Cynicism

He said to them, “Because of your unbelief. For most certainly I tell you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will tell this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.

I ask then, did God reject his people? May it never be! For I also am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. — read the full passage →

Therefore let’s not judge one another any more, but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block in his brother’s way, or an occasion for falling.

but chiefly those who walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries;

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.

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt. They have done abominable works. There is no one who does good.

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Being assembled together with them, he commanded them, “Don’t depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which you heard from me. — read the full passage →

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because it isn’t of faith; and whatever is not of faith is sin. Now to him who is able to establish you according to my Good News and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret through long ages, but now is revealed, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, is made known for obedience of faith to all the nations; to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever! Amen.

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

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 →

Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

if by any means I may provoke to jealousy those who are my flesh, and may save some of them.

Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

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,

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.

For if the rejection of them is the reconciling of the world, what would their acceptance be, but life from the dead?

Therefore leaving the teaching of the first principles of Christ, let us press on to perfection—not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, of faith toward God, — read the full passage →

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

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.

For most certainly I tell you, whoever may tell this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and doesn’t doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is happening; he shall have whatever he says.

The Lord said, “If you had faith like a grain of mustard seed, you would tell this sycamore tree, ‘Be uprooted, and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.

After he had finished speaking in the hearing of the people, he entered into Capernaum. — read the full passage →

He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.

Jesus answered them, “Most certainly I tell you, if you have faith, and don’t doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you told this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ it would be done.

“How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge?

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning? — read the full passage →

Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers;

Yahweh appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day. — 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 →

Samuel said to Saul, “Yahweh sent me to anoint you to be king over his people, over Israel. Now therefore listen to the voice of Yahweh’s words. — read the full passage →

“If anyone comes to me, and doesn’t disregardhis own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he can’t be my disciple.

Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him. — read the full passage →

After these things, God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” He said, “Here I am.” — read the full passage →

With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who are made in the image of God.

For the land which has drunk the rain that comes often on it, and produces a crop suitable for them for whose sake it is also tilled, receives blessing from God;

Therefore accept one another, even as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God.

to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young man:

Our fathers trusted in you. They trusted, and you delivered them.

The wicked are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind drives away.

concerning his Son, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh,

Jesus answered, “Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he can’t enter into the Kingdom of God!

When he found out that he was in Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem during those days.

Behold, a certain man who had dropsy was in front of him.

for he loves our nation, and he built our synagogue for us.”

He opened his mouth and taught them, saying,

Saul summoned the people, and numbered them in Telaim, two hundred thousand footmen, and ten thousand men of Judah.

After these things, God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” He said, “Here I am.”

We know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.

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 →

See then the goodness and severity of God. Toward those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in his goodness; otherwise you also will be cut off.

If the first fruit is holy, so is the lump. If the root is holy, so are the branches.

For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers, — read the full passage →

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.

“To what then will I liken the people of this generation? What are they like? — read the full passage →

Then they understood that he didn’t tell them to beware of the yeast of bread, but of the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

If a man says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who doesn’t love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?

Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” — read the full passage →