Controlling People

If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.

Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. — read the full passage →

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. — read the full passage →

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. — read the full passage →

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

And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye might affect them.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. — read the full passage →

But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. — read the full passage →

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. — read the full passage →

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, — read the full passage →

For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

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

Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; — read the full passage →

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. — read the full passage →

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, — read the full passage →

Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the Lord your God. — read the full passage →

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. — read the full passage →

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.

Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the Lord hath not done it?

The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, 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.

But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;

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

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?

Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. — read the full passage →

And God spake all these words, saying, — read the full passage →

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

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the Lord. — read the full passage →

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

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

Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: — read the full passage →

If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.

For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.

And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. — read the full passage →

Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.

If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him. — read the full passage →

Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. — read the full passage →

For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.

But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: — read the full passage →

Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, — read the full passage →

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →

Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: — read the full passage →

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.

Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,