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1 Corinthians 6:20
You were bought with a price [you were actually purchased with the precious blood of Jesus and made His own]. So then, honor and glorify God with your body. Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodDevotion To GodBuying and sellingMarketsRedemption, In NtTradeTypesValuesBeing DevoutHonouring GodThe Spirit Of ManGod, JealousPrice Of PeopleBetrothal, SpiritualValueThe BodyBuilding RelationshipsRespecting Your Bodyredeemed

1 Peter 4:6
For this is why the good news [of salvation] was preached [in their lifetimes] even to those who are dead, that though they were judged in the flesh as men are, they may live in the spirit according to [the will and purpose of] God. Verse ConceptsSpirit, Nature OfSpiritual Life, Nature OfSpiritual Life, Described ByLiving For The MaterialChrist PreachingValidly Like GodLiving The Life

1 Corinthians 6:20
You were bought with a price [you were actually purchased with the precious blood of Jesus and made His own]. So then, honor and glorify God with your body. Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodDevotion To GodBuying and sellingMarketsRedemption, In NtTradeTypesValuesBeing DevoutHonouring GodThe Spirit Of ManGod, JealousPrice Of PeopleBetrothal, SpiritualValueThe BodyBuilding RelationshipsRespecting Your Bodyredeemed

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. Verse ConceptsAcceptance, From GodGiving, Of OneselfAbundant LifeAcceptance, divineCoolPersonal ConsecrationFalse Worshipethics, incentives towardsencouragement, examples ofAcceptance, Of WorshipDevotion To GodSurrenderingDedication In NtAromasBodyGrowthHoliness Of The SaintsHoliness, Purpose OfHonorMercy, Response To God'sMind, Of GodPleasing GodPriesthood, In NtPriests, Tasks In Nt TimesResponseSacrifice, Nt Fulfilment OfSanctification, Nature And BasisSelf DenialServanthood, And Worship Of GodTypesWork, And RedemptionWorship, Acceptable AttitudesBeing DevoutOfferings, FigurativeSpiritual Life, Described ByThe Human BodyMan's Conduct Towards GodDrugs, Illegal NarcoticsUnworldlinessEnthusiasmProvision For The BodyThat Which Is SpiritualAltarsHow To Worship GodLiving OnRight SacrificesEating DisordersServiceSurrenderSacrificeCall To ActiontransitionChristians Being Called Brothers

Philippians 1:20
It is my own eager expectation and hope, that [looking toward the future] I will not disgrace myself nor be ashamed in anything, but that with courage and the utmost freedom of speech, even now as always, Christ will be magnified and exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. Verse ConceptsDeath, Of BelieverseagernessDevotion To GodBoldness, Comes FromHope, Results OfNot AshamedBraveryHope Regarding BelieversLife And DeathNot Put To ShameHope For The Righteousholy BoldnessCourage And StrengthBoldnessLoss Of A Loved Oneexpectations

Romans 14:8
If we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord. So then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s. Verse ConceptsDeath, Of BelieversClaimsDevotion To GodLast ThingsUniversality Of DeathDeath, Preparation ForCoping With DeathLife And DeathPeople Belong To GodDeathDeath Of The RighteousDyingLiveLife After DeathLiving For GodweatherbelongingLife That Is Worth Living

Romans 6:12-13
Let not sin therefore rule as king in your mortal (short-lived, perishable) bodies, to make you yield to its cravings and be subject to its lusts and evil passions. Do not continue offering or yielding your bodily members [and faculties] to sin as instruments (tools) of wickedness. But offer and yield yourselves to God as though you have been raised from the dead to [perpetual] life, and your bodily members [and faculties] to God, presenting them as implements of righteousness.

1 Peter 4:2
so that he can no longer spend the rest of his natural life living for human appetites and desires, but [lives] for the will and purpose of God. Verse ConceptsLicentiousnessdiscipleship, nature ofdiscipleship, cost ofDevotion To GodSelf DenialSelf IndulgenceLasciviousnessDeath To SelfLiving Not For The MaterialDoing God's WillGod's WillPassionLiveLiving For GodLife PurposeChanging Yourself

Exodus 22:29
“You shall not delay the offering from your harvest and your vintage. You shall give (consecrate, dedicate) to Me the firstborn of your sons. Verse ConceptsFirstbornChild sacrificeTypes Of ChristProcrastinationFirst fruitsTithes And Offering

Proverbs 3:9

Honor the Lord with your wealth
And with the first fruits of all your crops (income);
 Verse ConceptsAccountancyClaimsDevotion To GodHonorMoneyHonouring GodFinancial AdviceRight Use Of WealthFirst fruitsFinancesPutting God FirstTithes And OfferingGiving BackMoney BlessingsRespecting Your Bodypossessionsclosurehonour

Matthew 6:24
“No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon [money, possessions, fame, status, or whatever is valued more than the Lord]. Verse ConceptsBeing In Debtdoubt, results ofdouble mindednessTwoDedication In NtCompromise, ForbiddenGospel, Responses ToIndecisionLoyaltyMisersMoney, Attitudes ToRiches, Dangers OfService To GodServanthood, In Life Of BelieversServanthood, In SocietySlavery, SpiritualTreasureCovetousness, Nature ofBeing DevoutInstabilityMaterialismMoneyDivided HeartsFinancial AdviceClinging To PeopleServing PeopleDespising PeopleTwo PeopleDrawbacks To RichesBeing Devoted to GodServingHateWorry And StressServing GodServing The ChurchSaving Money

Luke 14:33
So then, none of you can be My disciple who does not [carefully consider the cost and then for My sake] give up all his own possessions. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of Oneselfdiscipleship, cost ofForsaking All OthersRenunciationSelf DenialSelf SacrificeBeing DevoutCares Of This WorldDeath To Selfdiscipleship, nature ofNot Giving UpNever Giving Uppossessionssalesgoodbyes

Luke 9:62
But Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back [to the things left behind] is fit for the kingdom of God.” Verse ConceptsCommitmentBacksliding, ResultsFaithfulness, To GodHesitationPloughingQuittingWorthinessBeing DevoutLooking BackwardCares Of This WorldIndecisionMoving ForwardPloughmenJudgement On BackslidersBackslidingSingle MindednessWorth

Luke 1:74

To grant us that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies,
Might serve Him without fear,
 Verse ConceptsFearRescueBeing DevoutGod Saving From EnemiesFreed From FearOvercoming Enemies

1 Thessalonians 4:1
Finally, believers, we ask and admonish you in the Lord Jesus, that you follow the instruction that you received from us about how you ought to walk and please God (just as you are actually doing) and that you excel even more and more [pursuing a life of purpose and living in a way that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation]. Verse ConceptsCommitment, to Godethics, incentives towardsAskingPleasing GodWatchfulness, Of LeadersBeing DevoutAbounding, Good ThingsGrowth In GraceLast WordsEncouraging One AnotherEncouraging Othersencouraginguplifting

Ephesians 6:4
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger [do not exasperate them to the point of resentment with demands that are trivial or unreasonable or humiliating or abusive; nor by showing favoritism or indifference to any of them], but bring them up [tenderly, with lovingkindness] in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Verse ConceptsAngerInfantsBaby dedicationBad ParentsAdmonition, Of ParentsBad ChildrenFathers, Responsibilities OfBad AttitudeFamily, Worship InBecoming A Parentevangelists, identity ofBeing A DadBeing A KidBeing A ParentBeing A TeacherEducation, At HomeChildren, needs ofdiscipline, in the familyParental DisciplineAbuse Of Authority, Warnings AgainstHeads Of The FamilyGuidance, From Godly PeopleInexperienceInjustice, Examples OfLove, And The WorldNurtureNeglecting DutiesRespect, For Human BeingsResponsibility, For God's WorldRightsSubmissionTeachersInstruction Of ChildrenParents Duty To ChildrenAnger Of Man, CauseProvokingDealing With Rebellious ChildrenChildrearingControlling ParentsCaring For ChildrenParental LoveAbusive ParentsChild AbuseFathers And SonsExamples Of Fathers' LoveFathers Loving CareFamily UnityTraining ChildrenparentingDadsRaising ChildrenBeing A Good FatherKidsParents LoveRespecting ParentsDiscipline ChildParents Being WrongLoving Your ParentsLoving Childrentrainingwrathparenthood

Proverbs 22:15

Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child;
The rod of discipline [correction administered with godly wisdom and lovingkindness] will remove it far from him.
 Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfAdmonition, Of ParentsBad ChildrenCorrectionFathers, Responsibilities OfBecoming A ParentBeing A KidChildren, needs ofChildishnessChildhooddiscipline, in the familyParental DisciplineImmaturityChildren, Should Be TreatedBeatingsChildren, DiscipliningCaring For ChildrenRodsVirtues Of Young PeopleDisciplineparentingRaising ChildrenKidsParenting ResponsibilitiesDiscipline ChildParents Being WrongLoving Childrenspanking

Proverbs 29:17

Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
Yes, he will delight your soul.
 Verse ConceptsBaby dedicationBad ParentsBad ChildrenCorrectionBecoming A ParentBeing A Teacherdiscipline, in the familySonsChildren, Should Be TreatedChildren, Good KidsParents Duty To ChildrenAuthority Within The Family, Kinds OfCaring For ChildrenPleasing MenDisciplineDiscipline Childspanking

Deuteronomy 31:12-13
Assemble the people -- "men, women, and children, and the stranger and the sojourner within your towns -- "that they may hear and learn [reverently] to fear the Lord your God and be watchful to do all the words of this law, And that their children, who have not known it, may hear and learn [reverently] to fear the Lord your God as long as you live in the land which you go over the Jordan to possess.

1 Samuel 1:24
Now when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a leather bottle of wine [to pour over the burnt offering for a sweet fragrance], and she brought Samuel to the Lord’s house in Shiloh, although the child was young. Verse ConceptsInfantsBottle, UsesWineWineskinChildren, Should Be TreatedLimitations Of YouthQuantities Of WineAnimals At Specific AgesEphah [Ten Omers]The House Of God At Shiloh

Mark 10:13-16
And they kept bringing young children to Him that He might touch them, and the disciples were reproving them [for it]. But when Jesus saw [it], He was indignant and pained and said to them, Allow the children to come to Me -- "do not forbid or prevent or hinder them -- "for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive and accept and welcome the kingdom of God like a little child [does] positively shall not enter it at all. read more.
And He took them [the children up one by one] in His arms and [ fervently invoked a] blessing, placing His hands upon them.

