Thematic Bible: Saints should
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Faith » Saints should » Have full assurance of
yet I am not ashamed, for I know in whom I have confided, and I am persuaded he is able to keep what I have committed to him against that day.
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let us draw near with sincerity, in full assurance of faith, having our consciences purified from guilt, and our bodies washed with pure water.
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Faith » Saints should » Be sincere in
such a charge will produce that charity, which arises from purity, from a good conscience, and a sincere belief:
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especially when I reflect upon the sincerity of your faith, and the attachment your grand-mother Lois first show'd, and then your mother Eunice, examples which I am persuaded you will follow.
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Faith » Saints should » Continue in
encouraging the disciples, exhorting them to persevere in the faith, representing that it is thro' much tribulation that we must enter into the kingdom of God.
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provided you continue well-grounded and settled in the faith, and do not abandon that hope which has been offer'd to you by the gospel, and is proclaim'd to all mankind; of which I Paul am made a minister.
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Faith » Saints should » Stand fast in
Be upon the watch, stand firm in the faith, behave your selves like men of fortitude:
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Faith » Saints should » Abound in
that as you excel in every thing, in faith, in language, mystical knowledge, in all virtue, and in your affection to us; I hope you will excel too in this charitable disposition.
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Faith » Saints should » Be grounded and settled in
provided you continue well-grounded and settled in the faith, and do not abandon that hope which has been offer'd to you by the gospel, and is proclaim'd to all mankind; of which I Paul am made a minister.
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Faith » Saints should » Hold, with a good conscience
assisted by faith and a good conscience: for some having discarded the one, have entirely lost the other.
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Faith » Saints should » Be strong in
he was not incredulously diffident of the divine promise; but was strong in faith, and did honour to God, by the full persuasion he had, that what he had promised, he was able also to perform. and therefore it was accounted to him for righteousness. read more.
now this saying, "that it was accounted to him," was not written for his sake alone, but for us also, to whom it shall be accounted, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead,
now this saying, "that it was accounted to him," was not written for his sake alone, but for us also, to whom it shall be accounted, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead,
Faith » Saints should » Pray for the increase of
The Apostles having said to the Lord, increase our faith, he answer'd them,
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Glorifying God » Saints should » Resolve on
Glorifying God » Saints should » Unite in
that ye may unanimously with one voice glorify God, even the father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Glorifying God » Saints should » Persevere in
Hatred » Saints should » Expect
and ye shall be hated by all the world for professing my name: but he that perseveres unto the end, shall escape.
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if the world hate you, consider that it hated me before it hated you. if you were of the world, the world would love its own: but because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world does hate you.
Hatred » Saints should » Return good for
but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who traduce you, and persecute you:
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Hatred » Saints should » Not rejoice in the calamities of those who exhibit
Hatred » Saints should » Not marvel at
Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.
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Humility » Saints should » Beware of false
Let no man condemn you, from an affectation of humility, in worshipping of Angels, boldly prying into matters which he knows nothing of, being vainly puft up with his Jewish conceits:
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by which indeed they make a pretence to wisdom, by a worship of their own devising, by an air of humility, and self-denial, and a disregard to the gratifications of sense.
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Humility » Saints should » Walk with
I therefore the prisoner for the Lord, beseech you to live suitably to the offers that have been made to you: with all humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another in love;
Humility » Saints should » Put on
be you therefore adorn'd with a compassionate temper, with benevolence, humility, meekness, patience as becometh saints and chosen favourites of God:
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Humility » Saints should » Be clothed with
As for you that are young, be you submissive to those of a more advanc'd age: and do you all of you pay a becoming deference to one another: be cloak'd with humility, for " God opposes the proud, and shows favour to the humble."
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Idolatry » Saints should » Not have religious intercourse with those who practice
but my meaning was, not to keep company with any christian known to be vicious, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or rapacious, no not even to eat with such a one.
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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, keep yourselves from idols. AMEN.
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Idolatry » Saints should » Not partake of any thing connected with
that the idol, or that what is offered in sacrifice to the idol, is a matter of consequence? no, but that what the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons, and not to God: and I would not have you partake of the sacrifices of demons.
Idolatry » Saints should » Testify against
cry'd out, "sirs, what are you going to do? we are but men as well as you, and we exhort you to renounce these vanities, and turn to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth and the sea, and all that they contain:
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yet your own eyes and ears have inform'd you, that not only at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul by his persuasions has turn'd the heads of a world of people, asserting, that these are Gods of our own making, and not really such.
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Idolatry » Saints should » Flee from
wherefore, my beloved, flee 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
beside, you are absolutely in the wrong in going to law with one another at all: why don't you rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer loss?
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Injustice » Saints should » Hate
Injustice » Saints should » Take no vengeance for
but I say unto you, don't return evil for evil; on the contrary, if any one strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other likewise.
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Injustice » Saints should » Testify against
Justice » Saints should » Always do
Justice » Saints should » Study the principles of
Finally, my brethren, whatever has the character of truth, of dignity, of justice, of chastity, whatever can procure you esteem and reputation, in a word, if there be any thing virtuous or praise-worthy, let that be the object of your enquiry.
