40 Bible Verses about Positive Thinking
Most Relevant Verses
And one and all should consider, not only their own interests, but also the interests of others.
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.
In conclusion, Brothers, wherever you find anything true or honorable, righteous or pure, lovable or praiseworthy, or if 'virtue' and 'honour' have any meaning, there let your thoughts dwell.
If any one thinks that he has the gift of preaching or any other spiritual gift, let him recognize that what I am now saying to you is a command from the Lord.
They want to be Teachers of the Law, and yet do not understand either the words they use, or the subjects on which they speak so confidently.
These things are only the shadow of what is to come; the substance is in the Christ.
Tell me, you who want to be still subject to Law--Why do not you listen to the Law?
And those parts which we deem less honorable we surround with special honor; and our ungraceful parts receive a special grace which our graceful parts do not require.
Remind people of all this; urge them solemnly, as in the sight of God, to avoid controversy, a useless thing and the ruin of those who listen to it.
For he chose us in our union with Christ before the creation of the universe, that we might be holy and blameless in his sight, living in the spirit of love.
All that owes its birth to human nature is human, and all that owes its birth to the Spirit is spiritual.
Until you are able to appreciate all moral distinctions. And I pray, too, that you may be kept pure and blameless against the Day of Christ,
Do not think that I have come to do away with the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to do away with them, but to complete them.
If any one has the will to do God's will, he will find out whether my teaching is from God, or whether I speak on my own authority.
It is at night that men sleep, and at night that drunkards get drunk.
I, at least, did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came to me through a revelation made by Jesus Christ.
On the other hand, a father, who has definitely made up his mind, and is under no compulsion, but is free to carry out his own wishes, and who has come to the decision, in his own mind, to keep his unmarried daughter at home will be doing right.
Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let that trouble you. No, even if you are able to gain your freedom, still do your best.
What has become then, of your blessings? For I can bear witness that, had it been possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me!
When Gentiles, who have no Law, do instinctively what the Law requires, they, though they have no Law, are a Law to themselves;
Rejoicing in your hope; steadfast under persecution; persevering in prayer;
The lamp of the body is the eye. If your eye is unclouded, your whole body will be lit up;
As for those whose faith is weak, always receive them as friends, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on their scruples.
So the report spread among the Brethren that that disciple was not to die; yet Jesus did not say that he was not to die, but said "If it is my will that he should wait till I come, what has that to do with you?"
To those who have no Law I became like a man who has no Law- -not that I am free from God's Law; no, for I am under Christ's Law-to win those who have no law.
Or do you think lightly of his abundant kindness, patience, and forbearance, not realizing that his kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
Since, therefore, you were raised to Life with the Christ, seek for the things that are above; for it is there that the Christ is 'seated at the right hand of God.'
"I am the Resurrection and the Life," said Jesus. "He that believes in me shall live, though he die;
But the fruit produced by the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindliness, generosity, trustfulness, gentleness, self-control.
These, then, are the Tidings that we have heard from him and now tell you-- 'God is Light, and Darkness has no place at all in him.'
Make it your ambition to live quietly, and to attend to your own business, and to work with your hands, as we directed you;
If, while seeking to be pronounced righteous through union with Christ, we were ourselves seen to be outcasts, would that make Christ an agent of sin? Heaven forbid!
I write this to you, that you may realize that you have found Immortal Life--you who believe in the Name of the Son of God.
I can do nothing of myself; I judge as I am taught; and the judgment that I give is just, because my aim is not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me.
