Being Responsible

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

So then each one of us shall give account of himself to God.

He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much: and he that is unrighteous in a very little is unrighteous also in much.

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord.

For we must all be made manifest before the judgment-seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

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

For each man shall bear his own burden.

When I was a child, I spake as a child, I felt as a child, I thought as a child: now that I am become a man, I have put away childish things.

but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.

Take heed lest there shall be any one that maketh spoil of you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ:

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

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;

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.

Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

Wherefore, brethren, give the more diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never stumble:

To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my sayings, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I spake, the same shall judge him in the last day.

For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

So when Pilate saw that he prevailed nothing, but rather that a tumult was arising, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this righteous man; see ye to it.

But thou, why dost thou judge thy brother? or thou again, why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment-seat of God.

For he that soweth unto his own flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth unto the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap eternal life.

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 →

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.

But let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

And that servant, who knew his lord’s will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes; — read the full passage →

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Beroea: who when they were come thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.

Ye husbands, in like manner, dwell withyour wivesaccording to knowledge, giving honor unto the woman, as unto the weaker vessel, as being also joint-heirs of the grace of life; to the end that your prayers be not hindered.

Jesus made answer and said, A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho; and he fell among robbers, who both stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. — read the full passage →

For we hear of some that walk among you disorderly, that work not at all, but are busybodies. — read the full passage →

Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Be not manyof youteachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment.

Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your souls, as they that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for this were unprofitable for you.

If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no excuse for their sin.

For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse:

Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to render to each man according as his work is.

Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

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.

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not for decision of scruples.

And in none other is there salvation: for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved.

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.

But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and guard you from the evil one.

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men; — read the full passage →

Forit isaswhena man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. — read the full passage →

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 let each man prove his own work, and then shall he have his glorying in regard of himself alone, and not of his neighbor. — read the full passage →

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieveth shall be condemned.

giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our ministration be not blamed;

and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe in the gospel.

(for he saith, At an acceptable time I hearkened unto thee, And in a day of salvation did I succor thee: behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation):

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

For out of the heart come forth evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, railings:

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

And God is able to make all grace abound unto you; that ye, having always all sufficiency in everything, may abound unto every good work:

And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

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

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.

Wherefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then shall each man have his praise from God.

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

And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne; and books were opened: and another book was opened, which isthe bookof life: and the dead were judged out of the things which were written in the books, according to their works.

And if ye call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to each man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning in fear:

But if any man buildeth on the foundation gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, stubble; — read the full passage →

in the day when God shall judge the secrets of men, according to my gospel, by Jesus Christ.

But thisI say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

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

And he said also unto the disciples, There was a certain rich man, who had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he was wasting his goods. — read the full passage →

And he said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.