Thematic Bible: Should be
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our spirit
for you are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.
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for to this end was the gospel preach'd to those, who are now dead, that after having suffer'd the loss of this frail life from men, they might enjoy an immortal life with God.
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our bodies
for you are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.
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I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God to you, that you present your bodies a living victim, holy, acceptable unto God, as the service of a rational being.
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » In life and death
agreeably to that expectation and persuasion I have, that I shall not labour in vain; but as I always have, so I shall still glorify Christ in my body, whether it be by life or by death: for if I live, I live to Christ;
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if we live, our life is appropriated to the Lord; and if we die, we die as his servants: whether we live therefore or die, we are the Lord's.
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our members
Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, by making you slaves to the lusts thereof. neither yield your members as instruments to iniquity: but yield yourselves unto God, as being alive after having been dead; and your members as instruments of righteousness.
so that for the future he does not pass the rest of this life in gratifying his sensual passions, but in conformity to the divine precepts.
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our substance
Being Devoted to God » Should be » Unreserved
no man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or he will be attach'd to the one, and neglectful of the other. ye cannot serve God and Mamon.
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in like manner every one of you must count upon renouncing all that he has, otherwise he cannot be my disciple.
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » Persevering
Jesus answered him, whoever puts his hand to the plough, and looks back, is not fit to be employ'd in the kingdom of God.
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that we should be delivered from the power of our enemies, and serve him with security,
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » Abounding
Finally, my brethren, we intreat and conjure you by the Lord Jesus Christ, to observe the instructions we gave you about your religious conduct, and to make continual progress therein.
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Children » Should be » Judiciously trained
and you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution of the Lord.
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Children » Should be » Instructed in the ways of God
Children » Should be » Brought early to the house of God
Children » Should be » Brought to Christ
Then they brought young children to him, that he might lay his hands upon them: but his disciples rebuked those that presented them. which Jesus observing was much displeas'd with them, and said, suffer little children to come unto me, do not hinder them: for of such is the kingdom of God. I declare unto you, he that shall pretend to be admitted into the kingdom of God, and has not the temper of a little child, shall not enter therein. read more.
then he embraced them, and laying his hand upon them, he gave them his blessing.
then he embraced them, and laying his hand upon them, he gave them his blessing.
Enemies » Should be » Assisted
therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing, you will heap coals of fire on his head .
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Enemies » Should be » Overcome by kindness
Enemies » Should be » Loved
but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who traduce you, and persecute you:
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Enemies » Should be » Prayed for
and on his knees he cried with a loud voice, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." and having said this, he expired.
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Godly Fear » Should be » Constantly maintained
Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in our callings
servants, be entirely obedient to those, whom the laws have made your masters, and not meerly out of regard to their observation, as designing only to please men, but from a principle of integrity, as fearing God:
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Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in giving a reason for our hope
adore the Lord God in your hearts, and be ready to show with modesty and respect to every one that asks it, what ground there is for the expectations you have:
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Godly Fear » Should be » Taught to others
Godly Fear » Should be » Prayed for
The Heart » Should be » Single
servants, be entirely obedient to those, whom the laws have made your masters, and not meerly out of regard to their observation, as designing only to please men, but from a principle of integrity, as fearing God:
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Servants, be obedient to your legal masters, with awful reverence and sincerity of heart, as unto Christ:
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The Heart » Should be » Applied unto wisdom
The Heart » Should be » Guided in the right way
The Heart » Should be » Given to God
The Heart » Should be » Tender
be mutually kind, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
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The Heart » Should be » Kept with diligence
The Heart » Should be » Prepared unto God
The Heart » Should be » Perfect with God
The Heart » Should be » Purified
address your selves to God, and you will find him present with you: cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, you that are diffident.
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Kings » Should be » Reverenced
Kings » Should be » Obeyed
Be every one of you subject to the ruling powers. for every ruler holds of God: the rulers in being are constituted by God.
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wherefore you ought to submit not only from an apprehension of punishment, but
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and glorify God in the times of distress. be subject therefore, for the Lord's sake to every human establishment: whether it be to the king,
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Kings » Should be » Honored
of God. Be respectful to all, love your brethren, fear God, and honour the king.
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attending upon the publick administration. render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom, reverence to whom reverence, honour to whom honour.
