Learning From Mistakes

Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,

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

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; — 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.

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

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.

Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. — read the full passage →

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

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those 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.

Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.

Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: — read the full passage →

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

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.

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 I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.

For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

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

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 →

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto 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 →

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.

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

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;

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

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

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 →

Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.

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.

Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea;

Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. — read the full passage →

Judge not, that ye be not judged.

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 →

For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. — read the full passage →

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

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

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.

If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:

For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:

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.

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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.

But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →