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Exercise
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For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.
Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, — read the full passage →
She arms her waist with strength, and makes her arms strong.
I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith.
Don’t you know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, that you may win. — read the full passage →
I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.
A wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength;
Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.
Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he isn’t crowned unless he has competed by the rules.
Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own,
Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.
But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.
I therefore run like that, as not uncertainly. I fight like that, as not beating the air, — read the full passage →
But Yahweh said to Samuel, “Don’t look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for I see not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.”
Therefore lift up the hands that hang down and the feeble knees,
But refuse profane and old wives’ fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness.
Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing; — read the full passage →
but I beat my body and bring it into submission, lest by any means, after I have preached to others, I myself should be rejected.
He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.
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,
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,
Don’t you know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, that you may win.
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
Haven’t you known? Haven’t you heard? The everlasting God, Yahweh, The Creator of the ends of the earth, doesn’t faint. He isn’t weary. His understanding is unsearchable. — read the full passage →
for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.
He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might. — read the full passage →
that you won’t be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherited the promises.
Every man who strives in the games exercises self-control in all things. Now they do it to receive a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.
But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
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 let him who glories glory in this, that he has understanding, and knows me, that I am Yahweh who exercises loving kindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, says Yahweh.
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. — read the full passage →
But refuse profane and old wives’ fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness. — read the full passage →
For everything spoken by God is possible.”
“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are expedient. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be brought under the power of anything.
But refuse profane and old wives’ fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness. — read the full passage →
and Yahweh will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in dry places, and make strong your bones; and you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters don’t fail.
The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life.
But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for Yahweh shall inherit the land.
Don’t you know that you are a temple of God, and that God’s Spirit lives in you? — read the full passage →
forbidding marriage and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil. — read the full passage →
But know this, that in the last days, grievous times will come. — read the full passage →
Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities.
Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Have you found honey? Eat as much as is sufficient for you, lest you eat too much, and vomit it.
You are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world.
Brothers, I don’t regard myself as yet having taken hold, but one thing I do. Forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, — read the full passage →
Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.
But food will not commend us to God. For neither, if we don’t eat, are we the worse; nor, if we eat, are we the better.
An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning, won’t be blessed in the end.
I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.
Yahweh God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to cultivate and keep it.
For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
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 →
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.
But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.
Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →
Herein I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.
He said to them, “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’
He exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence. He makes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose fatal wound was healed.
And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,
Don’t be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,
Jesus summoned them, and said to them, “You know that they who are recognized as rulers over the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
But Jesus summoned them, and said, “You know that the rulers of the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
The glory of young men is their strength. The splendor of old men is their gray hair.
I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me.
Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”
and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness;
Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →
No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →
Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;
Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.
If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — 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, — read the full passage →
Which things indeed appear like wisdom in self-imposed worship, and humility, and severity to the body; but aren’t of any value against the indulgence of the flesh.
Don’t you know that you are a temple of God, and that God’s Spirit lives in you?
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.
My son, attend to my words. Turn your ear to my sayings. — read the full passage →
Yahweh, my heart isn’t haughty, nor my eyes lofty; nor do I concern myself with great matters, or things too wonderful for me.
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 →
Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing;
I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.
Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;
But I don’t permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.
At the end of ten days their faces appeared fairer, and they were fatter in flesh, than all the youths who ate of the king’s dainties.
If you falter in the time of trouble, your strength is small. — read the full passage →
He said, “This will be the way of the king who shall reign over you: he will take your sons, and appoint them to him, for his chariots, and to be his horsemen; and they shall run before his chariots;
This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success. — read the full passage →
But let each man test his own work, and then he will take pride in himself and not in his neighbor.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.
An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.
Don’t lust after her beauty in your heart, neither let her captivate you with her eyelids.
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