Thematic Bible: Should be
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our spirit
Moreover, you are not your own masters; you were bought, and the price was paid. Therefore, honor God in your bodies.
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For that was why the Good News was told to the dead also--that, after they have been judged in the body, as men are judged, they might live in the spirit, as God lives.
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our bodies
Moreover, you are not your own masters; you were bought, and the price was paid. Therefore, honor God in your bodies.
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I entreat you, then, Brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, for this is your rational worship.
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » In life and death
And this will fulfil my earnest expectation and hope that I shall have no cause for shame, but that, with unfailing courage, now as hitherto, Christ will be honored in my body, whether by my life or by my death,
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For, if we live, our life is for the Master, and, if we die, our death is for the Master. Whether, then, we live or die we belong to the Master.
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our members
Therefore do not let Sin reign in your mortal bodies and compel you to obey its cravings. Do not offer any part of your bodies to Sin, in the cause of unrighteousness, but once for all offer yourselves to God (as those who, though once dead, now have Life), and devote every part of your bodies to the cause of righteousness.
and so will live the rest of his earthly life guided, not by human passions, but by the will of God.
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » With our substance
Being Devoted to God » Should be » Unreserved
No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate one and love the other, or else he will attach himself to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.
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And so with every one of you who does not bid farewell to all he has--he cannot be a disciple of mine.
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » Persevering
But Jesus answered: "No one who looks back, after putting his hand to the plough, is fitted for the Kingdom of God."
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That we should be rescued from the hands of our enemies,
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Being Devoted to God » Should be » Abounding
Further, Brothers, we beg and exhort you in the name of our Lord Jesus to carry out more fully than ever--as indeed you are already doing--all that you have heard from us as to what your daily life must be, if it is to please God.
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Children » Should be » Judiciously trained
And fathers, do not irritate your children, but bring them up with Christian discipline and instruction.
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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
Some of the people were bringing little children to Jesus, for him to touch them; but the disciples found fault with those who had brought them. When, however, Jesus saw this, he was indignant. "Let the little children come to me," he said, "do not hinder them; for it is to the childlike that the Kingdom of God belongs. I tell you, unless a man receives the Kingdom of God like a child, he will not enter it at all." read more.
Then he folded the children in his arms, and, placing his hands on them, gave them his blessing.
Then he folded the children in his arms, and, placing his hands on them, gave them his blessing.
Enemies » Should be » Assisted
Rather--'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him to drink. By doing this you will heap coals of fire upon his head.'
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Enemies » Should be » Overcome by kindness
Enemies » Should be » Loved
I, however, say to you--Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
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Enemies » Should be » Prayed for
Falling on his knees, he called out loudly: "Lord! do not charge them with this sin;" and with these words he fell asleep.
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Godly Fear » Should be » Constantly maintained
Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in our callings
Slaves, always obey your earthly masters, not only when their eyes are on you, as if you had but to please men, but giving them ungrudging service, in your reverence for the Master.
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Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in giving a reason for our hope
Revere the Christ as Lord in your hearts; always ready to give an answer to any one who asks your reason for the hope that you cherish, but giving it humbly and in all reverence,
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Godly Fear » Should be » Taught to others
Godly Fear » Should be » Prayed for
The Heart » Should be » Single
Slaves, always obey your earthly masters, not only when their eyes are on you, as if you had but to please men, but giving them ungrudging service, in your reverence for the Master.
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Slaves, obey your earthly masters, with anxious care, giving them ungrudging service, as if obeying the 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 kind to one another, tenderhearted, ready to forgive one another, just as God, in Christ, forgave 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
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Make your hands clean, you sinners; and your hearts pure, you vacillating men!
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Kings » Should be » Reverenced
Kings » Should be » Obeyed
Let every one obey the supreme Authorities. For no Authority exists except by the will of God, and the existing Authorities have been appointed by God.
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You are bound, therefore, to obey, not only through fear of God's punishments, but also as a matter of conscience.
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Submit to all human institutions for the Lord's sake, alike to the emperor as the supreme authority,
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Kings » Should be » Honored
Show honour to every one, Love the Brotherhood, 'revere God, honour the emperor.'
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In all cases pay what is due from you--tribute where tribute is due, taxes where taxes are due, respect where respect is due, and honor where honor is due.
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Kings » Should be » Prayed for
First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings should be offered for every one, especially for kings and all who are in high positions, in order that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in a deeply religious and reverent spirit.