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Kings » Should be » Prayed for
I exhort you therefore, above all things, to present supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgiving for all men: for kings, and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in the practice of all piety and virtue;
Kings » Should be » Feared
Love to Christ » Should be » Ardent
Love to Christ » Should be » Even unto death
but Paul replied, what do you mean by afflicting me thus with your tears? I am not only ready to meet my chains, but even to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus.
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they overcame him by the blood of the lamb, and by the word to which they gave testimony; for their lives they expos'd to the last.
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Love to Christ » Should be » With the soul
Love to Christ » Should be » Unquenchable
Love to Christ » Should be » Sincere
grace be with all those that have love uncorrupted for our Lord Jesus Christ. amen.
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Love to Christ » Should be » Supreme
he that loveth father or mother more than me, is unworthy of me: he that loveth son or daughter more than me, is unworthy of me.
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Love to Christ » Should be » In proportion to our mercies
wherefore, I tell you, her sins, which are numerous, are forgiven; and that is the reason of all this love: but his love is less, to whom less is forgiven.
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God's Mercy » Should be » Magnified
God's Mercy » Should be » Sought for others
as many as walk by this rule, peace and mercy be on them, even upon the Israel of God.
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the Lord grant he may obtain mercy from him in that day, for you know very well what services de did me at Ephesus.
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to Timothy my sincere convert, favour, mercy and peace from God our father, and Jesus Christ our Lord.
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God's Mercy » Should be » Pleaded in prayer
God's Mercy » Should be » Rejoiced in
God's Mercy » Should be » Sought for ourselves
Ministers » Should be » Ensamples to the flock
tread in my steps, my brethren, and fix your eyes upon those who follow the example I give you.
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not, that we had no just claim, but to present ourselves as a pattern, which you should imitate,
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don't give occasion to any to despise your youth: but be a pattern to believers in your discourse, in your behaviour, by your charity, faith and chastity.
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not to domineer over the laity, but to be examples for their imitation;
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Ministers » Should be » Affectionate to their people
Our affection therefore to you being so great, we were as ready to give our lives for you, as we were to communicate the divine gospel to you, so much did you engage our love.
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I should have this opinion of you, being sensible you make the dispensation I am under a common concern, with respect to my confinement, and the defence and confirmation of the gospel.
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you likewise know, that we exhorted and encouraged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
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Ministers » Should be » Disinterested
This is the third time I purposed to come to you; but I will not be burdensome to you; for I seek not yours, but you: since it is not expected children should lay up for their parents, but parents for their children: on the contrary,
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we never courted you nor any others, from an affectation of human applause. instead of making our apostolical character any ways expensive to you, as we might;
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Ministers » Should be » Holy
but a lover of hospitality, humane, prudent, just, holy, temperate;
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Ministers » Should be » Gentle
a christian must not be litigious, but easy to all men, qualify'd to instruct,
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we behav'd to you with a tender regard, even as a mother, who nurses her own children.
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Ministers » Should be » Patient
but in all things I approve myself as the minister of God, by great constancy in afflictions, in torments, in distresses, from stripes,
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a christian must not be litigious, but easy to all men, qualify'd to instruct,
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Ministers » Should be » Devoted
things that little affect me, nor is life so much my concern, as to finish my course, and the charge I receiv'd from the Lord Jesus, to attest the declaration of the divine favour.
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agreeably to that expectation and persuasion I have, that I shall not labour in vain; but as I always have, so I shall still glorify Christ in my body, whether it be by life or by death: for if I live, I live to Christ; and if I die, I gain.
Ministers » Should be » Prayerful
for this cause I bow my knees unto the father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
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and I never pray without praying for you all with joy, for your liberality to the gospel,
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Ministers » Should be » Studious and meditative
while I am absent apply yourself to reading, to exhortation, and instruction.
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meditate upon these things, be wholly employ'd about them, that your proficiency may appear to all.
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Ministers » Should be » Strict in ruling their own families
obliging his children to behave with decorum.
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a deacon must have but one wife, and govern his children, and the rest of the family in a proper manner.
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Ministers » Should be » Apt to teach
a bishop therefore ought to be of an unspotted character, to have but one wife, to be sober, prudent, grave, hospitable, and qualified for teaching:
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a christian must not be litigious, but easy to all men, qualify'd to instruct,
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Ministers » Should be » Pure
but by their integrity maintain the reverence due to the gospel.
