Being An Example

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

Likewise, exhort the younger men to be sober minded; — read the full passage →

as free, and not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.

having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.

Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

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

Likewise, exhort the younger men to be sober minded; — read the full passage →

You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden.

The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

“You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men.

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 →

Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.

Don’t be envious of evil men; neither desire to be with them: — read the full passage →

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.

No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God remains in us, and his love has been perfected in us.

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.

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.

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,

For the Son of Man also came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,

Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked.

bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.

Don’t be deceived! “Evil companionships corrupt good morals.”

You became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,

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

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

I beg you therefore, be imitators of me.

Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.

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

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

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

not because we don’t have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us.

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

if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

My little children, let’s not love in word only, neither with the tongue only, but in deed and truth.

For you yourselves know, brothers, our visit to you wasn’t in vain, — read the full passage →

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

It fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where there was a prominent woman; and she persuaded him to eat bread. So it was, that as often as he passed by, he turned in there to eat bread.

Many will follow their immoral ways, and as a result, the way of the truth will be maligned.

To him therefore who knows to do good, and doesn’t do it, to him it is sin.

Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.

Likewise, exhort the younger men to be sober minded;

and that older women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good; — read the full passage →

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.

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

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

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

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.

A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.

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, — read the full passage →

See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! For this cause the world doesn’t know us, because it didn’t know him. — read the full passage →

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:

Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, — read the full passage →

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

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

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

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

Nevertheless each of you must also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she respects her husband.

nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate; but rather giving of thanks.

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

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.

Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world.He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw near, when you will say, “I have no pleasure in them”;

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.

As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.

Take, brothers, for an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.

You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children.

for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, — read the full passage →

Now I Paul, myself, entreat you by the humility and gentleness of Christ; I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you.

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

Now there was a certain man in Caesarea, Cornelius by name, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment, — read the full passage →

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.

He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who disbelieves will be condemned.

But Jesus summoned them, and said, “You know that the rulers of the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. — read the full passage →

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Yahweh will make you the head, and not the tail. You will be above only, and you will not be beneath; if you listen to the commandments of Yahweh your God, which I command you this day, to observe and to do,

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who walks in rebellion, and not after the tradition which they received from us.

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

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.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate.”

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours, — read the full passage →

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