Proverbs 25:21

If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat;
And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink;
 Verse Conceptsethics, socialUnkindnessWaterEnemies, Christian Response ToGenerosity, Used TowardsBenevolenceDuties To EnemiesPeople Providing FoodTurning The Other CheekEnemiesGod Quenching Our ThirstFeeding The Poorhunger

Romans 12:20
But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on his head.” Verse ConceptsForgiveness, Application Ofethics, socialenemies, of believersHeadsHospitality, Shown ToReward, HumanEnemies, Christian Response ToHospitalityCoal, Metaphorical UseDuties To EnemiesBurning PeoplePeople Providing FoodTurning The Other CheekEnemiesGod Quenching Our ThirstForgiving Others Who Hurt YouFeeding The Poorhunger

1 Samuel 26:21
Then Saul said, “I have sinned. Return, my son David, for I will not harm you again because my life was precious in your sight this day. Hear me, I have played the fool and have done a very great wrong [to you].” Verse ConceptsFolly, Examples Ofenemies, of believersRegretEnemies, Christian Response ToFoolish PeoplePersonal GoodWe Have Sinnedsaul

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

Acts 7:60
Then falling on his knees [in worship], he cried out loudly, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them [do not charge them]!” When he had said this, he fell asleep [in death]. Verse ConceptsIntercessionPraying LoudlyAttitudes, in prayerKneelingParticipation, In SinPeace, Believers Experience OfPrayer, For OthersSleep, And DeathIntercessory PrayerEnemies, Christian Response ToGod Forgive!Martyrdom

Proverbs 23:17

Do not let your heart envy sinners [who live godless lives and have no hope of salvation],
But [continue to] live in the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the Lord day by day.
 Verse ConceptsEnvyeagernessGod, Zeal OfGrudgesJealousyZealAvoid EnvyThe Fear Of The LordFearing GodFear And Worry

Deuteronomy 14:23
You shall eat the tithe (tenth) of your grain, your new wine, your oil, and the firstborn of your herd and your flock before the Lord your God in the place where He chooses to establish His Name (Presence), so that you may learn to fear [and worship] the Lord your God [with awe-filled reverence and profound respect] always. Verse ConceptsLearningFirstbornChoicesGrainReverence, And ObedienceSacred PlacesThe Fear Of The LordTithes And Offeringfriendliness

Joshua 4:24
so that all the peoples of the earth may know [without any doubt] and acknowledge that the hand of the Lord is mighty and extraordinarily powerful, so that you will fear the Lord your God [and obey and worship Him with profound awe and reverence] forever.” Verse ConceptsMission, Of IsraelReverence, And God's NatureFear Of GodGod's HandFear God!Knowing God's Character

Colossians 3:22
Servants, in everything obey those who are your masters on earth, not only with external service, as those who merely please people, but with sincerity of heart because of your fear of the Lord. Verse Conceptsethics, personalMen PleasersLordship, Human And DivinePopularityReverence, And Social BehaviourReverence, And ObedienceServants, BadServants, GoodEmployeesPopularity SoughtSingleness Of HeartBeing Seen By ManSlavesObeying PeopleThe Fear Of The Lord

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

Psalm 34:11

Come, you children, listen to me;
I will teach you to fear the Lord [with awe-inspired reverence and worship Him with obedience].
 Verse ConceptsChildren, responsibilities to GodChildren, needs ofListeningTeaching The Way Of GodThe Fear Of The LordTeaching ChildrenTraining Children

Psalm 86:11

Teach me Your way, O Lord,
I will walk and live in Your truth;
Direct my heart to fear Your name [with awe-inspired reverence and submissive wonder].
 Verse ConceptsWalking In The TruthKnowing God's WaysGuidance, Receiving God'sGod's WaysMotives, Importance OfWalkingGod TeachingWhole HeartednessGod's TruthBeing Devoted to GodPurityFocusdevotion

Colossians 3:22
Servants, in everything obey those who are your masters on earth, not only with external service, as those who merely please people, but with sincerity of heart because of your fear of the Lord. Verse Conceptsethics, personalMen PleasersLordship, Human And DivinePopularityReverence, And Social BehaviourReverence, And ObedienceServants, BadServants, GoodEmployeesPopularity SoughtSingleness Of HeartBeing Seen By ManSlavesObeying PeopleThe Fear Of The Lord

Ephesians 6:5
Slaves, be obedient to those who are your earthly masters, with respect for authority, and with a sincere heart [seeking to please them], as [service] to Christ— Verse Conceptsethics, personalLordship, Human And DivineReverence, And Social BehaviourServants, GoodTremblingEmployeesSingleness Of HeartSlavesWork As To ChristObeying PeopleObedienceslaveryRespectAnxiety And FearServing GodRespecting ParentsObeying GodRespecting Your Bodychristianityobeying

Psalm 90:12

So teach us to number our days,
That we may cultivate and bring to You a heart of wisdom. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TimeAgingdiscipline, divineLife, HumanMortalityDestinyBirthdaysStudyRedeeming The TimeDeath, Preparation ForPriorities In LifeWasting TimeAcquiring WisdomGod TeachingThe Shortness Of TimeDeathTime ManagementCareer SuccessDaysInner Beautybalancewise

Proverbs 2:2

So that your ear is attentive to [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And apply your heart to understanding [seeking it conscientiously and striving for it eagerly];
 Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human ImportanceAcquiring Wisdomdiscrimination

Proverbs 23:19

Listen, my son, and be wise,
And direct your heart in the way [of the Lord].
 Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human Importance

Proverbs 23:26

My son, give me your heart
And let your eyes delight in my ways,
 Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfSanctification, Nature And BasisLove For GodLooking Intently At PeoplePay Attention To People!Self WorthDoing Your Bestattention

Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and helpful to one another, tender-hearted [compassionate, understanding], forgiving one another [readily and freely], just as God in Christ also forgave you. Verse ConceptsCompassionAbusive HusbandsGod, Compassion OfAbuse From a SpouseAsking for forgivenessGentlenessForgiveness, Application OfActs of KindnessImitating JesusBad ChildrenFaultsAdultsAffection, ExpressingCompassion, In ChristiansBeing A KidAttitudes, to other peopleGrace, In Human RelationshipsKindnessForgiving Ones EnemiesMercy, Response To God'sCaring For OthersReconciliation, Between BelieversResponseSensitivitySin, Accepting Forgiveness OfUnforgivenessCharitable AttitudeForgive OthersLove To Others Shown InControlling AngerBrotherly LoveCaringDuties To NeighboursForgive One AnotherThe Need For MercyReciprocityForgivenessforgiving othersForgiving YourselfEncouraging One AnotherGod's ForgivenessLove And ForgivenessTreating OthersAnger And ForgivenessLoving One AnotherForgiveness Kjvempathyforgivingtenderheartednessothers

Proverbs 4:23

Watch over your heart with all diligence,
For from it flow the springs of life.
 Verse ConceptsBad ThoughtsAvoiding SinBeing A LeaderDiligence, Objects OfGuardsImagination, Inward DesiresSpiritual Warfare, ArmourWatchfulness, Of BelieversdiligenceControlling Your ThoughtsCourtingDatingVigilanceNature Of The HeartChargenatural LifeAffectionTaking Care Of Your BodyproblemsGuarding Yourself

1 Samuel 7:3
Then Samuel said to all the house of Israel, “If you are returning to the Lord with all your heart, remove the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth (pagan goddesses) from among you and direct your hearts to the Lord and serve Him only; and He will rescue you from the hand of the Philistines.” Verse ConceptsConversion, nature ofCommitment, to Goddouble mindednessReformationSyncretismDivided HeartsUnquestioning ServiceReturning To GodWhole HeartednessIndividuals Saving OthersPutting Away Other GodsServing Asherah

1 Kings 8:61
Therefore, your hearts are to be wholly devoted to the Lord our God, to walk in His statutes and to keep His commandments, as [you are doing] today.” Verse ConceptsCommitmentCommitment, to GodCommands, in OTLoyaltyRenewed HeartKeep The Commandments!DedicationBeing Devoted to God

James 4:8
Come close to God [with a contrite heart] and He will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; and purify your [unfaithful] hearts, you double-minded [people]. Verse ConceptsBad CounselBeing A FriendCleanliness, Metaphorical Usedrawing near to Goddoubt, results ofdouble mindednessAccess To God, The Characteristics OfClean, Spiritual UseHoliness, Believers' Growth InPurificationPurity, Moral And SpiritualRitual WashingWashingWorship, Acceptable AttitudesPurity Of HeartDivided HeartsAnswered PromisesNearness To GodIndecisionApproaching GodClosenessReturning To GodOther References To The Heartcleansing

1 Kings 1:23
The king was told, “Here is Nathan the prophet.” And when he came before the king, he bowed before the king with his face to the ground. Verse ConceptsBowing Before David

1 Samuel 24:8
Then David also got up afterward and went out of the cave and called after Saul, saying, “My lord the king!” And when Saul looked behind him, David bowed with his face to the ground and lay himself face down. Verse ConceptsBowingProstration

1 Kings 1:21
Otherwise it will come about when my lord the king lies down [in death] with his fathers, that I and my son Solomon will be considered political enemies.” Verse ConceptsNearness Of DeathDeath Will Soon HappenWe Have Sinned

Romans 13:1
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God [granted by His permission and sanction], and those which exist have been put in place by God. Verse Conceptsethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential ControlPoliticsMagistratesObedience To GodCivil GovernmentCitizenshipAuthority Of PeopleAttitudes Towards KingsAuthorityBe Subject To PeopleGod Appointing OthersSocial dutiesLeadersPowerStress And Hard TimesGod Being In ControlRespecting Authorityprincipalities

Romans 13:5
Therefore one must be subject [to civil authorities], not only to escape the punishment [that comes with wrongdoing], but also as a matter of principle [knowing what is right before God]. Verse Conceptsethics, socialLeaders, PoliticalBe Subject To PeopleRespecting Authorityconscience

1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves to [the authority of] every human institution for the sake of the Lord [to honor His name], whether it is to a king as one in a position of power, Verse ConceptsdefianceAttitudes, to other peopleHuman Authority, Nature OfAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Instituted By GodGovernmentCivic DutiesKingship, HumanRebellion, Against Human AuthorityHonoring AuthorityTaxationMen PleasersAttitudes Towards KingsBe Subject To PeopleAuthorityRespecting Authority

1 Peter 2:17
Show respect for all people [treat them honorably], love the brotherhood [of believers], fear God, honor the king. Verse ConceptsLoving Your MotherCommitment, to God's peopleethics, socialChristiansBelieversAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLove, For One AnotherRespect, For Human BeingsReverence, And Social BehaviourTributesLove, Of Fellow ManCitizens, Christian DutiesBrotherhoodBrotherly LoveReverence To GodAttitudes Towards KingsHonour The HonourableLove Fellow Christians!Fear God!Brotherhood Of ManFamiliesPromises respectingRespectFamily LoveFearing GodLove And FamilyLoving EveryoneTreating OthersFamily FirstGods LoveRespecting ParentsBrothers LoveRespecting AuthorityRespecting Your BodySibling LoveLoving Your Parentssisterhoodloverspeoplereverencehonour

Romans 13:7
Pay to all what is due: tax to whom tax is due, customs to whom customs, respect to whom respect, honor to whom honor. Verse ConceptsBeing In DebtAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseTaxationTributesCitizenshipHonour The HonourableTax To Be PaidRespectRespecting ParentsRespecting Authoritytaxes

1 Timothy 2:1-2
First of all, then, I admonish and urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all men, For kings and all who are in positions of authority or high responsibility, that [outwardly] we may pass a quiet and undisturbed life [and inwardly] a peaceable one in all godliness and reverence and seriousness in every way.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear the Lord and the king;
And do not associate with those who are given to change [of allegiance, and are revolutionary],
 Verse Conceptsethics, socialHuman Authority, Christian ResponseAuthority, of human institutionsCivic DutiesChildren, attitudes towardsInstabilityFear God!RespectFearing GodFriendship And TrustFriendship KjvChanging YourselfRespecting Authorityrebellion

Song of Songs 2:5

“Sustain me with raisin cakes,
Refresh me with apples,
Because I am sick with love.
 Verse ConceptsLove Towards Christ, The Nature Of

Song of Songs 8:6
(The Shulammite Bride)“Under the apple tree I awakened you [to my love];
There your mother was in labor with you,
There she was in labor and gave you birth.

