBeing TemptedSave Us!AddictionTemptationResisting TemptationGod Delivering From Evil

Matthew 26:41
Keep actively watching and praying that you may not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Verse ConceptsAttitudes Of PrayerfulnessPrayerfulnessReadinessSatan, As TempterSin, Avoidance OfSleep, SpiritualSpirit, Nature OfSpiritual VitalitySpiritual Warfare, As ConflictTemptation, ResistingWatchfulness, Of BelieversWeakness, SpiritualLukewarmnessEnticementDivine SympathyVigilanceLimitations Of The BodyBeing TemptedPeople WillingTemptationHuman Nature, OvercomingStaying StrongStaying Strong And Not Giving UpWeaknessStaying Strong During Hard TimesResisting TemptationPrayer During Hard TimesPrayingexams

1 Peter 5:8
Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour. Verse ConceptsAlcoholAdversityevil, origins ofenemies, of believersBitingAttitudes Of WatchfulnessSatan, Titles ForLions, Figurative Use OfLionsPersecution, Nature OfReadinessSatan, As TempterSelf ControlSleep, SpiritualSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictSpiritual Warfare, Causes OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InWatchfulness, Of BelieversBeing PreparedSatan, Character OfSatan, Compared With AnimalsNames And Titles For SatanClairvoyancesDrugs, Illegal NarcoticsConqueringSatan, Work OfSatanic InvasionVigilanceAlcohol AbuseDisturbanceWanderersAnimals Eating PeopleLike CreaturesMental AbuseBe Wise!Those Looking For PeopleSatanLuciferGuarding Yourself

Matthew 26:41
Keep actively watching and praying that you may not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Verse ConceptsAttitudes Of PrayerfulnessPrayerfulnessReadinessSatan, As TempterSin, Avoidance OfSleep, SpiritualSpirit, Nature OfSpiritual VitalitySpiritual Warfare, As ConflictTemptation, ResistingWatchfulness, Of BelieversWeakness, SpiritualLukewarmnessEnticementDivine SympathyVigilanceLimitations Of The BodyBeing TemptedPeople WillingTemptationHuman Nature, OvercomingStaying StrongStaying Strong And Not Giving UpWeaknessStaying Strong During Hard TimesResisting TemptationPrayer During Hard TimesPrayingexams

Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if anyone is caught in any sin, you who are spiritual [that is, you who are responsive to the guidance of the Spirit] are to restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness [not with a sense of superiority or self-righteousness], keeping a watchful eye on yourself, so that you are not tempted as well. Verse ConceptsGentlenessFaultsConfrontationCompassion, Examples Ofdiscipline, divineRebukeSelf RespectSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictSpiritualityTemptation, ResistingThoughtWatchfulness, Of BelieversChurch DisciplineLeadershipApostate BelieversBearingCounselingConfronting SinsCorrecting A BrotherThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleLiving Not For The MaterialRestoring SinnersActing For OneselfBeing TemptedThe Entrance Of SinForgiving YourselfBrothers LoveOvercoming Adversity

Romans 14:13
Then let us not criticize one another anymore, but rather determine this—not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block or a source of temptation in another believer’s way. Verse ConceptsGood FriendsCommitment, to God's peopleInfluenceOffenceTemptation, Avoiding CausingThe Saints, Without OffenceStumbling BlocksNot JudgingDo Not HinderChristian LibertyHindrancesJudgingJudging Others Actions

Ephesians 4:25
Therefore, rejecting all falsehood [whether lying, defrauding, telling half-truths, spreading rumors, any such as these], speak truth each one with his neighbor, for we are all parts of one another [and we are all parts of the body of Christ]. Verse ConceptsAppreciationChrist's LimbsEvil SpeakingBody Of Christ, The ChurchDeceit, Practice OfDeception, Christians Must Not PracticeJustice, In Believers' LivesLiesUnity, Of God's PeopleChurch, Unity OfFalsehoodSpeaking TruthLyingTelling The Truthlieing

Zechariah 8:16
These are the things which you should do: speak the truth with one another; judge with truth and pronounce the judgment that brings peace in [the courts at] your gates. Verse ConceptsLawsuitsBusiness At The GatewayJudging RightlyPerforming The TruthSpeaking TruthDoing God's WorksSeek PeaceJudgmentsTelling The Truth

