Impure Thoughts

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.

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.

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.

Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

but I tell you that everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh.

“I made a covenant with my eyes, how then should I look lustfully at a young woman?

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

Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, — read the full passage →

Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

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

throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ;

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery;’ — read the full passage →

If you love me, keep my commandments.

instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;

There is no creature that is hidden from his sight, but all things are naked and laid open before the eyes of him to whom we must give an account.

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

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

However, what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ. — read the full passage →

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

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

For though we walk in the flesh, we don’t wage war according to the flesh; — read the full passage →

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.

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

for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.

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.

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

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

For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

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

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;

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,

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

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

I will set no vile thing before my eyes. I hate the deeds of faithless men. They will not cling to me.

Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.

“Don’t let your heart be troubled. 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;

being darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardening of their hearts;

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, — read the full passage →

Therefore, holy brothers, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus;

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

But each one is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed. — read the full passage →

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

For, “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

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

You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.

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.

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need.

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

Jesus answered him, “Most certainly, I tell you, unless one is born anew, he can’t see the Kingdom of God.”

You know my sitting down and my rising up. You perceive my thoughts from afar.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

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

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds, — read the full passage →

For the mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace;

Watch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

You blind Pharisee, first clean the inside of the cup and of the platter, that its outside may become clean also.

One who says, “I know him,” and doesn’t keep his commandments, is a liar, and the truth isn’t in him.

Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. — read the full passage →

Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth.

For it is God who works in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.

that you put away, as concerning your former way of life, the old man, that grows corrupt after the lusts of deceit; — read the full passage →

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.

If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on, you know him, and have seen him.”

let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return to Yahweh, and he will have mercy on him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children. — read the full passage →

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.

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. — read the full passage →

looking carefully lest there be any man who falls short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it;

looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

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

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 →

Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

For though we walk in the flesh, we don’t wage war according to the flesh;

But their minds were hardened, for until this very day at the reading of the old covenant the same veil remains, because in Christ it passes away.

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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.

I have said these things to you, while still living with you.

He who doesn’t love me doesn’t keep my words. The word which you hear isn’t mine, but the Father’s who sent me.

I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, that he may be with you forever,—

Whatever you will 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.

“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.

That which enters into the mouth doesn’t defile the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man.”

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. — read the full passage →

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.