Kings » Should be » Feared
Love to Christ » Should be » Ardent
Love to Christ » Should be » Even unto death
It was then that Paul made the reply: "Why are you weeping and breaking my heart like this? For my part, I am ready not only to be bound, but even to suffer death at Jerusalem for the Name of the Lord Jesus."
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Their victory was due to the Blood of the Lamb, and to the Message to which they bore their testimony. In their love of life they shrank not from death.
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Love to Christ » Should be » With the soul
Love to Christ » Should be » Unquenchable
Love to Christ » Should be » Sincere
May God's blessing be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
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Love to Christ » Should be » Supreme
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.
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Love to Christ » Should be » In proportion to our mercies
And for this, I tell you, her sins, many as they are, have been pardoned, because she has loved greatly; but one who has little pardoned him, loves but little."
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God's Mercy » Should be » Magnified
God's Mercy » Should be » Sought for others
May all who rule their conduct by this principle find peace and mercy--they who are the Israel of God.
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The Lord grant that he may find mercy at the hands of the Lord on 'That Day.' The many services that he rendered at Ephesus you have the best means of knowing.
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To Timothy, my true Child in the Faith: May God, the Father, and Christ Jesus, our Lord, bless you, and be merciful to you, and give you peace.
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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
Brothers, unite in following my example, and fix your eyes on those who are living by the pattern which we have set you.
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This was not because we had not a right to receive support, but our object was to give you a pattern for you to copy.
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Do not let any one look down on you because you are young, but, by your conversation, your conduct, your love, your faith, and your purity, be an example to those who hold the Faith.
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not as lords of your charges, but as examples to your flock.
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Ministers » Should be » Affectionate to their people
In our strong affection for you, that seemed to us the best way of sharing with you, not only God's Good news, but our very lives as well--so dear had you become to us.
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And, indeed, I am justified in feeling thus about you all; because you have a warm place in my heart--you who all, both in my imprisonment and in the work of defending and establishing the Good News, shared my privilege with me.
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Indeed, you know that, like a father with his own children, we used to encourage and comfort every one of you, and solemnly plead with you;
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Ministers » Should be » Disinterested
Remember, this is the third time that I have made every preparation to come to see you, and I shall refuse to be a burden to you; I want, not your money, but you. It is not the duty of children to put by for their parents, but of parents to put by for their children.
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Nor did we seek to win honour from men, whether from you or from others, although, as Apostles of Christ, we might have burdened you with our support.
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Ministers » Should be » Holy
On the contrary, he should be hospitable, eager for the right discreet, upright, a man of holy life and capable of self-restraint,
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Ministers » Should be » Gentle
and a Servant of the Lord should never quarrel. He ought, on the contrary, to be courteous to every one, a skillful teacher, and forbearing.
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But we lived among you with the simplicity of a child; we were like a woman nursing her own children.
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Ministers » Should be » Patient
No, we are trying to commend ourselves under all circumstances, as God's ministers should--in many an hour of endurance, in troubles, in hardships, in difficulties,
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and a Servant of the Lord should never quarrel. He ought, on the contrary, to be courteous to every one, a skillful teacher, and forbearing.
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Ministers » Should be » Devoted
But I count my life of no value to myself, if only I may complete the course marked out for me, and the task that was allotted me by the Lord Jesus--which was to declare the Good News of the Love of God.
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And this will fulfil my earnest expectation and hope that I shall have no cause for shame, but that, with unfailing courage, now as hitherto, Christ will be honored in my body, whether by my life or by my death, For to me life is Christ, and death is gain.
Ministers » Should be » Prayerful
For this reason, then, I kneel before the Father--
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Always, in every prayer that I offer for you all--my prayers are full of joy--
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Ministers » Should be » Studious and meditative
Till I come, apply yourself to public reading, preaching, and teaching.
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Practice these things, devote yourself to them, so that your progress may be plain to every one.
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Ministers » Should be » Strict in ruling their own families
he should be a man who rules his own household well, and whose children are kept under control and are well-behaved.
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Assistant-Officers should be faithful husbands, and men who rule their children and their households well.
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Ministers » Should be » Apt to teach
The Presiding-Officer should be a man of blameless character; a faithful husband; living a temperate, discreet, and well-ordered life; hospitable, and a skillful teacher,
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and a Servant of the Lord should never quarrel. He ought, on the contrary, to be courteous to every one, a skillful teacher, and forbearing.
