Developing Character

Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ; — read the full passage →

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity. — read the full passage →

Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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

In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.

I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith. — read the full passage →

and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope:

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, — read the full passage →

May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patience of Christ. — read the full passage →

Yahweh, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.

But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

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.

Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;

It is for discipline that you endure. God deals with you as with children, for what son is there whom his father doesn’t discipline? — read the full passage →

“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.

The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. — read the full passage →

He spoke another parable to them. “The Kingdom of Heaven is like yeast, which a woman took, and hid in three measuresof meal, until it was all leavened.”

So Gehazi followed after Naaman. When Naaman saw one running after him, he came down from the chariot to meet him, and said, “Is all well?” — read the full passage →

Here is the patience of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.”

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

Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

For it is God who works in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.