Impure Thoughts

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.

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.

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

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

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?

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

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, — read the full passage →

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

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

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: — read the full passage →

If ye love me, keep my commandments.

Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

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

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. — read the full passage →

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

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

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: — read the full passage →

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.

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

For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.

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.

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

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 wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

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

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

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

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

I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.

Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. — read the full passage →

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:

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.

And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: — read the full passage →

Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

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.

But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. — read the full passage →

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

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

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.

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

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

(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) — read the full passage →

For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.

He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: — read the full passage →

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; — read the full passage →

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.

For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.

If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.

Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; — 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.

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 →

Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. — read the full passage →

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:

But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.

But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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.

These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.

He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s which sent me.

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake.

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

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

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. — read the full passage →

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.