Joshua 24:14
“Now, therefore, fear the Lord and serve Him in sincerity and in truth; remove the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the [Euphrates] River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. Verse ConceptsCommitment, to Godethics, personalReverence, And God's NatureSincerity, In Christian LivingFear Of GodSincereityAbandoning ThingsPutting Away Other GodsServing One's Own GodsBeyond The EuphratesFear God!Serving God

1 Samuel 12:24
Only fear the Lord [with awe and profound reverence] and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, To GodCommitment, to GodDevotion To GodMeditationReverence, And God's NatureThoughtWorship, Acceptable AttitudesFear Of The LordReverence To GodWhole HeartednessFear Of GodThoughtfulnessFear God!Fearing GodServing God

1 Kings 2:4
so that the Lord may fulfill His promise concerning me, saying, ‘If your sons are careful regarding their way [of life], to walk before Me in truth with all their heart and mind and with all their soul, you shall not fail to have a man (descendant) on the throne of Israel.’ Verse ConceptsHeart, And Holy SpiritWalking In The TruthThroneWatchfulness, Of BelieversWhole HeartednessSaul And David

2 Kings 20:3
“Please, O Lord, remember now [with compassion] how I have walked before You in faithfulness and truth and with a whole heart [entirely devoted to You], and have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, Examples OfCommitment, to GodWeepingOthers MourningPeople Mourning Catastrophe

Psalm 145:18

The Lord is near to all who call on Him,
To all who call on Him in truth (without guile).
 Verse Conceptsdrawing near to GodGod, Present EverywhereSanctification, Means And ResultsPrayer, Offered WithAnswered PromisesNearness To GodGod SurroundingGod Answers PrayerGod's CallA Broken HeartHelping Those In NeedBroken HeartsTrusting God's Will

John 4:24
God is spirit [the Source of life, yet invisible to mankind], and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” Verse ConceptsGod, As SpiritDeceit, Practice OfDeception, Christians Must Not PracticePrayer, And WorshipRightsOrderliness In Corporate WorshipSpiritsPrayer, Offered WithThe Holy Spirit In The ChurchWorship With The HeartThat Which Is SpiritualPerforming The TruthGod's NatureNature Of GodWorshiping GodGod Being With UsWorshiping TogetherWork EthicEthicsegoadoration

1 Corinthians 13:6
It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail]. Verse ConceptsGood FriendsDelighting, Wrong Kinds OfPerforming The TruthLack Of RejoicingInjustice

1 Corinthians 5:8
Therefore, let us celebrate the feast, not with old leaven, nor with leaven of vice and malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and [untainted] truth. Verse ConceptsDeceit, Practice OfDeception, Christians Must Not PracticeHonestySpiteSincereityLeavenedGod's Truthnot celebrating christmasthe anniversary FeastsSexual Puritycelebrating

Philippians 4:8
Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart]. Verse ConceptsBattlesBad ThoughtsBad ParentsAwesome Godethics, personalBeing A MotherBeing An EncouragerInnocence, Teaching OnJustice, In Believers' LivesMeditationMorality, And CreationSeductionTemperIntegrityVirtueControlling Your ThoughtsCourtingThinkingThoughtfulnessSeeking Things AboveLast WordsThinking ArightThingsBeauty Of ThingsPure ThingsCleanlinessMoviesAntidepressantsFocusPositive ThinkingThoughtsInner BeautyExcellencepositivityGood Qualities

Proverbs 23:23

Buy truth, and do not sell it;
Get wisdom and instruction and understanding. Verse ConceptsAmazingBuying and sellingStudyTradeAcquiring WisdomBuying God's GiftEducationStudyingDoing Your BestNever Giving UpDiscipline ChildSaving Moneynegativityinvestingcultureriskparenthood

Proverbs 3:3

Do not let mercy and kindness and truth leave you [instead let these qualities define you];
Bind them [securely] around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart.
 Verse ConceptsLifestylesActs of KindnessNecksRopesTabletsWritingFaithful, Choose To RemainBindingJoined To GoodWriting On PeopleBlessingFaithfulnessfitnessdevotionclosuregraciousness

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