“Put me like a seal on your heart,
Like a seal on your arm;
For love is as strong as death,
Jealousy is as severe and cruel as Sheol (the place of the dead).
Its flashes are flashes of fire,
[A most vehement flame] the very flame of the Lord!
 Verse ConceptsLove Towards Christ, The Nature OfThe Fact Of DeathPassionrelentless

Acts 21:13
Then Paul replied, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart [like this]? For I am ready not only to be bound and imprisoned, but even to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfAfflicted Saints, Examples OfeagernessMartyrdom, Qualities OfReadinessSelf DenialShepherds, As Church LeaderWeepingLove Towards Christ, The Nature OfMartyrdom Of The SaintsLove For GodMartyrdom, Believers Attitude TowardsDeath Of God's PeopleEvangelismBreaking Chainsjerusalem

Revelation 12:11
And they overcame and conquered him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, for they did not love their life and renounce their faith even when faced with death. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfFaithfulness, Examples OfBlood Of Christ, Basis OfdefeatMartyrdom, Qualities OfPersecution, Attitudes ToSatan, Defeat OfSatan, Resistance ToWitnessing, And Holy SpiritLamb Of GodLove Towards Christ, The Nature OfOvercomersLoving OneselfOvercoming Through ChristSubsequent Witness To ChristRiskingOvercomingThe Blood Of JesusOvercoming Adversitytestimonyrelaxation

Song of Songs 1:7

“Tell me, O you whom my soul loves,
Where do you pasture your flock,
Where do you make it lie down at noon?
For why should I be like one who is veiled
Beside the flocks of your companions?” Verse ConceptsLove Towards Christ, The Nature OfPasturing The FlockPutting Animals Down

Song of Songs 8:7

“Many waters cannot quench love,
Nor can rivers drown it.
If a man would offer all the riches of his house for love,
It would be utterly scorned and despised.” Verse ConceptsFlowing WaterQuenchingLove Of Jesus, To The SaintsLove Towards Christ, The Nature OfRomance

Ephesians 6:24
Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with undying and incorruptible love. Verse ConceptsLove Towards Christ, The Nature OfSincerity, In Christian LivingLove For GodSincereityGrace Be To YouThe Need To Love ChristTrue LoveLoving EveryoneThose Loving Godserenityloversloving

Matthew 10:37
“He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. Verse ConceptsdaughtersLoving Your MotherFathers, Responsibilities Ofdiscipleship, cost ofMothers, Responsibilities OfSelf SacrificeSonsHeart, Affections OfLove Towards Christ, The Nature OfLove Towards Christ, Shown ByLove For GodUnworthinessMore ThanNot Honouring ParentsThe Need To Love ChristMothersmomsLoving YourselfSelf WorthFamily LoveMothers Love For Her ChildrenLove And FamilyFamily And FriendsMothers And SonsLoving EveryoneLoving Your WifePutting God FirstBeing A Good FatherFamily FirstFathers LoveWorthBeing LovedParents LoveFathers And DaughtersLeaving Parents For SpouseLoving Your ParentsLoving Childrenparenthood

Luke 7:47
Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little.” Verse ConceptsLove Towards Christ, The Nature OfLove For GodReceived OutcastsGod Has ForgivenNot Loving GodForgivenessLove And Forgiveness

Psalm 115:1
Not to us, O Lord, not to us,
But to Your name give glory
Because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth and faithfulness.
 Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodReverence, And BlessingAcclaimingNot MeFaithfulnessGlory of the The churchGod's Faithfulness

1 Chronicles 16:34

O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
For His lovingkindness endures forever.
 Verse ConceptsGod, Goodness OfAttitudes Of ThankfulfnessGod, The EternalGratitudeMercy

Psalm 118:1-4
O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever! Let Israel now say that His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever. Let the house of Aaron [the priesthood] now say that His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever. read more.
Let those now who reverently and worshipfully fear the Lord say that His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever.

Psalm 118:29

O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
For His lovingkindness endures forever. Verse ConceptsThank God!Thankssteadfast

Galatians 6:16
Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule [who discipline themselves and conduct their lives by this principle], and upon the [true] Israel of God (Jewish believers). Verse ConceptsBenedictionsNames And Titles For The ChurchChurch, Titles OfOld Testament People As TypesReceiving God's MercyPeace And Comfort

2 Timothy 1:18
the Lord grant to him that he may find mercy from the Lord on that [great] day. You know very well how many things he did for me and what a help he was at Ephesus [you know better than I can tell you]. Verse ConceptsMercy, Of Jesus ChristGod Will Show MercyPurgatoryministering

1 Timothy 1:2
to Timothy, my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Verse ConceptsFaith, As A Body Of BeliefsBenedictionsThe FaithChildren In The FaithChrist Is LordGrace Be To YouThe FatherTrust In RelationshipsFather And Daughter RelationshipsMercy And Gracefatherhoodsonship

Psalm 51:1
Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness;
According to the greatness of Your compassion blot out my transgressions.
Verse ConceptsAbundant MercyBlottingAssurance, nature ofGrace, In OtLovingkindnessLove, Nature OfMercifulnessAfflictions, Prayer DuringBe Merciful!God Forgive!Infidelity

Psalm 25:6

Remember, O Lord, Your [tender] compassion and Your lovingkindnesses,
For they have been from of old.
 Verse ConceptsLovingkindnessBe Merciful!devotion

Psalm 6:4

Return, O Lord, rescue my soul;
Save me because of Your [unfailing] steadfast love and mercy.
 Verse ConceptsLove, Nature Ofsoulrelaxation

Psalm 31:7

I will rejoice and be glad in Your steadfast love,
Because You have seen my affliction;
You have taken note of my life’s distresses,
 Verse ConceptsAgony, In HeartAfflictions

Psalm 6:2

Have mercy on me and be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am weak (faint, frail);
Heal me, O Lord, for my bones are dismayed and anguished.
 Verse ConceptsAgony, Of BodydoctorsMercifulnessWeakness, PhysicalAfflictions, Prayer DuringShakingGod HealsHealing A Broken HeartHealing And ComfortWeakness

Philippians 3:17
Brothers and sisters, together follow my example and observe those who live by the pattern we gave you. Verse ConceptsExamples, Purpose OfExamples, GoodExamplesdiscipleship, nature ofLearning From Other PeopleMinisters, Should BeImitatingImitating Good PeopleExample Of BelieversBeing Contentfollowing

2 Thessalonians 3:9
not because we do not have a right to such support, but [we provided our own financial support] to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would follow our example. Verse ConceptsImitatingMinisters, Should BeImitating Good PeopleExample Of Believers

1 Timothy 4:12
Let no one look down on [you because of] your youth, but be an example and set a pattern for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in [moral] purity. Verse ConceptsBack to schoolAdultsAdventureFaith, Nature OfFaith, Growth InBecoming An AdultExamplesBelieversHoliness Of MinistersInexperienceInferiorityShynessYouthDuties Of Christian ServantsYoung MenLoving OthersMinisters, Should BeLove To OthersNames And Titles For The ChristianAgape LoveAge DiscriminationExample Of BelieversLimitations Of YouthMaintaining FaithDespising PeopleTreatment From YouthAim At LoveDo Not DespiseLet Your Speech Be GoodPure PeopleReasons To Wait For MarriageExamples OfChristian ConductExamples of LeadershipPurityFunBelieving In YourselfAgeSpeechbehaviorpotentialteenagerCall To Action

1 Peter 5:3
not lording it over those assigned to your care [do not be arrogant or overbearing], but be examples [of Christian living] to the flock [set a pattern of integrity for your congregation]. Verse ConceptsMinistry, In The ChurchShepherds, As Church LeaderLeadershipPastorsMinisters, Should BeMinisters, Should Not BeNames And Titles For The ChurchHeritageLording ItExamples of LeadershipExercise

1 Thessalonians 2:8
Having such a deep affection for you, we were delighted to share with you not only God’s good news but also our own lives, because you had become so very dear to us. Verse ConceptsMentoringCommitment, to God's peopleLove, For One AnotherUnity, Of God's PeopleValuesMinisters, Should BeMinisters, Way They Should TeachAffection For God's PeopleThe Gospel PreachedLove Exists Between PeopleSharing

Philippians 1:7
It is right for me to feel this way about you, because [you have me in your heart as] I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the good news [regarding salvation], all of you share in [His matchless] grace with me. Verse ConceptsFellowship, In The GospelFellowship, Among BelieversConfirmationFaith, As A Body Of BeliefsChainsdefence, humanDefenseGrace, And Christian LifeParticipation, In ChristSympathyMinisters, Description OfMinisters, Should BePartakersThe Gospel PreachedThe Grace Given To MenGod's GracePositive Thinkingpartnershipgrandmasevangelising

1 Thessalonians 2:11
For you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you just as a father does [in dealing with] his own children, [guiding you] Verse ConceptsSpiritual FathersPeople Encouraging OthersFathers Loving CareEncouragementencouraginguplifting

2 Corinthians 12:14
Now for the third time I am ready to visit you. I will not burden you [financially], because I do not want what is yours [not your money or your possessions], but you. For children are not responsible to save up for their parents, but parents for their children. Verse ConceptsChildren, needs ofLove, And The WorldParentsCaring For ParentsThriftVisitingMinisters, Should BeControlling ParentsStoring Treasure On EarthActing Three TimesGood ChildrenparentingFinancesDadsRaising ChildrenResponsibilityBeing A Good FatherKidsSupportParents LoveParenting ResponsibilitiesParents Being WrongMoney BlessingsLeaving Parents For SpouseSaving MoneyLoving Your ParentsFathers ResponsibilitiesLoving Childrenprovidingpossessionsseekingparenthood

1 Thessalonians 2:6
nor did we seek glory and honor from people, neither from you nor from anyone else, though as apostles of Christ we had the power to assert our authority. Verse ConceptsApostles, Authority In ChurchCommendationAttention SeekersMinisters, Should BeMen PleasersSeeking Honourdignity

Leviticus 21:6
They shall be holy to their God and not profane the name of their God; for they present the offerings by fire to the Lord, the food of their God; so they shall be holy. Verse ConceptsCripplesHoliness Of MinistersIrreverenceMinisters, Should BeProfaning God's NameMaking People Holy

Exodus 28:36
“You shall also make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it, like the engravings of a signet, ‘Holy to the Lord.’ Verse ConceptsSealsToolsPlatesengraving

Titus 1:8
And he must be hospitable [to believers, as well as strangers], a lover of what is good, sensible (upright), fair, devout, self-disciplined [above reproach—whether in public or in private]. Verse ConceptsHoliness Of MinistersHospitality, A Duty Of God's PeopleSelf ControlSelf DisciplineHospitalityMinisters, Should BeTravellersLoving GoodPeople In RighteousnessAttitudes While Waiting For Second Comingpiety

2 Timothy 2:24
The servant of the Lord must not participate in quarrels, but must be kind to everyone [even-tempered, preserving peace, and he must be], skilled in teaching, patient and tolerant when wronged. Verse ConceptsAttitudes, to other peopleGrace, In Human RelationshipsGrudgesKindnessResentment, Against PeopleServants Of The LordTeachersTemperViolenceMinisters, Should BeArguingAvoid QuarrelsBe Patient!Slaves Of GodBeing PatientServant Leadershipservanthoodpatientpatientsstriving

1 Thessalonians 2:7
But we behaved gently when we were among you, like a devoted mother tenderly caring for her own children. Verse ConceptsGentlenessChildhoodMothers, Responsibilities OfReputationSensitivityMeekness, Examples OfMinisters, Should BeCherishingThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleDealing With Young PeopleMothers Love For ChildrenMothersmomsparentingMothers Love For Her ChildrenMotherhoodmothering

