Making The World Better

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

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.

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.

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.

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

But know this, that in the last days, grievous times will come. — read the full passage →

Everyone who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, will receive one hundred times, and will inherit eternal life.

Yahweh, the God of their fathers, sent to them by his messengers, rising up early and sending, because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place:

You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden. — read the full passage →

But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.

Yahweh said to Moses, “I have seen these people, and behold, they are a stiff-necked people. — read the full passage →

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

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

He said to them, “Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation.

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world.He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

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

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 →

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

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,

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

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

Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

If it seems evil to you to serve Yahweh, choose this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Yahweh.”

You adulterers and adulteresses, don’t you know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?

But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

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

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.

For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

But don’t forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

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

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

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

Therefore we don’t faint, but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day. — read the full passage →

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

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.

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

This Good News of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world for a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come.

For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world: your faith.

Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.

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.

being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

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

“For I, Yahweh, don’t change; therefore you, sons of Jacob, are not consumed.

What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

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 →

Don’t love the world, neither the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father’s love isn’t in him.

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.

Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.

You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden.

Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

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.

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

God is not a man, that he should lie, nor the son of man, that he should repent. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not make it good?

The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does God’s will remains forever.

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

Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.

Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.

For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:

For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?

See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! For this cause the world doesn’t know us, because it didn’t know him.

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.

by which he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, isn’t the Father’s, but is the world’s.

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, — 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.

Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out. — read the full passage →

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

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

“If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you, — read the full passage →

This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.

He will judge between the nations, and will decide concerning many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

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

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves.

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.

Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

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 →

Yahweh, your God, is in your midst, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing.

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

Beloved, now we are children of God, and it is not yet revealed what we will be. But we know that, when he is revealed, we will be like him; for we will see him just as he is.

A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.

“You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men. — read the full passage →

I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Therefore choose life, that you may live, you and your descendants;