Animal Rights

See the birds of the sky, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of much more value than they?

but he who didn’t know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whomever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

For every kind of animal, bird, creeping thing, and thing in the sea, is tamed, and has been tamed by mankind.

“Aren’t two sparrows sold for an assarion coin? Not one of them falls on the ground apart from your Father’s will, — read the full passage →

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

He answered them, “Which of you, if your sonor an ox fell into a well, wouldn’t immediately pull him out on a Sabbath day?”

“Aren’t five sparrows sold for two assaria coins? Not one of them is forgotten by God.

“Aren’t two sparrows sold for an assarion coin? Not one of them falls on the ground apart from your Father’s will,

For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain.” And, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Now John himself wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.

For by him all things were created, in the heavens and on the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and for him.

But it has happened to them according to the true proverb, “The dog turns to his own vomit again,” and “the sow that has washed to wallowing in the mire.”

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

For this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when you received from us the word of the message of God, you accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also works in you who believe.

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

“Which of you men, if you had one hundred sheep, and lost one of them, wouldn’t leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one that was lost, until he found it?

“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

A second likewise is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’

Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’

Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

For we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.

For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

“Don’t give that which is holy to the dogs, neither throw your pearls before the pigs, lest perhaps they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.

Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, — read the full passage →

For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

What soldier ever serves at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard, and doesn’t eat of its fruit? Or who feeds a flock, and doesn’t drink from the flock’s milk?

“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves.

and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, “A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →