Self Help

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.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: — read the full passage →

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.

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

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

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.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. — read the full passage →

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

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

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

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.

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

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

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.

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

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

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

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.

And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, — read the full passage →

That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; — read the full passage →

And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

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

And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the Lord. — read the full passage →

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. — read the full passage →

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

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.

But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. — read the full passage →

We love him, because he first loved us.

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.

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

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.

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. — read the full passage →

Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.

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.

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

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 →

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

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

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. — read the full passage →

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

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.

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? — read the full passage →

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? — read the full passage →

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

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 →

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. — read the full passage →

But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, — read the full passage →

But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; — read the full passage →

But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

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

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

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

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

And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.

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.

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

This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

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

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

Pray without ceasing.