Being Organized

Let all things be done decently and in order.

for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the assemblies of the saints,

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it? — read the full passage →

Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and God which he purchased with his own blood.

Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;

“Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; — read the full passage →

“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’

He said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has been made a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a householder, who brings out of his treasure new and old things.”

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,

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through 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.

God has set some in the assembly: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle workers, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, and various kinds of languages.

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 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 →

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

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

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

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

not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

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.

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.

Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don’t expect, the Son of Man will come. — read the full passage →

He commanded them that everyone should sit down in groups on the green grass. — read the full passage →

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

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

Be careful that you don’t let anyone rob you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the elements of the world, and not after Christ.

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?

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

For he who speaks in another language speaks not to men, but to God; for no one understands; but in the Spirit he speaks mysteries.

Jesus answered them, “Be careful that no one leads you astray.

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 →

(and the life was revealed, and we have seen, and testify, and declare to you the life, the eternal life, which was with the Father, and was revealed to us);

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

For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

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

I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to think the same way in the Lord.

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,

For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom, and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit;

You know that when you were heathen, you were led away to those mute idols, however you might be led.

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of 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.

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

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

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

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

By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit who confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God,

that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and gaining all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ,

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.

Suddenly there came from the sky a sound like the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.

who testified to God’s word, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, about everything that he saw.

Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

You also, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.

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

Yes, I beg you also, true partner, help these women, for they labored with me in the Good News, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

if it is so that you have heard of the administration of that grace of God which was given me toward you;

I went up by revelation, and I laid before them the Good News which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately before those who were respected, for fear that I might be running, or had run, in vain.

But the one and the same Spirit works all of these, distributing to each one separately as he desires.

Now there are various kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.

Therefore I make known to you that no man speaking by God’s Spirit says, “Jesus is accursed.” No one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” but by the Holy Spirit.

They will put you out of the synagogues. Yes, the time comes that whoever kills you will think that he offers service to 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.