Outstanding Character

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

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.

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

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.

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; — read the full passage →

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

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.

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.

Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.

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 the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.

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

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

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

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

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 beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; — read the full passage →

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, — read the full passage →

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

And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

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

As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; — read the full passage →

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. — read the full passage →

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

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

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.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi, a city of Macedonia, by Titus and Lucas.

Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the Lord: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.

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.

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

Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

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.

God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

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:

But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.

This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

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. — read the full passage →

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

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

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. — read the full passage →

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, — read the full passage →

Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.

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

Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head.

For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: — read the full passage →

God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.

And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely: and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul’s servants.

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; — read the full passage →

Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.

Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;

Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ.

The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.

Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

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

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, — read the full passage →

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.

And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.

For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.

Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.

The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.

Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it. — read the full passage →

For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God; — read the full passage →