Staying Focus

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

Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.

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

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. — read the full passage →

For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.

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.

Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

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

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.

For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; — read the full passage →

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: — read the full passage →

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.

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, — 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 →

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

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

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, — read the full passage →

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. — 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.

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

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

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.

A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: — read the full passage →

When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; — read the full passage →

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! — read the full passage →

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. — read the full passage →

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, — read the full passage →

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.

Pray without ceasing.

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.

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

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the Lord our God, until that he have mercy upon us.

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

But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: — read the full passage →

Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. — read the full passage →

For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. — read the full passage →

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 →

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; — 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. — read the full passage →

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: — read the full passage →

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

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.

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

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,

And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.

But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; — read the full passage →

And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. — read the full passage →

And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. — 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.

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

He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

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

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

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, — read the full passage →

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

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,

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

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.

Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.

Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag; — read the full passage →

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:

For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease.

But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. — read the full passage →

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. — read the full passage →

Lord, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee. — read the full passage →