Learning From Mistakes

Now all these things happened to them by way of example, and they were written for our admonition, on whom the ends of the ages have come.

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,

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

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, — 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.

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.

For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn’t stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. — read the full passage →

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

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 →

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

who before were disobedient, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, while the ship was being built. In it, few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ — read the full passage →

But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

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.

Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect; but I press on, if it is so that I may take hold of that for which also I was taken hold of by Christ Jesus.

For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness. I will remember their sins and lawless deeds no more.”

for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.

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.

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 →

Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him. — read the full passage →

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; — 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.

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.

but I prayed for you, that your faith wouldn’t fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers.”

in hope of eternal life, which God, who can’t lie, promised before time began;

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

As many as I love, I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent.

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 →

Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.

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.

Therefore let him who thinks he stands be careful that he doesn’t fall.

Now I would not have you ignorant, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;

Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword. — read the full passage →

“Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged.

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 →

For if these things are yours and abound, they make you to be not idle nor unfruitful to the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. — read the full passage →

Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”

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

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

But each one is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.

After these things I looked and saw a door opened in heaven, and the first voice that I heard, like a trumpet speaking with me, was one saying, “Come up here, and I will show you the things which must happen after this.”

If anyone comes to you, and doesn’t bring this teaching, don’t receive him into your house, and don’t welcome him,

For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man looking at his natural face in a mirror;

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations,

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

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.

But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to repay their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.

In my Father’s house are many homes. If it weren’t so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.

If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it.

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — read the full passage →