Controlling People

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

Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them that are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which ye learned: and turn away from them. — read the full passage →

He whose spirit is without restraint Islikea city that is broken down and without walls.

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

But know this, that in the last days grievous 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 provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

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

But I say, Walk by the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. — 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;

And every man that striveth in the games exerciseth self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

They zealously seek you in no good way; nay, they desire to shut you out, that ye may seek them.

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

But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not for decision of scruples. — read the full passage →

but I buffet my body, and bring it into bondage: lest by any means, after that I have preached to others, I myself should be rejected.

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

holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able both to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict 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 anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

not by works done in righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,

For of these are they that creep into houses, and take captive silly women laden with sins, led away by divers lusts, — read the full passage →

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

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

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.

so then let us not sleep, as do the rest, but let us watch and be sober.

Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, 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 on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge; — read the full passage →

He that is slow to anger 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 anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

In nothing be anxious; but in everything 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 fearful.

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

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

Behold, I Paul say unto you, that, if ye receive circumcision, Christ will 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 Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

Defraud ye not one the other, except it be by consent for a season, that ye may give yourselves unto prayer, and may be together again, that Satan tempt you not because of your incontinency.

Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.

Ye shall make you no idols, neither shall ye rear you up a graven image, or a pillar, neither shall ye place any figured stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am Jehovah your God. — read the full passage →

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.

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

Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?

in whom also we were made a heritage, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his will;

desiring to be teachers of the law, though they understand neither what they say, nor whereof they confidently affirm.

who being the effulgence of his glory, and the very image of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had made purification of sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

which in its own times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

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

The angel of Jehovah encampeth round about them that fear him, And delivereth them.

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.

but given to hospitality, a lover of good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled;

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

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

I made a covenant with mine eyes; How then should I look upon a virgin?

Know ye not that they that run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? Even so run; that ye may attain. — 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, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

And the man knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man with the help of Jehovah. — read the full passage →

For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

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

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

Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working.

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 clamor, and railing, 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, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you.

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: — read the full passage →

If to others I am not an apostle, yet at least I am to you; for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.

for he is a 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 a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.

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

Asa troubled fountain, and a corrupted spring, So isa righteous man that giveth way before the wicked.

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

that aged men be temperate, grave, sober-minded, sound in faith, in love, in patience:

Howbeit ye did well that ye had fellowship with my affliction.

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 →

holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able both to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict the gainsayers.

It is the glory of God to conceal a thing; But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.

If the thief be found breaking in, and be smitten so that he dieth, there shall be no bloodguiltiness for him. — read the full passage →

meekness, self-control; against such there is no law.

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

For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? or am I striving to please men? if I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ.

And he said unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise a wallet; and he that hath none, let him sell his cloak, and buy a sword.

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.

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.

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.

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

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

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

And bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable 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 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 →

traitors, headstrong, puffed up, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God;

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

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

idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousies, wraths, factions, divisions, parties,