Thematic Bible: Worldly
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Dancing » Worldly
And when his daughter--that is, the daughter of Herodias--came in and danced, she delighted Herod and those who were dining with him. 'Ask me for whatever you like,' the King said to the girl, 'and I will give it to you';
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Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Sought by the epicureans as the chief aim of life
If with only human hopes I had fought in the arena at Ephesus, what should I have gained by it? If the dead do not rise, then-'Let us eat and drink, for to-morrow we shall die'!
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Among others, some Epicurean and Stoic Philosophers joined issue with him. Some would ask "What is this prater wanting to make out?", while others would say "He seems to be a Preacher of foreign Deities." (This was because he was telling the Good News about Jesus and the Resurrection).
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Worldly » Host » A great host » Against
While he was still speaking, a crowd appeared in sight, led by the man called Judas, who was one of the Twelve. Judas approached Jesus, to kiss him;
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Worldly » Labour » Worldly, sometimes disappointing
Work, not for the food that perishes, but for the food that lasts for Immortal Life, which the Son of Man will give you; for upon him the Father--God himself--has set the seal of his approval."
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Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Luxurious living, examples of
There was once a rich man, who dressed in purple robes and fine linen, and feasted every day in great splendor.
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Worldly » Care, folly of » Dilemma
'What am I to do,' the steward asked himself, 'now that my master is taking the steward's place away from me? I have not strength to dig, and I am ashamed to beg.
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"Only a little while longer," answered Jesus, "will you have the Light among you. Travel on while you have the Light, so that darkness may not overtake you; he who travels in the darkness does not know where he is going.
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"What then," Pilate asked, "shall I do with Jesus who is called 'Christ'?" "Let him be crucified," they all replied.
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And he began to ask himself 'What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?
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Worldly » Ambition » Adonijah
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Prodigality, general references to
A few days later the younger son got together all that he had, and went away into a distant land; and there he squandered his inheritance by leading a dissolute life.
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But, no sooner has this son of yours come, who has eaten up your property in the company of prostitutes, than you have killed the fattened calf for him.'
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Worldly » Ambition » Builders
This is what I will do,' he said; 'I will pull down my barns and build larger ones, and store all my grain and my goods in them;
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But those who have listened and not acted upon what they have heard may be compared to a man who built a house on the ground without any foundation. The river swept down upon it, and the house immediately collapsed; and great was the crash that followed."
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Worldly » Fulness » Spiritual watchmen
Obey your Leaders, and submit to their control, for they are watching over your souls, as men who will have to render an account, so that they may do it with joy, and not in sorrow. That would not be to your advantage.
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Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Spiritual death
treacherous, reckless, and puffed up with pride; they will love pleasure more than they love God;
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There was, you remember, a time when we ourselves were foolish, disobedient, misled, slaves to all kinds of passions and vices, living in a spirit of malice and envy, detested ourselves and hating one another.
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You have lived on earth a life of extravagance and luxury; you have indulged your fancies in a time of bloodshed.
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But the life of a widow who is devoted to pleasure is a living death.
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Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Wantonness
With boastful and foolish talk, they appeal to the passions of man's lower nature, and, by their profligacy, entice those who are just escaping from the men who live such misguided lives.
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You have lived on earth a life of extravagance and luxury; you have indulged your fancies in a time of bloodshed.
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But, no sooner has this son of yours come, who has eaten up your property in the company of prostitutes, than you have killed the fattened calf for him.'
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Worldly » Care, folly of » The sinners' portion
Worldly » Ambition » The jews
How can you believe in me, when you receive honor from one another and do not desire the honor which comes from the only God?
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Who so opposes himself to every one that is spoken of as a God or as an object of worship, and so exalts himself above them, that he seats himself in the Temple of God, and displays himself as God!
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Worldly » Ambition » Absalom
Worldly » Care, folly of » Profitless
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Poverty
Worldly » Care, folly of » Chokes the "word"
By the seed which was sown among the brambles is meant the man who hears the Message, but the cares of life and the glamour of wealth completely choke the Message, so that it gives no return.
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Some, again, fell into the brambles; but the brambles shot up and choked it.
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Worldly » Ambition » The mother of james and john
"What is it that you want?" he asked. "I want you to say," she replied, "that in your Kingdom these two sons of mine may sit, one on your right, and the other on your left."
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Alas for you Pharisees! You delight to have the front seat in the Synagogues, and to be greeted in the markets with respect.
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Worldly » Care, folly of » Drives away sleep
Worldly » Care, folly of » Indicates a distrust of providence
Do not then ask anxiously 'What can we get to eat?' or 'What can we get to drink?' or 'What can we get to wear?' All these are the things for which the nations are seeking, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » False security
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Desire for incessant revelry
suffering themselves, as the penalty for the suffering that they have inflicted. They think that pleasure consists in the self-indulgence of the moment. They are a stain and a disgrace, indulging, as they do, in their wanton revelry, even while joining you at your feasts.
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Worldly » Ambition » Men after the flood
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Presumption
And I will say to myself, Now you have plenty of good things put by for many years; take your ease, eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.'
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Worldly » Care, folly of » Mars the peace of home
But Martha was distracted by the many preparations that she was making. So she went up to Jesus and said: "Master, do you approve of my sister's leaving me to make preparations alone? Tell her to help me."
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Worldly » Ambition » The disciples
And a dispute arose among them as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.
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Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » Spiritual barrenness
By that which fell among the brambles are meant those who hear the Message, but who, as they go on their way, are completely choked by this world's cares and wealth and pleasures, and bring nothing to perfection.
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Related Topics
- Affluence
- Ambition, negative aspects of
- Amusements, Evil Results
- Being Happy And Enjoying Life
- Busyness
- Care
- Choking
- Covetousness, Nature of
- Dancing
- Eating And Drinking
- Eating Drinking And Rejoicing
- Enjoying Life
- Excess
- Extravagance
- Food
- Fun
- Futility
- Gluttony
- Hedonism
- Leisure, And Pastimes
- Leisure, Nature And Purpose Of
- Loss
- Love, Abuse Of
- Many Combatants
- Physical Labour
- Pleasure
- Pleasure Seekers
- Pleasure, Worldly
- Presumptuous Plans
- Rich, The
- Riches, Dangers Of
- Seeking Honour
- Self Indulgence
- Shame Of Bad Conduct
- Short Time Till The End
- Soliloquy
- Success And Hard Work
- Sun