2 Corinthians 6:4
but we commend ourselves in every way as servants of God: in great endurance, in sufferings, in hardships, in distresses, Verse ConceptsPatience, In Christian LivingServanthood, In Life Of BelieversServants Of The LordCharacter Of SaintsTroubleMinisters, Should BeAssistantsChrist's Disciples Will SufferCommending OneselfEnduringEnduranceKindness As A Fruit Of The SpiritOvercoming Hard TimesHardshipPatience In Hard TimesOvercoming ObstaclesChristians Are Called Servants Of God

2 Timothy 2:24
The servant of the Lord must not participate in quarrels, but must be kind to everyone [even-tempered, preserving peace, and he must be], skilled in teaching, patient and tolerant when wronged. Verse ConceptsAttitudes, to other peopleGrace, In Human RelationshipsGrudgesKindnessResentment, Against PeopleServants Of The LordTeachersTemperViolenceMinisters, Should BeArguingAvoid QuarrelsBe Patient!Slaves Of GodBeing PatientServant Leadershipservanthoodpatientpatientsstriving

Acts 20:24
But I do not consider my life as something of value or dear to me, so that I may [with joy] finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify faithfully of the good news of God’s [precious, undeserved] grace [which makes us free of the guilt of sin and grants us eternal life]. Verse ConceptsGoalsGiving, Of OneselfThe Completion Of RedemptionCompletionevangelists, identity ofAthleticsGospel, Descriptions OfGrace, And SalvationLoyaltyMission, Of The ChurchFearPrizesRunningSelf DenialWordsMinisters, Should BeLife's PurposeExposition Of The ScripturesSteadfastness, Examples OfWitness To The GospelPreciousThe Grace Of GodMan's Work FinishedDutyMissionariesSelf WorthSelf EsteemWorthValueRaceConfidence And Self EsteemFinishing Strongtestifyingimprovementfinishingimportancemyself

Philippians 1:20-21
This is in keeping with my own eager desire and persistent expectation and hope, that I shall not disgrace myself nor be put to shame in anything; but that with the utmost freedom of speech and unfailing courage, now as always heretofore, Christ (the Messiah) will be magnified and get glory and praise in this body of mine and be boldly exalted in my person, whether through (by) life or through (by) death. For me to live is Christ [His life in me], and to die is gain [the gain of the glory of eternity].

Ephesians 3:14
For this reason [grasping the greatness of this plan by which Jews and Gentiles are joined together in Christ] I bow my knees [in reverence] before the Father [of our Lord Jesus Christ], Verse ConceptsGod, Fatherhood OfAttitudes Of HumilityAttitudes, in prayerKneelingPrayer, Practicalities OfReverence, And ObedienceMinisters, Should BePrayer, Described AsAffection, Of Paul For The ChurchBowing Before GodFamily LoveFamily StrengthLove And FamilyPrayingfatherhoodadorationreverence

Philippians 1:4
always offering every prayer of mine with joy [and with specific requests] for all of you, Verse ConceptsPrayerfulnessWatchfulness, Of LeadersMinisters, Should BeI Pray For YouPraying For Otherssupplication

1 Timothy 4:13
Until I come, devote yourself to public reading [of Scripture], to preaching and to teaching [the sound doctrine of God’s word]. Verse ConceptsLiteracyPreaching, Importance OfStudying The BibleScripture, UnderstandingWorship, Elements OfMinisters, Should BeConcentrationTeaching In The ChurchReading The ScripturesTaking HeedExhort OthersScripture SaysDiligent PrayerEducationStudyingFocusReading The Bibleencouragingattentiondoctrine

1 Timothy 4:15
Practice and work hard on these things; be absorbed in them [completely occupied in your ministry], so that your progress will be evident to all. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfeagernessProgressSpiritual VitalityGrowing SpirituallySpiritual ProgressPeople ImprovedStudyingBeing Yourselfpracticeimprovement

1 Timothy 3:4
He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity [keeping them respectful and well-behaved] Verse ConceptsGiving, Of Timeethics, personalChildren, needs ofFamilies, Nature OfLove, And The WorldResponsibility, For God's WorldMinisters, Should BeParents Duty To ChildrenAuthority Of DisciplesFamiliesChurch Of GodFamily LoveLove And FamilyFamily FirstMoney ManagementLeadership QualitiesdignityOrder In The Home

1 Timothy 3:12
Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households. Verse ConceptsLove, In RelationshipsMonogamyAuthority Of DisciplesMarriage ControlledWifeFamily FirstMoney ManagementA Good Husband

1 Timothy 3:2
Now an overseer must be blameless and beyond reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, Verse ConceptsFaultsFaith, As A Body Of Beliefselders, in the churchBlamelessness, Church MinistersChurch Authority, Of EldarsReproachTeachersLove, In RelationshipsHospitality, A Duty Of God's PeopleMinistry, In The ChurchMonogamyPolygamyPreaching, Importance OfSelf ControlWatchfulness, Of LeadersConduct, ProperMaterialismMoneySobrietyHospitalityMinisters, Should BeCelibacyTravellersAnger ManagementMen WorkingMarriage ControlledAbusive RelationshipsSecond MarriageServant LeadershipBeing SingleLeadership QualitieseldersGood Qualities

2 Timothy 2:24
The servant of the Lord must not participate in quarrels, but must be kind to everyone [even-tempered, preserving peace, and he must be], skilled in teaching, patient and tolerant when wronged. Verse ConceptsAttitudes, to other peopleGrace, In Human RelationshipsGrudgesKindnessResentment, Against PeopleServants Of The LordTeachersTemperViolenceMinisters, Should BeArguingAvoid QuarrelsBe Patient!Slaves Of GodBeing PatientServant Leadershipservanthoodpatientpatientsstriving

Isaiah 52:11

Depart, depart, go out from there (the lands of exile),
Touch no unclean thing;
Go out of the midst of her (Babylon), purify yourselves,
You who carry the articles of the Lord [on your journey from there].
 Verse ConceptsAcceptance, Of WorshipAcceptance, divineCommitment, to the worldevil, believers' responses toHoliness Of MinistersHoliness,  Worldly SeparationLordship, Human And DivineParticipation, In SinTouchMinisters, Should BeContaminationCarrying Holy ThingsSetting OutTouching Unclean ThingsPollution ForbiddenTemple Utensils In UseAdoption Should Lead To Holiness

1 Timothy 3:9
but upholding and fully understanding the mystery [that is, the true doctrine] of the [Christian] faith with a clear conscience [resulting from behavior consistent with spiritual maturity]. Verse ConceptsConsciences, Before OthersConsciences, Description OfFaith, As A Body Of BeliefsSpiritual VitalityMinisters, Should BeMysteryKeeping FaithconscienceClear Consciences

Leviticus 10:9
“Do not drink wine or intoxicating drink, neither you nor your sons with you, when you come into the Tent of Meeting, so that you will not die—it is a permanent statute throughout your generations— Verse ConceptsAbstinenceAlcoholOrdinancesPriests, Function In Ot TimesWineProhibitionEntering The TabernacleNot Drinking WineStrong DrinkDeath Due To God's PresenceDrinking No WineAlcoholic Beveragesbeeralcoholism

Titus 1:8
And he must be hospitable [to believers, as well as strangers], a lover of what is good, sensible (upright), fair, devout, self-disciplined [above reproach—whether in public or in private]. Verse ConceptsHoliness Of MinistersHospitality, A Duty Of God's PeopleSelf ControlSelf DisciplineHospitalityMinisters, Should BeTravellersLoving GoodPeople In RighteousnessAttitudes While Waiting For Second Comingpiety

Titus 1:7
For the overseer, as God’s steward, must be blameless, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain [but financially ethical]. Verse ConceptsAlcoholExcessdrinking, abstention fromDeception, Christian Leaders Must NotGreed, Believers' Response ToHonestyMoney, Attitudes ToOverseersProfitsShepherds, As Church LeaderTrustworthinessViolenceWatchfulness, Of LeadersPastorsTemperanceMinisters, Should BeMinisters, Should Not BeSelf WillAnger ManagementBeing Slow To AngerAvoiding ObstinacyNot Too Much WineAddictionDrunkennessDishonesty

1 Timothy 3:2
Now an overseer must be blameless and beyond reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, Verse ConceptsFaultsFaith, As A Body Of Beliefselders, in the churchBlamelessness, Church MinistersChurch Authority, Of EldarsReproachTeachersLove, In RelationshipsHospitality, A Duty Of God's PeopleMinistry, In The ChurchMonogamyPolygamyPreaching, Importance OfSelf ControlWatchfulness, Of LeadersConduct, ProperMaterialismMoneySobrietyHospitalityMinisters, Should BeCelibacyTravellersAnger ManagementMen WorkingMarriage ControlledAbusive RelationshipsSecond MarriageServant LeadershipBeing SingleLeadership QualitieseldersGood Qualities

1 Timothy 3:2
Now an overseer must be blameless and beyond reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, Verse ConceptsFaultsFaith, As A Body Of Beliefselders, in the churchBlamelessness, Church MinistersChurch Authority, Of EldarsReproachTeachersLove, In RelationshipsHospitality, A Duty Of God's PeopleMinistry, In The ChurchMonogamyPolygamyPreaching, Importance OfSelf ControlWatchfulness, Of LeadersConduct, ProperMaterialismMoneySobrietyHospitalityMinisters, Should BeCelibacyTravellersAnger ManagementMen WorkingMarriage ControlledAbusive RelationshipsSecond MarriageServant LeadershipBeing SingleLeadership QualitieseldersGood Qualities

Titus 1:8
And he must be hospitable [to believers, as well as strangers], a lover of what is good, sensible (upright), fair, devout, self-disciplined [above reproach—whether in public or in private]. Verse ConceptsHoliness Of MinistersHospitality, A Duty Of God's PeopleSelf ControlSelf DisciplineHospitalityMinisters, Should BeTravellersLoving GoodPeople In RighteousnessAttitudes While Waiting For Second Comingpiety

1 Peter 5:2
shepherd and guide and protect the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not [motivated] for shameful gain, but with wholehearted enthusiasm; Verse ConceptsGod, As ShepherdCovetingChurch Authority, Of EldarsEnthusiasmeagernessdiligenceBishops, Dutiesdefence, humanGreed, Believers' Response ToGuardsHiringMinistry, In The ChurchMoney, Attitudes ToResponsibility, For God's WorldShepherds, As Church LeaderUnselfishnessWatchfulness, Of LeadersMaterialismMoneyPastorsMinisters, Should BeMinisters, Should Not BeNames And Titles For The ChurchChurch, Titles OfFeeding The FlockSacrilegeNo CompulsionPeople WillingGiving Money To The ChurchDutyServiceDishonestyExamples of LeadershipparentingGreedServing GodExerciseTaking Care Of Your BodyThe Elderlymindset

Isaiah 6:8
Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfMessengerMinistry, Qualifications ForPrayer, As A Response To GodTheophanyUniquenessCall To ServiceGod, TrinityHoly Spirit, Types OfMinisters, Should BeMissionary WorkInspiration Of The Holy Spirit, Means OfNames And Titles For The Holy SpiritCalling, Of IndividualsUnquestioning ServiceHearing God's VoiceWho Is The Doer?Behold Me!God Sending ProphetsTrinityThe BibleVolunteeringCall To Actionwill

