Self Righteousness

And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: — read the full passage →

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

We love him, because he first loved us. — read the full passage →

For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.

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

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

Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

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

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

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. — read the full passage →

And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

If ye love me, keep my commandments.

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.

And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.

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

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, — read the full passage →

Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem. — read the full passage →

Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, — read the full passage →

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.

And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

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

For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

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. — read the full passage →

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.

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?

So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy. — read the full passage →

For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth? — read the full passage →

For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.

But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews? — read the full passage →

For he that is dead is freed from sin.

Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: — 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: — read the full passage →

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 →

When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. — read the full passage →

But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. — read the full passage →

Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; — read the full passage →

If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: — read the full passage →

And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. — read the full passage →

The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven. — read the full passage →

Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. — read the full passage →

Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. — read the full passage →

What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? — read the full passage →

I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. — read the full passage →

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

Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) — read the full passage →

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

For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. — read the full passage →

And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. — read the full passage →

Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. — read the full passage →

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. — read the full passage →