Developing Christian Character

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

and stedfastness, approvedness; and approvedness, hope:

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

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

And it came to pass in the days when the judges judged, 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 beheld the boldness of Peter and John, and had 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 may not sin. 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 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;

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

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

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.

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

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 →

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

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

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

And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness; — 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.

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

whereby he hath granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.

as children of obedience, not fashioning yourselves according to your former lusts in the time of your ignorance:

because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can it be:

and hope putteth not to shame; because the love of God hath been shed abroad in our hearts through the Holy Spirit which was given unto us.

And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness;

A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.

But for the fearful, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their part shall be in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.

but whoso keepeth his word, in him verily hath the love of God been perfected. Hereby we know that we are in him:

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.

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

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called,

Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals.

and did all eat the same spiritual food; — read the full passage →

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

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

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, calledto bean 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.

Agoodname is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favor rather than silver and gold.

Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous 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 my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, that are present here, offer willingly unto thee.

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

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

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel: 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, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, 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 one said, 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 heareth us whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him.

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

Behold, we call them blessed that endured: ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful.

Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, 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 →

and without faith it is impossible to be well-pleasing unto him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that seek after him.

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

But thou didst follow my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, 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 ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

But concerning love of the brethren ye have no need that one 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 may be filled unto all the fulness of God.

for by grace have ye been 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 Spirit, be with you all.

For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;

In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth.

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

would ye therefore tarry till they were grown? would ye therefore stay from having husbands? nay, my daughters, for it grieveth me much for your sakes, for the hand of Jehovah is gone forth against me.

And when the day of Pentecost was now come, they were all together 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 he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more: the first 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 begotten of God: and whosoever loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.

Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen. — read the full passage →

to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

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

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

And 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 →