1 Corinthians 9:27
But [like a boxer] I strictly discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached [the gospel] to others, I myself will not somehow be disqualified [as unfit for service]. Verse ConceptsLicentiousnessCastawaysBodyAsceticism, TypesLustMortificationSelf DisciplineConduct, ProperDietsMinisters, Should BeBeating OneselfMaking SlavesslaveryRacetrainingmyself

1 Timothy 5:21
I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels that you guard and keep these rules without bias, doing nothing out of favoritism. Verse ConceptsFavouritismethics, socialequalityElection, Description OfSolemn ChargesMinisters, Should BeAngels, DescriptionPartialityMen's Orders

2 Timothy 2:1
So you, my son, be strong [constantly strengthened] and empowered in the grace that is [to be found only] in Christ Jesus. Verse ConceptsMercy, Of Jesus ChristSpiritual VitalityStrength, SpiritualMinisters, Should BeStrength Of PeopleChildren In The FaithThe Grace Given To MenBe Strong!Staying StrongCourage And StrengthStrengthened Through ChristGod's GraceStaying Strong And Not Giving UpStrength And FaithMercy And Gracefearlessgraciousness

2 Timothy 4:5
But as for you, be clear-headed in every situation [stay calm and cool and steady], endure every hardship [without flinching], do the work of an evangelist, fulfill [the duties of] your ministry. Verse ConceptsAfflictions, In Christian Livingevangelists, ministry ofevangelists, identity ofdiscouragementHeadsMinisters, Should BeResisting DiscouragementCircumstancesChrist's Disciples Will SufferEnduringMan's Work FinishedAfflictionsDutyMissionariesEvangelismExerciseHardshipMinistryevangelizingevangelising

Acts 20:19
serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and trials which came on me because of the plots of the Jews [against me]; Verse Conceptsevangelists, ministry ofPainPerseveranceSelf ConfidenceService To GodHumility, Examples OfMinisters, Should BeTearsHumble PeopleIsrael HardenedServing ChristBeing HumbleServing GodServing The Churchtrails

Deuteronomy 11:13
“It shall come about, if you listen obediently and pay attention to My commandments which I command you today—to love the Lord your God and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul [your choices, your thoughts, your whole being]— Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, To GodHeart, And Holy SpiritWhole HeartednessObedience To GodThe Need To Love God

Romans 6:17
But thank God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient with all your heart to the standard of teaching in which you were instructed and to which you were committed. Verse ConceptsCommitment, to GodHeart, And Holy SpiritTeachingThanksgivingRenewed HeartObedience To GodThanksgiving, OfferedObeying The GospelSubject To EvilAll Have SinnedThank God!doctrine

Isaiah 1:19

“If you are willing and obedient,
You shall eat the best of the land;
 Verse ConceptsCommitment, to GodMessianic BanquetObedience To GodRich FoodBlessings Of ObedienceMillionaire MentalityObedienceObeying Godobeying

Psalm 18:44

As soon as they hear me, they respond and obey me;
Foreigners feign obedience to me.
 Verse ConceptsForeignersObedience To GodPretendingObeying People

Deuteronomy 28:14
Do not turn aside from any of the words which I am commanding you today, to the right or to the left, to follow and serve other gods. Verse ConceptsObedience To GodNot Turning AsideDifferent GodsDo Not Have Other gods

Philippians 2:12
So then, my dear ones, just as you have always obeyed [my instructions with enthusiasm], not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation [that is, cultivate it, bring it to full effect, actively pursue spiritual maturity] with awe-inspired fear and trembling [using serious caution and critical self-evaluation to avoid anything that might offend God or discredit the name of Christ]. Verse ConceptsWhat Christian Should Do AlwaysCommitment, to Jesus Christethics, and graceGrowthFearProgressTremblingObedience To GodGone AwayObeying The GospelSaving OneselfWorks Of FaithIn Men's PresenceFear God!ObedienceAbsenceExerciseWorrying About The FutureHard Work And Perseveranceobeyingreverence

Joshua 22:2-3
And said to them, You have kept all that Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, and have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you. You have not deserted your brethren [the other tribes] these many days to this day but have carefully kept the charge of the Lord your God.

1 Chronicles 29:11
Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, indeed everything that is in the heavens and on the earth; Yours is the dominion and kingdom, O Lord, and You exalt Yourself as head over all. Verse ConceptsGod, Greatness OfGod, Glory OfEarth, Belonging To GodGod, Majesty OfGod, Sovereignty OfGod, Uniqueness OfHeadshipProvidenceGod's Glory RevealedPowergreatnessbelongingadorationdominion

Isaiah 33:13

“You who are far away, hear what I have done;
And you who are near, acknowledge My might.”
 Verse ConceptsAcknowledged

Matthew 10:28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be afraid of Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Verse ConceptsThe DeadBattlesBad CounselEternal DeathBad LeadershipAfterlifeBeing AfraidBodyHell, Punishment OfHell, As Incentive To ActionPainPunishment, By GodSpirit, Nature OfSuffering, Of The InnocentAbility, God's PowerMartyrdom Of The SaintsThe Immortal SoulThe Human BodyMan's Conduct Towards GodGehennaMartyrdom, Believers Attitude TowardsImpotence Of SatanDestructionLiving SoulsGod KillingGod KillsJudged As MurderersDo Not Fear MenFear God!Spiritual DeathHellFearing GodFear And WorryChristmas TreeBeing ScaredTaking Care Of Your BodyThe Body

Jeremiah 5:22

‘Do you not fear Me?’ says the Lord.
‘Do you not tremble [in awe] in My presence?
For I have placed the sand as a boundary for the sea,
An eternal decree and a perpetual barrier beyond which it cannot pass.
Though the waves [of the sea] toss and break, yet they cannot prevail [against the sand ordained to hold them back];
Though the waves and the billows roar, yet they cannot cross over [the barrier].
[Is not such a God to be feared?]
 Verse ConceptsBoundariesSandSeaAttitudes Of RespectOceansAweWavesDivine Power Over NatureBarriersEternal WorldLimits For The SeaSand And GravelFear God!

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

Psalm 79:11

Let the groaning and sighing of the prisoner come before You;
According to the greatness of Your power keep safe those who are doomed to die.
 Verse ConceptsSighingOppression, God's Attitude ToPrisonersPower Of God, DescribedNot DyingDeath PreventedGod Keep!greatnesspreservation

Jude 1:25
to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and power, before all time and now and forever. Amen. Verse ConceptsPoweradorationdominion

Psalm 21:13

Be exalted, Lord, in Your strength;
We will sing and praise Your power. Verse ConceptsPraiseStrength Of GodI Will Sing PraisesI Will Praise You With MusicGod Is StrongRewards Of Ritual

Nehemiah 8:3
Then he read from it, in front of the open square which was in front of the Water Gate, from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and women, those who could understand; and all the people listened carefully to the Book of the Law. Verse ConceptsDawnNoonBible, Names OfNamed GatesReading The Bible

Jeremiah 36:6
So you go to the Lord’s house on a day of fasting and read from the scroll the words of the Lord to the people which you have written as I dictated. And also you shall read them to all the people of Judah who come from their cities. Verse ConceptsReading The ScripturesFasting Regularly

Acts 13:15
After the reading of the Law and the [writings of the] Prophets, the officials of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, “Brothers (kinsmen), if you have any word of encouragement for the people, say it.” Verse ConceptsReadingLiteracySynagogueReading The ScripturesExhort OthersStudying The LawUse Of The ScripturesWritten In The ProphetsEncouragementMotivationReading The Bibleencouraginguplifting

Deuteronomy 31:11-13
When all Israel comes to appear before the Lord your God in the place which He chooses [for His sanctuary], you shall read this law before all Israel in their hearing. Assemble the people -- "men, women, and children, and the stranger and the sojourner within your towns -- "that they may hear and learn [reverently] to fear the Lord your God and be watchful to do all the words of this law, And that their children, who have not known it, may hear and learn [reverently] to fear the Lord your God as long as you live in the land which you go over the Jordan to possess.

Deuteronomy 6:7
You shall teach them diligently to your children [impressing God’s precepts on their minds and penetrating their hearts with His truths] and shall speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of Timeethics, personalBeing A Motherdiscipline, in the familyLove, And The WorldResponsibility, For God's WorldRoadsWalkingCaring For ChildrenLying Down To RestSchoolsDoing RepeatedlyHabitual Getting UpLet Your Speech Be GoodTraining ChildrenRaising ChildrenKids

Deuteronomy 11:19
You shall teach them [diligently] to your children [impressing God’s precepts on their minds and penetrating their hearts with His truths], speaking of them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road and when you lie down and when you rise up. Verse ConceptsBaby dedicationAdmonition, Of ParentsChildren, needs ofdiscipline, in the familyTraditionsParents Duty To ChildrenSitting To TeachLying Down To RestSchoolsHabitual Getting UpLet Your Speech Be GoodTeaching ChildrenGood ChildrenRisingparentingRaising ChildrenKidsChild Of God

2 Timothy 3:15
and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings (Hebrew Scriptures) which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus [surrendering your entire self to Him and having absolute confidence in His wisdom, power and goodness]. Verse ConceptsInfantsFaith, Origins OfEducation, Elements OfChildren, needs ofChildren, examples ofdiscipline, in the familyReadingLove, And The WorldNurtureStudying The BibleWisdom, Source Of HumanWord Of GodStudentsChildren, Good KidsChildren, Good Examples OfBible, Names OfChildren, Good Parental ExamplesChildrearingSaving FaithThe Biblical CanonBeing Devoted From YouthBenefits Of Faith In ChristThe Gospel Of SalvationUse Of The ScripturesGod's Word Gives WisdomMinistering To The UnsavedMemorizing ScriptureInformation AgeEducationGrandmothersScripturegrandmasexams

Matthew 4:4
But Jesus replied, “It is written and forever remains written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes out of the mouth of God.’” Verse ConceptsAbundant LifeSpiritual MalnutritionBread, As FoodAppetite, SpiritualMannaMouthsScripture, Purpose OfTemptation, ResistingWordsSpiritual Life, Maintained ByBible, Given ForChrist's Knowledge Of The ScripturesKept Alive By GodReceiving God's WordScripture, Inerrancy OfNew Testament Claiming Old Testament Is InspiredBreadNutritionAll Life Is Dependent On GodLiveNot Being Alone

Matthew 4:10
Then Jesus said to him, “Go away, Satan! For it is written and forever remains written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.’” Verse ConceptsMonotheismRightsServanthood, And Worship Of GodTemptation, ResistingWorship, Reasons ForUnquestioning ServiceGod AloneJesus Casting Out DemonsEnemies Of GodWorship God!New Testament Claiming Old Testament Is InspiredSatanWorshiping GodThe DevilResisting Temptation

Matthew 4:7
Jesus said to him, “On the other hand, it is written and forever remains written, ‘You shall not test the Lord your God.’” Verse ConceptsTemptation, ResistingTestingTesting GodNew Testament Claiming Old Testament Is InspiredTemptationResisting Temptationexams

Luke 11:28
But He said, “On the contrary, blessed (happy, favored by God) are those who hear the word of God and continually observe it.” Verse ConceptsBlessedethics, basis ofdiscipleship, benefits ofListeningTheologyWord Of GodWordsBible, Names OfKeep The Commandments!ObedienceThe Word Of GodBlessings From GodListening To GodObeying Godluckpracticeobeying

Matthew 7:24
“So everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, will be like a wise man [a far-sighted, practical, and sensible man] who built his house on the rock. Verse ConceptsWisdom, Source Of HumanSpiritual FoundationsStones For ProtectionHearing ChristDoing God's WorksThe Work Of The Wise

James 1:22
But prove yourselves doers of the word [actively and continually obeying God’s precepts], and not merely listeners [who hear the word but fail to internalize its meaning], deluding yourselves [by unsound reasoning contrary to the truth]. Verse Conceptsethics, basis ofTheologyUnworldlinessHearing God's WordDeceiving OneselfOne's DeedsKeep The Commandments!DeceptionheroesCall To Action

2 Chronicles 17:7-9
Also in the third year of his reign he sent his princes Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah to teach in the cities of Judah; And with them were the Levites -- "Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah; and with these Levites were the priests Elishama and Jehoram. And they taught in Judah, and had the Book of the Law of the Lord with them; they went about throughout all the cities of Judah and taught among the people.

