Imperfection

Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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

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

Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.

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

For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

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.

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me.

All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? — read the full passage →

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

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.

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:

Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. — read the full passage →

But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. — read the full passage →

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground; — 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: — read the full passage →

And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, — read the full passage →

And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life.

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, — read the full passage →

I have seen also in the prophets of Jerusalem an horrible thing: they commit adultery, and walk in lies: they strengthen also the hands of evildoers, that none doth return from his wickedness: they are all of them unto me as Sodom, and the inhabitants thereof as Gomorrah.

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 →

A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. — read the full passage →

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; — read the full passage →

The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. — read the full passage →

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

The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. — read the full passage →

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

And the Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, — read the full passage →

But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; — read the full passage →

Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

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

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

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.

That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

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

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

And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus’ commandment Paul was brought forth.

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

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.

But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

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.

Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.

Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.

And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

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. — read the full passage →

For, behold, the Lord, the Lord of hosts, doth take away from Jerusalem and from Judah the stay and the staff, the whole stay of bread, and the whole stay of water, — read the full passage →

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.

And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. — read the full passage →

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

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Speak unto Aaron, saying, Whosoever he be of thy seed in their generations that hath any blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God. — read the full passage →