Developing Christian Character

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

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

Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. — read the full passage →

Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Beth–lehem–judah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. — read the full passage →

Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: — 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:

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

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

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.

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

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

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

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, — read the full passage →

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; — read the full passage →

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; — 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.

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:

Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.

And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

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

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

And did all eat the same spiritual meat; — read the full passage →

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

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

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, — read the full passage →

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.

He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: — read the full passage →

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

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

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.

Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, — read the full passage →

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

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

But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.

With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi, a city of Macedonia, by Titus and Lucas.

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab. — read the full passage →

Would ye tarry for them till they were grown? would ye stay for them from having husbands? nay, my daughters; for it grieveth me much for your sakes that the hand of the Lord is gone out against me.

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

And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: — read the full passage →

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.

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

That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. — read the full passage →

There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: — read the full passage →

Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag; — read the full passage →