Nehemiah 8:7-8
Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah -- "the Levites -- "helped the people to understand the Law, and the people [remained] in their place. So they read from the Book of the Law of God distinctly, faithfully amplifying and giving the sense so that [the people] understood the reading.

Deuteronomy 6:6
These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be [written] on your heart and mind. Verse ConceptsReceptive Hearts

Deuteronomy 11:18
“Therefore, you shall impress these words of mine on your heart and on your soul, and tie them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as bands (frontals, frontlets) on your forehead. Verse ConceptsFingersRopesSanctification, Means And ResultsThoughtJoined To GoodMarks On PeoplePay Attention To God!The Word Of GodValue

1 Corinthians 1:31
so then, as it is written [in Scripture], “He who boasts and glories, let him boast and glory in the Lord.” Verse ConceptsBoasting, LegitimateSelf Righteousness, And The GospelStrength, SpiritualAttention SeekersBoasting In GodThe scripturesGlory of ChristGlory of the The churchBoasting

1 Peter 1:16
because it is written, “You shall be holy (set apart), for I am holy.” Verse ConceptsGod, Holiness OfGod, Perfection OfImitatingLaw, OtGod's NatureBe Holy For I Am HolyHoliness

Deuteronomy 17:19
And it shall be with him and he shall read it all the days of his life, so that he may learn to fear [and worship] the Lord his God [with awe-filled reverence and profound respect], by carefully obeying (keeping foremost in his thoughts and actively doing) all the words of this law and these statutes, Verse ConceptsLearningStudentsKings, How They Should ActReading The ScripturesFear God!Keep The Commandments!Reading The Bible

Isaiah 34:16
Seek from the book of the Lord, and read:

Not one of these [creatures] will be missing;
None will lack its mate.
For His mouth has commanded,
And His Spirit has gathered them.
 Verse ConceptsGod, As SpiritUnity, Of God's PeopleStudentsBible, Names OfThe Holy Spirit In CreationNothing MissingOld Testament Claims InspirationMissing SomeoneReading The BibleSoulmatesgatheringseekinghomecoming

1 Thessalonians 2:13
And we also thank God continually for this, that when you received the word of God [concerning salvation] which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of [mere] men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is effectually at work in you who believe [exercising its inherent, supernatural power in those of faith]. Verse ConceptsHearingPreaching, Effects OfResponseThe Authority Of ScriptureSpeech, DivineThanksgiving, OfferedReceiving God's WordThose Who Had FaithMan's TeachingWe Thank GodGod's Work In UsAcceptanceThe Word Of GodBelieving In Yourself

John 5:39
You search and keep on searching and examining the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and yet it is those [very Scriptures] that testify about Me; Verse ConceptsClaimsJudaismStudying The BibleStudyLife By God's WordSeeking For Abstract ThingsScriptures Bearing Witness To ChristChrist And The ScripturesLife Through Keeping The LawUse Of The ScripturesThe scripturesEternal lifeStudyingThe Word Of GodFinding LoveMissing SomeoneThe BibleReading The BibleScriptureeternitytestimonytestifyingresearch

John 7:52
They responded, “Are you also from Galilee? Search [and read the Scriptures], and see [for yourself] that no prophet comes from Galilee!” Verse ConceptsJesus The Prophet

2 Corinthians 4:2
But we have renounced the disgraceful things hidden because of shame; not walking in trickery or adulterating the word of God, but by stating the truth [openly and plainly], we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God. Verse ConceptsIntegrityCraftinessConsciences, Before OthersFaithfulness, In Human RelationshipsDeceit, Practice OfDeception, Christian Leaders Must NotHonestyMorality, And CreationRejecting ThingsRenunciationSecrecyWord Of GodTruthMinisters, Should Not BeMinisters, Way They Should TeachIntegrity, Examples OfReceiving God's WordAvoiding SecrecySpeaking TruthCommending OneselfEliminating ShameClear Consciences

Deuteronomy 6:7
You shall teach them diligently to your children [impressing God’s precepts on their minds and penetrating their hearts with His truths] and shall speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of Timeethics, personalBeing A Motherdiscipline, in the familyLove, And The WorldResponsibility, For God's WorldRoadsWalkingCaring For ChildrenLying Down To RestSchoolsDoing RepeatedlyHabitual Getting UpLet Your Speech Be GoodTraining ChildrenRaising ChildrenKids

2 Timothy 3:15
and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings (Hebrew Scriptures) which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus [surrendering your entire self to Him and having absolute confidence in His wisdom, power and goodness]. Verse ConceptsInfantsFaith, Origins OfEducation, Elements OfChildren, needs ofChildren, examples ofdiscipline, in the familyReadingLove, And The WorldNurtureStudying The BibleWisdom, Source Of HumanWord Of GodStudentsChildren, Good KidsChildren, Good Examples OfBible, Names OfChildren, Good Parental ExamplesChildrearingSaving FaithThe Biblical CanonBeing Devoted From YouthBenefits Of Faith In ChristThe Gospel Of SalvationUse Of The ScripturesGod's Word Gives WisdomMinistering To The UnsavedMemorizing ScriptureInformation AgeEducationGrandmothersScripturegrandmasexams

1 Peter 4:11
Whoever speaks [to the congregation], is to do so as one who speaks the oracles (utterances, the very words) of God. Whoever serves [the congregation] is to do so as one who serves by the strength which God [abundantly] supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified [honored and magnified] through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Verse ConceptsGlorifying GodGiving, Of TalentsAmenChannels Of TruthMotives, Importance OfWork, Divine And HumanAbility, God's PowerMinisters, Way They Should TeachBible, Names OfChrist GlorifiedEternal PraiseGod Giving StrengthServing PeopleGod Gives StrengthSpeaking As From Godthe Gifts of GodGlory of the The churchHelping OthersStrength, God Is OurspeakingPetsMinistryGuidance And StrengthHelping Others In NeedThe Power Of WordsenergyprovidingpeterdominionCall To Action

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

Acts 17:11
Now these people were more noble and open-minded than those in Thessalonica, so they received the message [of salvation through faith in the Christ] with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. Verse ConceptsEducation, Examples OfBaptism Of The Holy SpiritBad ThingsBecoming A ChristianeagernessCharacterdiligenceDiligence, Examples OfGuidance, Receiving God'sIntelligenceStudying The BibleReadingScripture, UnderstandingStudyConcentrationOnce A DayTesting Other ThingsUse Of The ScripturesFalse Apostles, Prophets And TeachersTesting SpiritsThe scripturesJewsStudyingchristianitygroupsresearch

John 2:22
So when He had risen from the dead, His disciples remembered what He had said. And they believed and trusted in and relied on the Scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken. Verse ConceptsFaith, Origins OfRememberingUnderstandingBelieving ProphetsChrist Would RiseDiscipleshipJesus Death

1 Chronicles 22:19
Now set your heart and your soul to seek (inquire of, require as your vital necessity) the Lord your God. Arise and build the sanctuary of the Lord God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord and the holy articles and utensils of God into the house built for the Name (Presence) of the Lord.” Verse ConceptsHeart, And Holy SpiritOrthodoxy, In OtSeeking GodSolomon's TempleThe Ark In The TempleBeing Devoted to GodHeartfelt Prayer To God

Deuteronomy 4:29
But from there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you search for Him with all your heart and all your soul. Verse ConceptsFindingRestoration After BackslidingPrayer, Advice For EffectiveReceptivenessRevival, CorporateFinding GodWhole HeartednessSingle Mindedness

Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him. Verse ConceptsExistenceFaithAdultsFaith, Necessity OfFaith, Nature OfSurrenderingGospel, Requirements OfLife, Of FaithPleasing GodPrayer, And FaithPrayer, As A Response To GodReligionReward, For God's PeopleRighteousness, As FaithSeeking GodSin, Nature OfSpiritualityWorship, Elements OfUnbelief, Results Of Being GuiltyBelievingAnswered PromisesApproaching GodThe Existence Of GodImpossible For PeopleRewardFaith KjvseekingimpossibleGod As The Object Of Faith

Isaiah 55:6

Seek the Lord while He may be found;
Call on Him [for salvation] while He is near.
 Verse ConceptsFreedom, Of The WillFate, And FatalismAccess To God, The Characteristics Ofdelay, humanMortalityPrayer, As A Response To GodPresent, TheRepentance, Importance OfSeasons, Of LifeAnswered PromisesDeadlinesGod's CallUnconditional Loveseeking

Hosea 10:12

Sow with a view to righteousness [that righteousness, like seed, may germinate];
Reap in accordance with mercy and lovingkindness.
Break up your uncultivated ground,
For it is time to seek and search diligently for the Lord [and to long for His blessing]
Until He comes to rain righteousness and His gift of salvation on you.
 Verse ConceptsBeing PreparedPresent, TheRighteousness, Of BelieversSeedSeeking GodHoly Spirit, Types OfFruits Of RighteousnessSowing GoodReapingFallow LandBreakupsReaping What You SowPlanting SeedsSeedsSowing Seedssowing

Psalm 105:4

Seek and deeply long for the Lord and His strength [His power, His might];
Seek and deeply long for His face and His presence continually.
 Verse ConceptsFace Of GodPrayerfulnessSeeking God's StrengthStrengthstrenghseeking

Psalm 77:2

In the day of my trouble I [desperately] sought the Lord;
In the night my hand was stretched out [in prayer] without weariness;
My soul refused to be comforted.
 Verse Conceptsencouragement, examples ofNo ComfortHealing And ComfortOvercoming Hard TimesGetting Through Hard TimesFeeling Lostproblemssoultired

Proverbs 8:13

“The [reverent] fear and worshipful awe of the Lord includes the hatred of evil;
Pride and arrogance and the evil way,
And the perverted mouth, I hate.
 Verse ConceptsEvil Speakingevil, believers' responses toHatredIrreverencePride, Evil OfReverence, And ObedienceSin, Avoidance OfSin, Nature OfArrogance, Rejection OfArrogantly Like GodGod Opposes The ProudHating EvilThe Fear Of The LordPrideHateAbominationsFearing Godarrogancecultureshunning

Amos 5:15

Hate evil and love good,
And establish justice in the [court of the city] gate.
Perhaps the Lord God of hosts
Will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph [that is, those who remain after God’s judgment]. Verse Conceptsevil, believers' responses toHatredLawsuitsDivine FavourBusiness At The GatewaySurvivors FavouredBe Merciful!God As A WarriorHating EvilLoving GoodHateGod Turning Bad Things Into Good

Psalm 97:10

You who love the Lord, hate evil;
He protects the souls of His godly ones (believers),
He rescues them from the hand of the wicked.
 Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, To Godevil, believers' responses toCommitment, to GodGuardsHatredSaintsSin, Avoidance OfFaithful, Choose To RemainLove Towards God, Results InLove For GodGod Saving From EnemiesGod KeepsHating EvilEternal SecurityHatehaters