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Ministers » Should be » Sober, just, and temperate
but a lover of hospitality, humane, prudent, just, holy, temperate;
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Ministers » Should be » Blameless
for a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not morose, not soon angry, not given to wine, not violent, not desirous of unlawful gain.
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a bishop therefore ought to be of an unspotted character, to have but one wife, to be sober, prudent, grave, hospitable, and qualified for teaching:
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Ministers » Should be » Hospitable
a bishop therefore ought to be of an unspotted character, to have but one wife, to be sober, prudent, grave, hospitable, and qualified for teaching:
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but a lover of hospitality, humane, prudent, just, holy, temperate;
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Ministers » Should be » Willing
to exhort you to feed the flock of God, which is among you: to take care of it, voluntarily, without reluctance, not from any view to sordid gain, but out of real affection;
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Ministers » Should be » Self-denying
but I mortify my body, and bring it into subjection: lest after having been a herald to others, I my self should be thrown out.
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Ministers » Should be » Impartial
I conjure you before God, before our Lord Jesus Christ, and his chosen angels, to observe these rules without prepossession and partiality.
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Ministers » Should be » Strong in grace
As for you, my son, strenuously acquit yourself of the charge you have receiv'd from Christ Jesus.
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Ministers » Should be » Watchful
be you then entirely upon the watch: be insensible to toil: perform the work of an evangelist, and discharge your ministerial function.
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Ministers » Should be » Humble
how I have serv'd the Lord with all resignation, with tears, and trials occasion'd by the insidious practices of the Jews:
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Obedience to God » Should be » From the heart
but God be thanked, that you, who were the vassals of sin, have sincerely obeyed in the manner the gospel prescribed.
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Obedience to God » Should be » With willingness
Obedience to God » Should be » Undeviating
Obedience to God » Should be » Constant
Wherefore, my beloved, as you have always obey'd the gospel, not only when I was with you, but much more now while I am absent, continue the work of your own salvation, whatever persecutions you apprehend:
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Obedience to God » Should be » Unreserved
God, Power of » Should be » Acknowledged
God, Power of » Should be » Feared
fear not those who can only kill the body, but cannot hurt the soul: rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in Gehenna.
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God, Power of » Should be » Pleaded in prayer
and let us not be left under temptation, but deliver us from the evil one."
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God, Power of » Should be » Magnified
to God only wise, our saviour, be glory, magnificence, power, and empire, both now and for ever.
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The scriptures » Should be » Read publicly to all
and after the lesson out of the law and the prophets was finish'd, the heads of the synagogue sent this message to them; Men and brethren, if you have any instruction to offer to the people, deliver it.
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The scriptures » Should be » Taught to children
and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus:
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The scriptures » Should be » Used against our spiritual enemies
but Jesus answered him, It is written, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every thing that God shall prescribe."
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Then said Jesus to him, get thee hence Satan: for it it written, "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve ."
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Jesus replied, it is likewise written, "Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God."
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The scriptures » Should be » Not only heard, but obeyed
but rather, said he, happy are they who hear the word of God, and put it in practice.
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therefore, whoever heareth these instructions of mine, and puts them in practice, I will compare him to the prudent man, who built his house upon a rock:
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Don't delusively content your selves with being of the audience, but put what you hear in practice:
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The scriptures » Should be » Taught to all
The scriptures » Should be » Laid up in the heart
The scriptures » Should be » Appealed to
according as it is written, "he that glorieth, should glory in the Lord."
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for it is written, "be ye holy, because I am holy."
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The scriptures » Should be » Read
The scriptures » Should be » Received, not as the word of men, but as the word of God
nor do we fail of giving thanks to God continually, that, when you received the word of God, which we preach, you did not receive it as the doctrine of men, but as a doctrine that appears to be truly divine, by the influences it displays in you, who believe.
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The scriptures » Should be » Searched
You search the scriptures, for you think by their means to have eternal life, and they are the very writings which do testify of me.
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they answered him, are you also of Galilee? search the scriptures, and you will not find that a prophet did ever arise out of Galilee.
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The scriptures » Should be » Not handled deceitfully
renouncing all secret dishonesty, and void of all artifice, I deliver the word of God unadulterated, and recommend my self by urging the truth home to every man's conscience, as in the presence of God.
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The scriptures » Should be » Talked of continually
The scriptures » Should be » Known
and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus:
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The scriptures » Should be » The standard of teaching
let a speaker deliver nothing but what is agreeable to the divine oracles: and let him that attends the poor, be active in proportion to the strength God has given him. amen.
