A Mans Character

There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him: — read the full passage →

Agoodname is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favor rather than silver and gold.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, — read the full passage →

and stedfastness, approvedness; and approvedness, hope:

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers:

The bishop therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, orderly, given to hospitality, apt to teach; — read the full passage →

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge; — read the full passage →

But Jehovah said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for Jehovah seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but Jehovah looketh on the heart.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

By their fruits ye shall know them. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? — read the full passage →

As in water faceanswerethto face, So the heart of man to man.

as children of obedience, not fashioning yourselves according to your former lusts in the time of your ignorance:

Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge; — read the full passage →

Wherefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.

And hereby we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. — read the full passage →

A righteous man that walketh in his integrity, Blessed are his children after him.

in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity, — read the full passage →

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded.

And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness; — read the full passage →

Be ye imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ. — read the full passage →

Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge: I am understanding; I have might.

Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which they received of us.

Agoodname is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one’s birth.

Jesus said therefore unto the twelve, Would ye also go away? — read the full passage →

Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but the corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding your own selves. — read the full passage →

Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.

The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

whereunto he called you through our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. — read the full passage →

A worthy woman is the crown of her husband; But she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse inhisways, though he be rich.

Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals.

Let your forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

for where thy treasure is, there will thy heart be also.

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works; There is none that doeth good. — read the full passage →

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

For the bishop must be blameless, as God’s steward; not self-willed, not soon angry, no brawler, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; — read the full passage →

Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children;

Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah.

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:

Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father it is your will to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and standeth not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father thereof.

And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou sayest; for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a worthy woman.

that ye put away, as concerning your former manner of life, the old man, that waxeth corrupt after the lusts of deceit;

Most men will proclaim every one his own kindness; But a faithful man who can find?

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children; — read the full passage →

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.

The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. — read the full passage →

And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness; — read the full passage →

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Seek ye Jehovah and his strength; Seek his face evermore.

Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the scriptures daily, whether these things were so.

And Jehovah said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job? for there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and turneth away from evil: and he still holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause.

But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.

having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

and hope putteth not to shame; because the love of God hath been shed abroad in our hearts through the Holy Spirit which was given unto us.

Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations;

Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.

Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, And obtaineth favor of Jehovah.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.

So then, my beloved, even as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; — read the full passage →

Agoodname is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favor rather than silver and gold. — read the full passage →

if any man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children that believe, who are not accused of riot or unruly. — read the full passage →

But speak thou the things which befit the sound doctrine: — read the full passage →

that ye put away, as concerning your former manner of life, the old man, that waxeth corrupt after the lusts of deceit; — read the full passage →

When therefore it was evening, on that day, the firstdayof the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. — read the full passage →

I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, that are present here, offer willingly unto thee.

without natural affection, implacable, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, no lovers of good, — read the full passage →

Jehovah, who shall sojourn in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? — read the full passage →

But concerning love of the brethren ye have no need that one write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another;

House and riches are an inheritance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from Jehovah.

Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. — read the full passage →

having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.

instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present world;

But thou didst follow my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience,

Wherefore whosoever shall eat the bread or drink the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner, shall be guilty of the body and the blood of the Lord. — read the full passage →

There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

But unto the married I give charge, yea not I, but the Lord, That the wife depart not from her husband — read the full passage →

For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.

but whoso keepeth his word, in him verily hath the love of God been perfected. Hereby we know that we are in him:

Behold, we call them blessed that endured: ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called, — read the full passage →

Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. — read the full passage →

The same was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.

This is the bread which cometh down out of heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die. — read the full passage →

that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye are seen as lights in the world,