Covenant With My Eyes

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

But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

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.

I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid? — read the full passage →

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

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.

Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. — read the full passage →

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

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.

I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid? — read the full passage →

Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:

Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: — read the full passage →

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

But now they that are younger than I have me in derision, whose fathers I would have disdained to have set with the dogs of my flock. — read the full passage →

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. — read the full passage →

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;

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

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.

And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judea beyond Jordan; — read the full passage →

Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.

So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. — read the full passage →

If I covered my transgressions as Adam, by hiding mine iniquity in my bosom:

For it is a fire that consumeth to destruction, and would root out all mine increase.

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

For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.

Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: — read the full passage →

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. — read the full passage →

And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. — read the full passage →

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

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

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. — read the full passage →

For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. — read the full passage →

Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. — read the full passage →

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. — read the full passage →

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.

For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:

And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. — read the full passage →

After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. — read the full passage →

God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, — read the full passage →

And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,

But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.

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 I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

For the Lord, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the Lord of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.

And there shall be, like people, like priest: and I will punish them for their ways, and reward them their doings.

Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created.

I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

And the Lord sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor. — read the full passage →

And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. — read the full passage →

And the earth was without form and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:

Yet she multiplied her whoredoms, in calling to remembrance the days of her youth, wherein she had played the harlot in the land of Egypt.

The word of the Lord came again unto me, saying, — read the full passage →

Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.

Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. — read the full passage →

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. — read the full passage →

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. — read the full passage →

My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, — read the full passage →

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. — read the full passage →

Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy. — read the full passage →

The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes. — read the full passage →

Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O Lord.

Furthermore Elihu answered and said, — read the full passage →

Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers.

He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.

Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.

Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. — read the full passage →

So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid? — read the full passage →

He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud.

Let them curse it that curse the day, who are ready to raise up their mourning.

There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil. — read the full passage →

Samuel also said unto Saul, The Lord sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the Lord. — read the full passage →