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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
give no offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God.
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but take care that this liberty of yours does not prove a scandal to the weak.
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when I say conscience, I don't mean your own, but that of the other: for why should I expose my liberty to the censure of another man's conscience?
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Christian Liberty » Saints should » Not abuse
for, brethren, you have been called to liberty. only abuse not this freedom as a pretext to vice, but in offices of love be as servants one to another.
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men. You are free, don't let your liberty serve as a pretext for vice: but act as the servants
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Christian Liberty » Saints should » Stand fast in
Stand fast therefore, and be not hampered again with the yoke of bondage.
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I did not show them the lest compliance by way of submission, that the doctrine of the gospel might remain among you.
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Christian Liberty » Saints should » Assert
when I say conscience, I don't mean your own, but that of the other: for why should I expose my liberty to the censure of another man'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
Let love be without dissimulation. abhor that which is evil, adhere to that which is good.
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I approve myself, by chastity, by knowledge, by meekness, by kindness, by sanctity of mind, by undisguised benevolence,
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my dear children, let not our love be only in the language of our lips, but in the real effects of the heart.
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I don't mean to prescribe to you, but that the zeal of others may show you are as sincerely well-affected.
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Love to man » Saints should » Be disinterested in
is not self-interested, is not easily provoked, nor suspects any ill;
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Let no man consult barely his own interest: but every man that of others.
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let no man consult only his private interest, but let every man consult likewise the interest of others.
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Love to man » Saints should » Provoke each other to
for I know your generous propensity, and I mention'd it with applause to the Macedonians, that Achaia was ready a year ago; so that your zeal has influenc'd many others.
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that as you excel in every thing, in faith, in language, mystical knowledge, in all virtue, and in your affection to us; I hope you will excel too in this charitable disposition.
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and let us animate one another to the mutual returns of love, and kind offices: not abandoning our assemblies,
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Love to man » Saints should » Abound in
may the Lord make you increase and abound in mutual love, in love towards all men, as we do towards you:
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and the favour I ask of him is this, that your kindness to me may be crown'd with farther improvements in knowledge and all prudence;
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Love to man » Saints should » Continue in
Let brotherly love still reign.
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however the women may be saved by educating their children, and persevering themselves in faith, in charity, in holiness and chastity. this may be depended upon as true.
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Love to man » Saints should » Be fervent in
You that have purified your souls by the holy spirit, in obeying the gospel, which obliges you to an undisguised benevolence, let your hearts be mutually affected with the most disinterested ardour;
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but above all, let your mutual benevolence be intense, for benevolence cancels a multitude of offences.
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Love to man » Saints should » Follow after
Cultivate social virtue; then desire spiritual gifts, but chiefly that of explaining the prophetical writings.
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Love to man » Saints should » Put on
to all this add love, which is the band of perfect union:
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Meekness » Saints should » Put on
be you therefore adorn'd with a compassionate temper, with benevolence, humility, meekness, patience as becometh saints and chosen favourites of God: bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, when one has any cause of complaint against another: as the Lord forgave you, do you likewise forgive.
Meekness » Saints should » Restore the erring with
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, do you, who are spiritual, restore him with all gentleness, taking heed lest you yourselves be overcome by temptation.
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Meekness » Saints should » Seek
Meekness » Saints should » Answer for their hope with
adore the Lord God in your hearts, and be ready to show with modesty and respect to every one that asks it, what ground there is for the expectations you have:
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Meekness » Saints should » Receive the word of God with
throw off then your vices as dregs and scum: and receive with docility that genuine doctrine, which is effectual to your salvation.
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Meekness » Saints should » Exhibit, in conduct, &c
Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom.
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Meekness » Saints should » Show, to all men
to speak evil of no man. to avoid contention, to be moderate and entirely inoffensive to all men.
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Offence » Saints should » Be cautious of giving
let us not judge one another any more: but rather come to this determination, not to put a stumbling-block, or any thing in a brother's way, that may make him fall.
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but take care that this liberty of yours does not prove a scandal to the weak.
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Offence » Saints should » Use self-denial rather than occasion
it is better to abstain from flesh, and wine, and every thing whereby your brother is in danger of falling off.
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wherefore if my eating makes my brother offend, I will never eat flesh rather than make my brother offend.
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Offence » Saints should » Reprove those who cause
Offence » Saints should » Not let their liberty occasion, to others
but take care that this liberty of yours does not prove a scandal to the weak.
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Offence » Saints should » Be without
that being capable to distinguish what is best, you may remain stedfastly sincere until the day of Christ,
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Offence » Saints should » Cut off what causes, to themselves
If your right eye insnare you, it is better to pull it out, and to suffer the loss of that single part, than that thy whole body should be cast into Gehenna. and if thy right hand insnare thee, it is better to saw it off, and to suffer the loss of that single part, than that thy whole body should be thrown into Gehenna.