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Ministers » Should be » Pure
but men who hold the deep truths of the Faith and have a clear conscience.
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Ministers » Should be » Sober, just, and temperate
On the contrary, he should be hospitable, eager for the right discreet, upright, a man of holy life and capable of self-restraint,
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Ministers » Should be » Blameless
For a Presiding-Officer, as God's steward, ought to be a man of irreproachable character; not self-willed or quick-tempered, nor addicted to drink or to brawling or to questionable money-making.
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The Presiding-Officer should be a man of blameless character; a faithful husband; living a temperate, discreet, and well-ordered life; hospitable, and a skillful teacher,
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Ministers » Should be » Hospitable
The Presiding-Officer should be a man of blameless character; a faithful husband; living a temperate, discreet, and well-ordered life; hospitable, and a skillful teacher,
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On the contrary, he should be hospitable, eager for the right discreet, upright, a man of holy life and capable of self-restraint,
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Ministers » Should be » Willing
I urge you to be true shepherds of the flock of God among you, not because you are compelled, but of your own free will; not from a base love of gain, but with a ready spirit;
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Ministers » Should be » Self-denying
No, I bruise my body and make it my slave, lest I, who have called others to the contest, should myself be rejected.
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Ministers » Should be » Impartial
I charge you solemnly, before God and Christ Jesus and the Chosen Angels, to carry out these directions, unswayed by prejudice, never acting with partiality.
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Ministers » Should be » Strong in grace
Do you, then, my Child, find strength in the help which comes from the union with Christ Jesus;
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Ministers » Should be » Watchful
But you, Timothy, must always be temperate. Face hardships; do the work of a Missionary; discharge all the duties of your Office.
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Ministers » Should be » Humble
Serving the Lord, as I did, in all humility, amid the tears and trials which fell to my lot through the plots of the Jews.
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Obedience to God » Should be » From the heart
God be thanked that, though you were once servants of Sin, yet you learned to give hearty obedience to that form of doctrine under which you were placed.
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Obedience to God » Should be » With willingness
Obedience to God » Should be » Undeviating
Obedience to God » Should be » Constant
Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always been obedient in the past, so now work out your own Salvation with anxious care, not only when I am with you, but all the more now that I am absent.
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Obedience to God » Should be » Unreserved
God, Power of » Should be » Acknowledged
God, Power of » Should be » Feared
And do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but are unable to kill the soul; rather be afraid of him who is able to destroy both soul and body in the Pit.
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God, Power of » Should be » Pleaded in prayer
And take us not into temptation, but deliver us from Evil.'
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God, Power of » Should be » Magnified
to the one God, our Saviour, be ascribed, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, glory, majesty, power, and dominion, as it was before time began, is now, and shall be for all time to come. Amen.
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The scriptures » Should be » Read publicly to all
After the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the President of the Synagogue sent them this message--"Brothers, if you have any helpful words to address to the people, now is the time to speak."
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The scriptures » Should be » Taught to children
and that, from your childhood, you have known the Sacred Writings, which can give you the wisdom that, through belief in Christ Jesus, leads to Salvation.
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The scriptures » Should be » Used against our spiritual enemies
But Jesus answered: "Scripture says--'It is not on bread alone that man is to live, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"
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Then Jesus said to him: "Begone, Satan! for Scripture says-- 'Thou shalt do homage to the Lord thy God, and worship him only.'"
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"Scripture also says," answered Jesus, "Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.'"
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The scriptures » Should be » Not only heard, but obeyed
But Jesus replied: "Rather, happy are those who listen to God's Message and keep it."
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Everyone, therefore, that listens to this teaching of mine and acts upon it may be compared to a prudent man, who built his house upon the rock.
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Put that Message into practice, and do not merely listen to it--deceiving yourselves.
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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
So that-in the words of Scripture-'Let him who boasts make his boast of the Lord!'
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For Scripture says-- 'You shall be 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
This, too, is a reason why we, on our part, are continually thanking God--because, in receiving the teaching that you had from us, you accepted it, not as the teaching of man, but as what it really is--the teaching of God, which is even now doing its work within you who believe in Christ.
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The scriptures » Should be » Searched
You search the Scriptures, because you think that you find in them Immortal Life;
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"Are you also from Galilee?" they retorted. "Search, and you will find that no Prophet is to arise in Galilee!"
