Boastfulness

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore the scripture saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

If any man thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man’s religion is vain.

and be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you.

But know this, that in the last days grievous times shall come. — read the full passage →

Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and railing, be put away from you, with all malice: — read the full passage →

Judge not, that ye be not judged. — read the full passage →

And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought: — read the full passage →

lie not one to another; seeing that ye have put off the old man with his doings,

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. — read the full passage →

A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: — read the full passage →

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips.

Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

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

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. — read the full passage →

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these: fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, — read the full passage →

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.

What doth it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but have not works? can that faith save him? — read the full passage →

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse inhisways, though he be rich.

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the vainglory of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.

Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →

For men shall be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, railers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Pridegoethbefore destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lordof glory, with respect of persons.

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.

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

For who maketh thee to differ? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? but if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory as if thou hadst not received it?

Now we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. — read the full passage →

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

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. — read the full passage →

And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one; that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. — read the full passage →

Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Boast not thyself of to-morrow; For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their lusts (and their mouth speaketh great swelling words), showing respect of persons for the sake of advantage.

Speak not one against another, brethren. He that speaketh against a brother, or judgeth his brother, speaketh against the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judgest the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. — read the full passage →

So the tongue also is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how much wood is kindled by how small a fire!

And having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith; — 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.

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 one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he entered into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. — read the full passage →

but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he hath understanding, and knoweth me, that I am Jehovah who exerciseth lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith Jehovah.

Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? The lovingkindness of God endureth continually.

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

that, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

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 →

And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and made trial of him, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? — read the full passage →

And if ye love them that love you, what thank have ye? for even sinners love those that love them. — read the full passage →

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Thus saith Jehovah, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches;

There is no fear in love: but perfect love casteth out fear, because fear hath punishment; and he that feareth is not made perfect in love.

But now ye glory in your vauntings: all such glorying is evil.

Pray for us: for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.

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. — read the full passage →

Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.

And he looked up, and saw the rich men that were casting their gifts into the treasury. — read the full passage →

A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

They prate, they speak arrogantly: All the workers of iniquity boast themselves.

Thou shalt not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people; but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am Jehovah.

Put to death therefore your members which are upon the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;

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 →

doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;

If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things that concern my weakness.

Where then is the glorying? It is excluded. By what manner of law? of works? Nay: but by a law of faith.

Wherefore thou art without excuse, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest dost practise the same things. — read the full passage →

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, calledto bean apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, — read the full passage →

Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and love salutations in the marketplaces, and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts; — read the full passage →

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. — read the full passage →

For no word from God shall be void of power.

For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?

For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. — read the full passage →

A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

As clouds and wind without rain, So ishe that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.

If there be with thee a poor man, one of thy brethren, within any of thy gates in thy land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thy heart, nor shut thy hand from thy poor brother; — read the full passage →

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; — read the full passage →

We love, because he first loved us.

the Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment unto the day of judgment;

not of works, that no man should glory.

Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?

backbiters, hateful to God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

Be not therefore anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? — read the full passage →

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

When therefore thou doest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward.

Come now, ye that say, To-day or to-morrow we will go into this city, and spend a year there, and trade, and get gain: — read the full passage →