2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands [sure and unshaken despite attacks], bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord stand apart from wickedness and withdraw from wrongdoing.” Verse ConceptsGod, All knowingIniquity, Believer's Relation ToFoundationsConfidence, God's CallingHoliness,  Worldly SeparationInscriptionsRepentance, Examples OfSealsUniquenessSpiritual FoundationsChrist's Knowledge Of BelieversIn The Name Of ChristAvoiding EvilGod Knowing His Peoplefootball

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

Romans 8:13
for if you are living according to the [impulses of the] flesh, you are going to die. But if [you are living] by the [power of the Holy] Spirit you are habitually putting to death the sinful deeds of the body, you will [really] live forever. Verse ConceptsBaptism, significance ofBodyMedicineMortificationOpposition, To Sin And EvilPaul, Teaching OfSelf DenialSelf DisciplineSin, Avoidance OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InThe Lust Of The FleshMasturbationThe Holy Spirit, And SanctificationLiving For The MaterialLiving Not For The MaterialLiving The LifeRepent Lest You DieSpiritual DeathDeath ofnatural DeathSpiritual lifeDyingLife After DeathThe Body

Colossians 3:5
So put to death and deprive of power the evil longings of your earthly body [with its sensual, self-centered instincts] immorality, impurity, sinful passion, evil desire, and greed, which is [a kind of] idolatry [because it replaces your devotion to God]. Verse ConceptsGluttonyLicentiousnessCovetingFornicationAdultery, SpiritualBodily LimbsBaptism, significance ofdesiresThe Sin NatureGreed, Believers' Response ToLustLove, In RelationshipsSexual AberrationsSelf DenialMisersMortificationOpposition, To Sin And EvilPurity, Moral And SpiritualSelf DisciplineSelf IndulgenceSexualitySin, Avoidance OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InLasciviousnessSexual ChastityCovetousness, Nature ofIdolatry Consists OfAppetite, SexualImpuritySexual RelationshipsCrucifying Our FleshEvil PassionsDeath To SelfAffection, EvilDead To SinEvil DesiresIdolatryAvoid ImmoralityNature Of IdolatryCovetousnessAffectionsexGreedMoviesSexual ImmoralityPassionBeing GaySexual Purity

Psalm 38:18

For I do confess my guilt and iniquity;
I am filled with anxiety because of my sin.
 Verse ConceptsIniquity, Believer's Relation ToApologizingConviction Of SinSin ConfessedConfession of sinAcknowledgedconfessing

Jeremiah 3:21

A voice is heard on the barren heights,
The weeping and pleading of the children of Israel,
Because they have lost their way,
They have [deliberately] forgotten the Lord their God.
 Verse ConceptsForgettingWeepingConviction Of Sinimpulsiveness

Proverbs 28:13

He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
But whoever confesses and turns away from his sins will find compassion and mercy.
 Verse ConceptsForgiveness, DivineFindingAvoiding SinConcealment, Of SinSecrets To SuccessRenunciationRepentance, Nature OfSanctification, Means And ResultsSin, Accepting Forgiveness OfForgiveness Of SinsForsaking SinAcknowledge, SinSecret SinsProsperityHiding SinsRepentanceNot ProsperingSin ConfessedConfessionConfession of sin

Job 33:27

“He sings out to other men,
‘I have sinned and perverted that which was right,
And it was not proper for me!
 Verse ConceptsUnprofitable SinsGod Has ForgivenWe Have Sinned

Psalm 4:4

Tremble [with anger or fear], and do not sin;
Meditate in your heart upon your bed and be still [reflect on your sin and repent of your rebellion]. Selah.
 Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TimeAnger, HumanSilenceRenewed HeartSelf ExaminationGodly ReverenceAweExamining YourselfStillnessAnger ManagementBe Still!Psalm InterjectionsEmotions

Psalm 39:1
I said, “I will guard my ways
That I may not sin with my tongue;
I will muzzle my mouth
While the wicked are in my presence.”
Verse ConceptsPrudenceReadinessRestraintSpeech, Positive Aspects OfTongueWatchfulness, Of BelieversSpeaking, Wisdom InVigilanceIndividuals Being SilentThe TongueGod's TimingGods TimingWaiting For God's TimingGuarding Yourself

1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from every form of evil [withdraw and keep away from it]. Verse ConceptsAbstinenceAvoiding Sinevil, believers' responses toAppearance Of EvilSanctification, Means And ResultsSin, Avoidance OfTemptation, ResistingConduct, ProperBeing a ModelCohabitationPornographyAvoiding EvilEvil FleeingVariety Of FormEvilAppearances ofStaying Positivenegativityshunning

Hebrews 12:4
You have not yet struggled to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin; Verse ConceptsSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InStriving With GodTemptation, ResistingSpiritual StrivingMartyrdom Of The SaintsSheddingHard LaborLifebloodstruggleLife StrugglesOvercoming Hard TimesThe Blood Of JesusStrugglesSin Producing AfflictionsResisting Temptationstriving

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

Romans 6:6
We know that our old self [our human nature without the Holy Spirit] was nailed to the cross with Him, in order that our body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be slaves to sin. Verse ConceptsFruit, SpiritualAbolitionThe Sin NatureThe New Man In ChristPutting Off The Old ManSelfishnessUnselfishnessThe Human BodyDying With ChristCrucifying Our FleshOld NatureDestruction Of Satan's WorksDead To SinContinuing In SinOur CrucifixionSubject To EvilIdentityIdentity In Christrebirth

Job 11:14

If sin is in your hand, put it far away [from you],
And do not let wrongdoing dwell in your tents;
 Verse ConceptsTentsForsaking SinSteadfastnessInjustice

Deuteronomy 30:2
and you have returned to the Lord your God and have listened to and obeyed His voice with all your heart and with all your soul, in accordance with everything that I am commanding you today, you and your children, Verse ConceptsChildren, attitudes towardsChildren, Duties OfEarnestnessReturning To GodWhole HeartednessBlessings Of ObedienceObeying God

Judges 10:10
Then the Israelites cried out to the Lord [for help], saying, “We have sinned against You, because we have abandoned (rejected) our God and have served the Baals.” Verse ConceptsConviction, Not Leading To RepentanceSin, Nature OfWe Have Sinned

Leviticus 26:40
‘If they confess their wickedness and the wickedness of their forefathers, in their unfaithfulness which they have committed against Me—and also in their acting with hostility toward Me— Verse ConceptsTreacherySin ConfessedConfession of sinForgiving Yourselfconfessingactinggrandfathers

1 Kings 8:47-48
Yet if they think and consider in the land where they were carried captive, and repent and make supplication to You there, saying, We have sinned and have done perversely and wickedly; If they repent and turn to You with all their mind and with all their heart in the land of their enemies who took them captive, and pray to You toward their land which You gave to their fathers, the city which You have chosen, and the house which I have built for Your Name;

Isaiah 1:16

“Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean;
Get your evil deeds out of My sight.
Stop doing evil,
 Verse ConceptsSin, Nature OfWashingCessationStopping EvilCleanlinessBeing YourselfGod Turning Bad Things Into GoodRemoving People From Your LifeMaking Mistakescleansing

Hosea 14:1-2
O Israel, return to the Lord your God, for you have stumbled and fallen, [visited by calamity] due to your iniquity. Take with you words and return to the Lord. Say to Him, Take away all our iniquity; accept what is good and receive us graciously; so will we render [our thanks] as bullocks [to be sacrificed] and pay the confession of our lips.

Jonah 3:5
The people of Nineveh believed and trusted in God; and they proclaimed a fast and put on sackcloth [in penitent mourning], from the greatest even to the least of them. Verse ConceptsAbstinence as a disciplineReligionRepentance, Examples OfGreat And SmallBelieving In GodOthers Believing In GodFastingFasting And Prayerjonah

Jeremiah 18:8
if that nation against which I have spoken turns from its evil, I will relent and reverse My decision concerning the devastation that I intended to do. Verse ConceptsGod, Repentance OfGod Changing His MindGod Turned Back From Harming Them

Joel 2:12

“Even now,” says the Lord,
“Turn and come to Me with all your heart [in genuine repentance],
With fasting and weeping and mourning [until every barrier is removed and the broken fellowship is restored];
 Verse ConceptsGesturesAbstinence as a disciplineEarnestnessdrought, physicalRegretRepentance, Examples OfWeepingFasting, Accompanied ByWhole HeartednessFasting In MourningFastingFasting And Prayer

Isaiah 8:17
And I will wait for the Lord who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob; and I will look eagerly for Him. Verse ConceptsFace Of GodJacob, The PatriarchTrust, Importance OfWaiting On GodGod HidingThose Who Wait For GodWaiting On The Lord

Psalm 59:1-9
Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; defend and protect me from those who rise up against me. Deliver me from and lift me above those who work evil and save me from bloodthirsty men. For, behold, they lie in wait for my life; fierce and mighty men are banding together against me, not for my transgression nor for any sin of mine, O Lord. read more.
They run and prepare themselves, though there is no fault in me; rouse Yourself [O Lord] to meet and help me, and see! You, O Lord God of hosts, the God of Israel, arise to visit all the nations; spare none and be not merciful to any who treacherously plot evil. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]! They return at evening, they howl and snarl like dogs, and go [prowling] about the city. Behold, they belch out [insults] with their mouths; swords [of sarcasm, ridicule, slander, and lies] are in their lips, for who, they think, hears us? But You, O Lord, will laugh at them [in scorn]; You will hold all the nations in derision. O my Strength, I will watch and give heed to You and sing praises; for God is my Defense (my Protector and High Tower).

Psalm 40:1
I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry.
Verse ConceptsPatience, In Christian LivingPrayer, Persistence InReceptivenessPatience ExercisedAfflictions, Benefits OfThose Who Wait For GodGod Paid Attention To MeWaiting On The LordWaiting For God's Timing

Psalm 37:7

Be still before the Lord; wait patiently for Him and entrust yourself to Him;
Do not fret (whine, agonize) because of him who prospers in his way,
Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.
 Verse ConceptsBeing ConfidentSurrenderingPatience, In Christian LivingPatiencePrayer, Persistence InQuietnessRest, SpiritualWaiting On GodWorship, Elements OfPatience ExercisedEvil DevicesProsperityDo Not Be AnxiousThe Wicked ProsperWaiting On The LordBeing PatientWaiting For God's TimingprosperingTrusting God's Will

Psalm 62:5

For God alone my soul waits in silence and quietly submits to Him,
For my hope is from Him.
 Verse ConceptsPraying QuietlyDependenceHope, In GodSuffering, Of The InnocentGod AlonePeople Being SilentThose Who Wait For GodConfidencefaith and strengthRestSelf WorthPeace And ComfortFaith And TrustKeeping FaithStaying Strong And Not Giving UpFinding LoveHope And FaithPeace And StrengthTrusting God In Difficult TimesSelf EsteemPutting God FirstGod Being With UsThe SoulEclipseHope KjvWaiting On The LordFaith In GodNot Being AloneGod Being With YouConfidence And Self EsteemexpectationssoulFinding Comfort In God

Psalm 62:1
For God alone my soul waits in silence;
From Him comes my salvation.
Verse ConceptsRestlessnessPeople Being SilentGod My SalvationThose Who Wait For GodMothers Death

Lamentations 3:26

It is good that one waits quietly
For the salvation of the Lord.
 Verse ConceptsPatience, In Christian LivingPatience ExercisedPeople Being SilentWaiting On The Lordlimitations

