3 occurrences

'Straightforward' in the Bible

You have no part or share in this matter, because your heart (motive, purpose) is not right before God.

Verse ConceptsGod And The HeartMinistry

But when I saw that they were not being straightforward about the truth of the gospel, I told Cephas (Peter) in front of everyone, “If you, being a Jew, live [as you have been living] like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how is it that you are [now virtually] forcing the Gentiles to live like Jews [if they want to eat with you]?”

Verse ConceptsOppressing ForeignersThe Truth Of The GospelThe Purity Of The GospelJews Separate From GentilesNo CompulsionWorry And Stressacting

But the wisdom from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering, without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile].

Verse ConceptsGentlenessFruitfulness, SpiritualFruit, SpiritualPeacemakersTemperWisdom, Source Of HumanGod, Impartiality OfPeace, Effects OfPeaceablenessThe Source Of FruitGod's GentlenessBenefits Of WisdomGod Is PureSeek PeaceShowing HypocrisyThe Need For MercyPurityHypocrisyuncertaintyNot A God Of Confusion

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