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The scriptures » Should be » Not handled deceitfully
No, we have renounced the secrecy prompted by shame, refusing to adopt crafty ways, or to tamper with God's Message, and commending ourselves to every man's conscience, in the sight of God, by our exhibition of the Truth.
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The scriptures » Should be » Talked of continually
The scriptures » Should be » Known
and that, from your childhood, you have known the Sacred Writings, which can give you the wisdom that, through belief in Christ Jesus, leads to Salvation.
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The scriptures » Should be » The standard of teaching
When any one speaks, let him speak as one who is delivering the oracles of God. When any one is endeavoring to serve others, let him do so in reliance on the strength which God supplies; so that in everything God may be honour ed through Jesus Christ--to whom be ascribed all honour and might for ever and ever. Amen.
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The scriptures » Should be » Received with meekness
Therefore, have done with all filthiness and whatever wickedness still remains, and in a humble spirit receive that Message which has been planted in your hearts and is able to save your souls.
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The scriptures » Should be » Searched daily
These Jews of Beroea were better disposed than those in Thessalonica, for they welcomed the Message with great readiness, and daily examined the Scriptures to see if what was said was true.
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The scriptures » Should be » Believed
Afterwards, when he had risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this; and they believed the passage of Scripture, and the words which Jesus had spoken.
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Seeking God » Should be » With the heart
Seeking God » Should be » With diligence
But without faith it is impossible to please him, for he who comes to God must believe that God exists, and that he rewards those who seek for 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
Yet God's firm foundation still stands unmoved, and it bears this inscription-- 'THE LORD KNOWS THOSE WHO ARE HIS'; and this-- 'LET ALL THOSE WHO USE THE NAME OF THE LORD TURN AWAY FROM WICKEDNESS.'
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Sin » Should be » Mortified
If you live in obedience to your earthly nature, you will inevitably die; but if, by the power of the Spirit, you put an end to the evil habits of the body, you will live.
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Therefore destroy all that is earthly in you--immorality, uncleanness, passions, evil desires, and that greed which is idolatry.
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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
Shun every form of evil.
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Sin » Should be » Striven against
You have not yet, in your struggle with sin, resisted to the death;
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Sin » Should be » Abhorred
Let your love be sincere. Hate the wrong; cling to the right.
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Sin » Should be » Wholly destroyed
We recognize the truth that our old self was crucified with Christ, in order that the body, the stronghold of Sin, might be rendered powerless, so that we should no longer be slaves 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
But the end of all things is near. Therefore exercise self-restraint and be calm, that you may be able to pray.
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Therefore let us not sleep as others do. No, let us be watchful and self-controlled.
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Watchfulness » Should be » With prayer
Pray in spirit at all times. Be intent upon this, with unwearying perseverance and supplication for all Christ's People- -
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Be on the watch at all times, and pray that you may have strength to escape all that is destined to happen, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man."
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Watchfulness » Should be » With steadfastness in the faith
Be watchful; stand firm in your faith; show yourselves men; be strong.
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Watchfulness » Should be » With thanksgiving
Devote yourselves to prayer. Give your whole mind to it, and also offer thanksgiving;
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Watchfulness » Should be » At all times
Watchfulness » Should be » In all things
But you, Timothy, must always be temperate. Face hardships; do the work of a Missionary; discharge all the duties of your Office.
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Watchfulness » Should be » With heedfulness
See that you are on the watch; for you do not know when the 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
but, if a widow has children or grand-children, let them learn to show proper regard for the members of their own family first, and to make some return to their parents; for that is pleasing in God's sight.
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Any Christian woman, who has relations who are widows, ought to relieve them and not allow them to become a burden to the Church, so that the Church may relieve those widows who are really widowed.
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Widow's » Should be » Relieved by the church
About this time, when the number of the disciples was constantly increasing, complaints were made by the Jews of foreign birth against the native Jews, that their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution.
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A widow, when her name is added to the list, should not be less than sixty years old; she should have been a faithful wife,
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Widow's » Should be » Honored, if widows indeed
Show consideration for widows--I mean those who are really widowed.
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Widow's » Should be » Pleaded for
Widow's » Should be » Visited in affliction
That religious observance which is pure and spotless in the eyes of God our Father is this--to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself uncontaminated by the world.
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