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The scriptures » Should be » Received with meekness
throw off then your vices as dregs and scum: and receive with docility that genuine doctrine, which is effectual to your salvation.
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The scriptures » Should be » Searched daily
the Jews there were of a more generous temper than those of Thessalonica: for they very readily embrac'd their doctrine, and daily examin'd, whether it was conformable to the scriptures.
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The scriptures » Should be » Believed
and when he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembred that expression of his: and they believed the scripture, and what Jesus had said.
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Seeking God » Should be » With the heart
Seeking God » Should be » With diligence
now without faith it is impossible to be acceptable to him: for he that presents himself to God, cannot but believe he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who make their addresses to him.
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Seeking God » Should be » While he may be found
Seeking God » Should be » Immediate
Seeking God » Should be » Evermore
Seeking God » Should be » In the day of trouble
Sin » Should be » Hated
Sin » Should be » Departed from
however, the foundation of the divine architect is still immoveable, having this inscription, " the Lord discerns who are his." and, " let every one that invokes the name of the Lord, depart from iniquity."
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Sin » Should be » Mortified
for if you lead a sensual life, you will be miserable: but if through the spirit you mortify the affections of corrupted nature, you will be happy.
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Mortify therefore your sensual appetites, fornication, impurity, irregular passions, wicked desires, and that licentiousness practised by idolaters.
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Sin » Should be » Mourned over
Sin » Should be » Confessed
Sin » Should be » Guarded against
Sin » Should be » Avoided even in appearance
if it has the least appearance of evil, reject it.
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Sin » Should be » Striven against
You have not yet resisted unto death, striving against sin.
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Sin » Should be » Abhorred
Let love be without dissimulation. abhor that which is evil, adhere to that which is good.
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Sin » Should be » Wholly destroyed
considering this, that our vicious passions were crucified with him, that the body of sin being destroyed, we might not any longer be vassals to sin.
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Sin » Should be » Put away
national Sins » Should be » Confessed
national Sins » Should be » Turned from
national Sins » Should be » Repented of
national Sins » Should be » Mourned over
Waiting upon God » Should be » Specially in adversity
Waiting upon God » Should be » With patience
Waiting upon God » Should be » With the soul
Waiting upon God » Should be » With resignation
Waiting upon God » Should be » In the way of his judgments
Waiting upon God » Should be » With hope in his word
Waiting upon God » Should be » With earnest desire
Waiting upon God » Should be » Continually
Waiting upon God » Should be » All day
Waiting upon God » Should be » With full confidence
Watchfulness » Should be » With sobriety
The consummation of all things draws nigh. be temperate, be vigilant in prayer.
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therefore let us not sleep away our time like others, but be vigilant and temperate.
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Watchfulness » Should be » With prayer
Pour out your souls unto God upon all occasions, watching in prayer with all perseverance and supplication for all christians:
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be therefore upon your guard, be constant in prayer, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all those future ills, and be able to stand in the presence of the son of God.
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Watchfulness » Should be » With steadfastness in the faith
Be upon the watch, stand firm in the faith, behave your selves like men of fortitude:
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Watchfulness » Should be » With thanksgiving
Persevere and be vigilant in prayer and in thanksgiving:
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Watchfulness » Should be » At all times
Watchfulness » Should be » In all things
be you then entirely upon the watch: be insensible to toil: perform the work of an evangelist, and discharge your ministerial function.
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Watchfulness » Should be » With heedfulness
be circumspect, be vigilant, and devout: because you are uncertain when that time will be.
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Widow's » Should be » Allowed to share in our blessings
Widow's » Should be » Relieved by their friends
if a widow has children or grand-children, let them above all things instruct their own family to be religious, and let them be grateful to their parents, for this is acceptable to God.
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If any convert has widow-relations, let such relieve them, that the church may not be charged, but with the relief of such as are entirely destitute.
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Widow's » Should be » Relieved by the church
At that time, as the number of the disciples was multiplied, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the distribution that was made daily.
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Let none be put upon the list of widows, but such as are at least threescore years of age, and have been married but once:
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Widow's » Should be » Honored, if widows indeed
show regard to widows that are really such.
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Widow's » Should be » Pleaded for
Widow's » Should be » Visited in affliction
pure and unadulterated religion, in the eye of God our father, consists in taking care of orphans and widows in their distress: and in keeping clear of the vices of the age.
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