Offence » Saints should » Avoid those who cause
Now I beseech you, brethren, mark those who cause divisions and revolts against the doctrine which you have learned; and avoid them.
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Offence » Saints should » Have a conscience void of
and 'tis my endeavour to preserve a conscience free from reproach both with respect to God, and with respect to men.
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Peace » Saints should » Have, with each other
salt is good, but if the salt become insipid, how shall it recover its savour? don't lose your seasoning, nor your peaceable behaviour to one another.
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maintain an intire affection for them, upon account of their office, and don't form any brigues against them.
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Peace » Saints should » Endeavor to have with all men
do all you can to live peaceably, if it be possible, with all mankind.
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seek peace with all men, and sanctity of life, without which no man shall see the Lord:
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Peace » Saints should » Seek
he must avoid vice, practise virtue, seek peace, and persevere in the enquiry.
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Peace » Saints should » Live in
Finally, brethren, be cheerful: redress yourselves, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
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Peace » Saints should » Follow
Avoid the passions of youth. pursue justice, fidelity, benevolence and concord with all sincere christians.
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Peace » Saints should » Love
Peace » Saints should » Follow the things which make for
Let us therefore pursue those things which tend to peace, and mutual edification.
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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
and this they were destin'd to. but you are the chosen race, you are kings and priests, the holy nation, the peculiar people, that you might display his glory, who called you out
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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
At midnight Paul and Silas went to prayers, and sang praises to God, which the other prisoners heard:
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Praise » Saints should » Express their joy by
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. is his mind serene? let him sing psalms.
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The Providence of God » Saints should » Trust in
are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? yet not one of them shall lose its life independently of your father, by whom the very hairs of your head are all numbred: lay aside then your fears, ye are of a superior rank to those animals.
Provide neither gold nor silver, nor brass in your purses:
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but first seek the kingdom of God, and that righteousness which leads to it, and all these things shall be superadded. be not
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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
thus Peter was kept in prison, but the Church prayed to God, without ceasing, for him,
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Reproof » Saints should » Give
and be not accomplices in the fruitless practices of vice; on the contrary, condemn them.
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Reproof » Saints should » Give no occasion for
that you may be without reproach, the inoffensive spotless children of God in the midst of a depraved and perverse generation (among whom you should shine as stars in the world,
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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
beside, you are absolutely in the wrong in going to law with one another at all: why don't you rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer loss?
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but I say unto you, don't return evil for evil; on the contrary, if any one strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other likewise. and if any man will go to law with you, to have your coat, let him have your cloke too.
Strife » Saints should » Praise God for protection from
Strife » Saints should » Avoid
endeavouring to preserve the spiritual union by your affectionate attachment to one another.
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Strife » Saints should » Seek God's protection from
Strife » Saints should » Do all things without
do every thing without murmuring and disputes:
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Strife » Saints should » Not act from
Do nothing out of a spirit of contention, or for vain-glory, but modestly look upon others as if they were better than yourselves.
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Strife » Saints should » Avoid questions that lead to
These things represent, conjuring them by the presence of the Lord, to avoid disputes about words, which only serve to pervert the audience.
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Strife » Saints should » Not walk in
let us behave with decency as in open view; not with rioting and drunkenness, not with lewdness and brutality, not with strife and envy.
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Temptation » Saints should » Resist, in faith
cover all with the shield of faith, to repel all the fiery darts of the adversary:
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resist him by the steadiness of your faith, considering that your brethren among the Gentiles, suffer the same persecutions as you do.
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Temptation » Saints should » Pray to be kept from
and let us not be left under temptation, but deliver us from the evil one."
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watch and pray that ye may not sink under the trial: the mind indeed is vigorous, but the flesh is weak.
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Temptation » Saints should » Watch against
Be temperate, be vigilant: for your adversary the Devil goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
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watch and pray that ye may not sink under the trial: the mind indeed is vigorous, but the flesh is weak.
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Temptation » Saints should » Restore those overcome by
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, do you, who are spiritual, restore him with all gentleness, taking heed lest you yourselves be overcome by temptation.
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Temptation » Saints should » Not to occasion, to others
let us not judge one another any more: but rather come to this determination, not to put a stumbling-block, or any thing in a brother's way, that may make him fall.
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Truth » Saints should » Speak, to one another
Wherefore leave off the practice of lying, and let every man speak truth to his neighbour: for we are all members of one society.
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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 spirit, and they that worship him, must worship him in spirit and in truth.
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Truth » Saints should » Rejoice in
it does not countenance injustice, but smiles upon virtue;
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Truth » Saints should » Keep religious feasts with
therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with unaffected sincerity and truth.
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Truth » Saints should » Meditate upon
Finally, my brethren, whatever has the character of truth, of dignity, of justice, of chastity, whatever can procure you esteem and reputation, in a word, if there be any thing virtuous or praise-worthy, let that be the object of your enquiry.
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Truth » Saints should » Esteem, as inestimable
Truth » Saints should » Write, upon the tables of the heart
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