Boastfulness

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn’t bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is worthless.

And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

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

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. — read the full passage →

“Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged. — read the full passage →

He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others. — read the full passage →

Don’t lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old man with his doings,

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. — read the full passage →

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; — read the full passage →

Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud,

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has pity on the poor.

Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions.

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.

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. — read the full passage →

Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, — read the full passage →

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you 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 comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.

What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith, but has no works? Can faith save him? — read the full passage →

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, isn’t the Father’s, but is the world’s.

Don’t say, “I will pay back evil.” Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.

Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →

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

“As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

My brothers, don’t hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory with partiality.

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

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

For who makes you different? And what do you have that you didn’t receive? But if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?

Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses 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 him, “Most certainly, I tell you, unless one is born anew, he can’t see the Kingdom of God.”

Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. — read the full passage →

Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.

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

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Don’t boast about tomorrow; for you don’t know what a day may bring.

These are murmurers and complainers, walking after their lusts (and their mouth speaks proud things), showing respect of persons to gain advantage.

Don’t speak against one another, brothers. He who speaks against a brother and judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge. — read the full passage →

So the tongue is also a little member, and boasts great things. See how a small fire can spread to a large forest!

Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if 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 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.

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.

One of the Pharisees invited him to eat with him. He entered into the Pharisee’s house, and sat at the table. — read the full passage →

but let him who glories glory in this, that he has understanding, and knows me, that I am Yahweh who exercises loving kindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, says Yahweh.

Why do you boast of mischief, mighty man? God’s loving kindness endures continually.

He who doesn’t love doesn’t know God, for God is love.

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

that, according as it is written, “He who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.”

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 →

Behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” — read the full passage →

If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. — read the full passage →

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

Thus says Yahweh, Don’t let the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, don’t let the rich man glory in his riches;

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.

But now you glory in your boasting. All such boasting is evil.

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

But you, why do you judge your brother? Or you again, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. — read the full passage →

Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.

He looked up, and saw the rich people who were putting their gifts into the treasury. — read the full passage →

A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, but those who do the truth are his delight.

They pour out arrogant words. All the evildoers boast.

“‘You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.

Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;

For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

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

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

Where then is the boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? Of works? No, but by a law of faith.

Therefore you are without excuse, O man, whoever you are who judge. For in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself. For you who judge practice the same things. — read the full passage →

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the Good News of God, — read the full passage →

“Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts; — read the full passage →

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. — read the full passage →

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?

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

A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

If a poor man, one of your brothers, is with you within any of your gates in your land which Yahweh your God gives you, you shall not harden your heart, nor shut your hand from your poor brother; — read the full passage →

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 →

We love him, because he first loved us.

the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment;

not of works, that no one would boast.

Therefore let him who thinks he stands be careful that he doesn’t fall.

Your boasting is not good. Don’t you know that a little yeast leavens the whole lump?

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

“Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’, ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ — read the full passage →

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t serve both God and Mammon.

Therefore when you do merciful deeds, don’t sound a trumpet before yourself, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may get glory from men. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward.

Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow let’s go into this city, and spend a year there, trade, and make a profit.” — read the full passage →