Isaiah 26:8

Indeed, in the path of Your judgments, O Lord,
We have waited expectantly for You;
Your name, even Your memory, is the desire and deep longing of our souls.
 Verse ConceptsMotives, Importance OfPrayer, Persistence InCelebritiesThose Who Wait For Godremembrance

Psalm 130:5

I wait [patiently] for the Lord, my soul [expectantly] waits,
And in His word do I hope.
 Verse ConceptsHope, In GodTrust, Importance OfWaiting On GodThose Who Wait For GodHope For The RighteousHope KjvWaiting On The LordWaiting For God's TimingGod's Word As An Object Of Hope

Psalm 130:6

My soul waits for the Lord
More than the watchmen for the morning;
More than the watchmen for the morning.
 Verse ConceptsDawnMonotonyMorningWatchmanRelying Upon GodThose Who Wait For GodWaiting On The Lord

Hosea 12:6

Therefore, return [in repentance] to your God,
Observe and highly regard kindness and justice,
And wait [expectantly] for your God continually.
 Verse ConceptsConversion, nature ofFaithfulness, In Human RelationshipsReturning To GodRevival, CorporateWaiting On GodAnticipationAim At Love

Psalm 25:5

Guide me in Your truth and teach me,
For You are the God of my salvation;
For You [and only You] I wait [expectantly] all the day long.
 Verse ConceptsWaiting On GodAttitudes Of HopeGod My SalvationThose Who Wait For GodGod's TruthguidanceWaiting On The Lord

Micah 7:7

But as for me, I will look expectantly for the Lord and with confidence in Him I will keep watch;
I will wait [with confident expectation] for the God of my salvation.
My God will hear me.
 Verse ConceptsHope, In GodOptimismPrayer, Persistence InPrayerfulnessWaiting On GodWatchfulness, Of BelieversAttitudes Of HopeAnticipationGod My SalvationThose Who Wait For GodGod Pays AttentionGod's WillWaiting On The LordWork Ethic

1 Peter 4:7
The end and culmination of all things is near. Therefore, be sound-minded and self-controlled for the purpose of prayer [staying balanced and focused on the things of God so that your communication will be clear, reasonable, specific and pleasing to Him.] Verse ConceptsBeing PreparedPersecution, Attitudes ToPrayer, In The ChurchPrayerfulnessSelf ControlSelf DisciplineSelf IndulgenceWatchfulness, Of BelieversImminenceDrugs, Illegal NarcoticsEnd Of The WorldNear The Time GenerallyEternal PerspectiveLast HourAttitudes While Waiting For Second ComingDiligent PrayerPrayer During Hard TimesEnd Times

1 Thessalonians 5:6
So then let us not sleep [in spiritual indifference] as the rest [of the world does], but let us keep wide awake [alert and cautious] and let us be sober [self-controlled, calm, and wise]. Verse ConceptsConformityBeing PreparedNightOrderliness In Personal DevotionSobrietyDrugs, Illegal NarcoticsSleep, Warnings AgainstAttitudes While Waiting For Second Comingawakeningothers

Ephesians 6:18
With all prayer and petition pray [with specific requests] at all times [on every occasion and in every season] in the Spirit, and with this in view, stay alert with all perseverance and petition [interceding in prayer] for all God’s people. Verse ConceptsBaptism Of The Holy SpiritAlertFaithfulness, In Human RelationshipsBoldness, Comes FromImportunity, Towards GodPersecution, Attitudes ToPerseverancePrayer, For OthersPrayer, In The ChurchPrayer, Persistence InSleep, SpiritualSpiritual Warfare, ArmourSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictWatchfulness, Of BelieversPrayer, Offered WithIntercessory PrayerUnceasingAll Believers Are SaintsAlways PrayingPrayer LanguageOpportunityExamples of secret prayerDiligent Prayerfaith in hard timesEndurancePraying For OthersSpiritual WarfareStaying Strong And Not Giving UpOvercoming Hard TimesStaying Strong During Hard TimesPatience In Hard TimesNever Giving UpPrayer During Hard TimesPrayingOvercoming AdversityGuidance And StrengthPersistenceGod Answering PrayersHard Work And PerseveranceResolving Conflictperserverancevocationperseveringsupplicationpetition

Luke 21:36
But keep alert at all times [be attentive and ready], praying that you may have the strength and ability [to be found worthy and] to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man [at His coming].” Verse ConceptsAcknowledging GodWhat Christian Should Do AlwaysBeing PreparedEscaping, Spiritual ThingsBeing AwakePrayerfulnessWatchfulness, Of BelieversAnswered PromisesUnceasingAlways Being ActiveSeeking God's StrengthEscaping EvilEverything Happening For A ReasonPrayer During Hard TimesPraying

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

Colossians 4:2
Be persistent and devoted to prayer, being alert and focused in your prayer life with an attitude of thanksgiving. Verse ConceptsBeing PreparedeagernessAttitudes Of WatchfulnessPrayer, As Praise And ThanksgivingPrayer, In The ChurchPrayerfulnessAttitudes, in prayerThankfulnessVigilanceThank God!AttitudeSocial dutiesBeing Devoted to GodDiligent PrayerPraying For OthersThank YouThankfulness To OthersBeing GratefulGrateful HeartThanksgiving And GratitudeGiving ThanksPersistenceThankssteadfast

Proverbs 8:34

“Blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] is the man who listens to me,
Watching daily at my gates,
Waiting at my doorposts.
 Verse ConceptsDaily DutyUnceasingAlways Being ActiveWaiting At GatesBlessed In ServiceRejoicing In WisdomSchoolWaiting On The Lordmistress

2 Timothy 4:5
But as for you, be clear-headed in every situation [stay calm and cool and steady], endure every hardship [without flinching], do the work of an evangelist, fulfill [the duties of] your ministry. Verse ConceptsAfflictions, In Christian Livingevangelists, ministry ofevangelists, identity ofdiscouragementHeadsMinisters, Should BeResisting DiscouragementCircumstancesChrist's Disciples Will SufferEnduringMan's Work FinishedAfflictionsDutyMissionariesEvangelismExerciseHardshipMinistryevangelizingevangelising

Mark 13:33
“Be on guard and stay constantly alert [and pray]; for you do not know when the appointed time will come. Verse ConceptsWatchfulness, Of BelieversIgnorance Of Christ’s ReturnTaking HeedThe Time UnknownPersistence

Deuteronomy 14:29
The Levite, because he has no share [of land] or an inheritance among you, and the stranger, and the orphan and the widow who are within your [city] gates, shall come and eat and be satisfied, so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands. Verse ConceptsPoverty, Attitudes TowardsSatisfactionSaints, Care For The PoorWidows, Should BeLoving ForeignersGod Will BlessNo Earthly InheritancePeople Helping Orphansfriendliness

Deuteronomy 16:11
and you shall rejoice before the Lord your God, you and your son and your daughter and your male and female servants and the Levite who is within your [city] gates, and the stranger and the orphan and the widow who are among you, at the place where the Lord your God chooses to establish His Name (Presence). Verse ConceptsOrphansPoverty, Attitudes TowardsWidowsWidows, Should BeRejoicingForeigners Permitted At The FeastsPeople Helping OrphansEating Drinking And RejoicingA Place For God's Name

Deuteronomy 24:19-21
When you reap your harvest in your field and have forgotten a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it; it shall be for the stranger and the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands. When you beat your olive tree, do not go over the boughs again; the leavings shall be for the stranger and the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow. When you gather the grapes of your vineyard, you shall not glean it afterward; it shall be for the stranger and the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow.

1 Timothy 5:4
But if a widow has children or grandchildren [who are adults], see to it that these first learn to show great respect to their own family [as their religious duty and natural obligation], and to compensate their parents or grandparents [for their upbringing]; for this is acceptable and pleasing in the sight of God. Verse ConceptsAcceptance, From GodFaithfulness, In Human Relationshipsethics, personaldiscipleship, nature ofLearning From Other PeopleGrandchildrenGrandparentsHomeLove, And The WorldParentsPleasing GodPoverty, Remedies ForReligionRightsSanctity Of LifeYouthChildren, attitudes towardsWidows, Should BeChildren, Duties OfCaring For ChildrenCaring For ParentsLove Between RelativesHonouring ParentsPeople ProvidingChildren, responsibilities to GodFamiliesparentingRaising ChildrenWomen's RolesResponsibilityFamily FirstMotherhoodParenting ResponsibilitiesRespecting ParentsGrandmothersLeaving Parents For SpouseFathers Responsibilitiesparenthoodpiety

1 Timothy 5:16
If any believing woman has [dependent] widows [in her household], she must assist them [according to her ability]; and the church must not be burdened [with them], so that it may assist those who are truly widows [those who are all alone and are dependent]. Verse ConceptsBelieversMoney, Stewardship OfPoverty, Remedies ForLove Between RelativesRemoving BurdensPeople HelpingEach Local Church

Acts 6:1
Now about this time, when the number of disciples was increasing, a complaint was made by the Hellenists (Greek-speaking Jews) against the [native] Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. Verse ConceptsMultiplyingFavouritismComplaintsMurmuringChristiansBlameGreeksLove FeastNeglecting PeoplePoverty, Attitudes TowardsResentment, Against PeopleWidowsWomenWidows, Should BeChurch, IncreasingBenevolenceDiscontentAdditionsMany In The ChurchOnce A DayGrumbling At PeopleNot Helping WidowsMisunderstandingsComplainingMoney ManagementdiscriminationChristians Are Called Disciples

1 Timothy 5:9
A widow is to be put on the list [to receive regular assistance] only if she is over sixty years of age, [having been] the wife of one man, Verse ConceptsFaithfulness, In Human RelationshipsWidows, Should BeMarriage ControlledSecond MarriageWomen's RolesBeing Single

1 Timothy 5:3
Honor and help those widows who are truly widowed [alone, and without support]. Verse ConceptsBereaved, Care ForPoverty, Attitudes TowardsThoughtWidowsWidows, Should BeHonour The HonourableFamily FirstSupportHelping Those In Needrecognitionhonour

Isaiah 1:17

Learn to do good.
Seek justice,
Rebuke the ruthless,
Defend the fatherless,
Plead for the [rights of the] widow [in court]. Verse Conceptsethics, socialencouragement, examples ofdiscipleship, nature ofSocial Justicedefence, humanOrphansWidowsPoor, Duty ToWidows, Should BeJusticeAbusive MarriagesPeople Helping OrphansGod Caring For OrphansInjusticeHelping The Pooroppressionvulnerabilityuplifting

James 1:27
Pure and unblemished religion [as it is expressed in outward acts] in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit and look after the fatherless and the widows in their distress, and to keep oneself uncontaminated by the [secular] world. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of PossessionsAcceptance, divineAbsent FathersExploitationsCompassion, Examples OfCommitment, to the worldethics, socialethics, incentives towardsBlamelessness, In Christian LivingdiscouragementAcceptance, Of WorshipBereaved, Care ForSocial JusticeHoliness,  Worldly SeparationHonorOrphansRestored In Jesus ChristPerfection, HumanPoverty, Attitudes TowardsPurity, Moral And SpiritualReligionSensitivityShepherds, As Church LeaderSociety, Positive Aspects OfWidowsTrue ReligionAfflicted, Duty To ThemLove To Others Shown InWidows, Should BeCares Of This WorldFaultlessnessCaring For OthersVisiting Of The SickActive LifestylesAge DiscriminationPeople Helping OrphansThe FatherGod Caring For Orphans

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