Developing Christian Character

Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

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

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

Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God. Whoever loves the Father also loves the child who is born of him. — read the full passage →

In the days when the judges judged, there was a famine in the land. A certain man of Bethlehem Judah went to live 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 had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled. They recognized that they had been with Jesus.

My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counselor with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous. — read the full passage →

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,

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.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

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

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.

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

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 →

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

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

Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance; — read the full passage →

Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance; — read the full passage →

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.

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

by which he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.

as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance,

because the mind of the flesh is hostile towards God; for it is not subject to God’s law, neither indeed can it be.

and hope doesn’t disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance;

Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.

But for the cowardly, unbelieving, sinners, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers,idolaters, and all liars, their part is in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”

But whoever keeps his word, God’s love has most certainly been perfected in him. This is how 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 is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called,

Don’t be deceived! “Evil companionships corrupt good morals.”

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

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

But God commends his own 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, set apart for the Good News of God, — read the full passage →

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

“As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.

It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

I know also, my God, that you try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things. Now have I seen with joy your people, that are present here, offer willingly to you.

he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked.

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

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

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.

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

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.

A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, “Rise, and measure God’s temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it. — read the full passage →

And if we know that he listens to us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him.

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

Behold, we call them blessed who endured. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the Lord in the outcome, and how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, — read the full passage →

Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.

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

But you did follow my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, steadfastness,

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

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.

But concerning brotherly love, you have no need that one write to you. For you yourselves are taught by God to love one another,

with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love;

and to know Christ’s love which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen.

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

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

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.

Sanctify them in your truth. Your word is truth.

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

would you then wait until they were grown? Would you then refrain from having husbands? No, my daughters, for it grieves me much for your sakes, for the hand of Yahweh has gone out against me.”

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

The third day, there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there. — read the full passage →

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.

He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away.”

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

Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God. Whoever loves the Father also loves the child who is born of him.

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

that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

but Jesus went to 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 →

After the death of Saul, when David had returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had stayed two days in Ziklag; — read the full passage →