Being Dumb

but God chose the foolish things of the world, that he might put to shame them that are wise; and God chose the weak things of the world, that he might put to shame the things that are strong;

For no word from God shall be void of power.

And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit;

ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

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

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

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

For behold your calling, brethren, that not many wise after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

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.

and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes. — read the full passage →

Do all things without murmurings and questionings: — read the full passage →

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them.

Then was brought unto him one possessed with a demon, blind and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the dumb man spake and saw.

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

Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals.

for we cannot but speak the things which we saw and heard.

The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

If any man cometh unto me, and hateth not his own father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

Think not that I came to send peace on the earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and one said, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but so to think as to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to each man a measure of faith.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

Of the men therefore that have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and went out among us,

And this is the judgment, that the light is come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their works were evil.

But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, who followed not after righteousness, attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith:

whose are the fathers, and of whom is Christ as concerning the flesh, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.

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

And the way of peace have they not known:

But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,

and these things we write, that our joy may be made full.

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness; He who was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the spirit, Seen of angels, Preached among the nations, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

Fathers, provoke not your children, that they be not discouraged.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Servants, be obedient unto them that according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

for ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord: walk as children of light

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

for ye were bought with a price: glorify God therefore in your body.

Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.

He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also with him freely give us all things?

There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus.

yet, looking unto the promise of God, he wavered not through unbelief, but waxed strong through faith, giving glory to God,

But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus; but speak forth words of truth and soberness.

and saith, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, that standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is made full.

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. — read the full passage →

Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?

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

And it came to pass, as he said these things, a certain woman out of the multitude lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the breasts which thou didst suck.

In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes: yea, Father; for so it was well-pleasing in thy sight.

teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.

but I say unto you, that every one who is angry with his brother shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of the hell of fire.

But John would have hindered him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

and think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

And she shall bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for it is he that shall save his people from their sins.

But when he thought on these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.