Topic
Time Management
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See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, — read the full passage →
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: — read the full passage →
Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am. — read the full passage →
I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
But I trusted in thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my God. — read the full passage →
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, — read the full passage →
But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. — read the full passage →
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 →
He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.
But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: — read the full passage →
But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
Let all things be done decently and in order.
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. — read the full passage →
For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. — read the full passage →
Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: — read the full passage →
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: — read the full passage →
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. — read the full passage →
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
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.
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:
The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;
Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. — read the full passage →
But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
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.
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: — read the full passage →
But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. — read the full passage →
We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. — read the full passage →
While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
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?
And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, — read the full passage →
Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. — read the full passage →
And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →
Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. — read the full passage →
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; — read the full passage →
What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun? — read the full passage →
He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, — read the full passage →
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. — read the full passage →
The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. — read the full passage →
And the Lord God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: — read the full passage →
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:
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, — read the full passage →
Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.
There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: — read the full passage →
As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me. — read the full passage →
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. — read the full passage →
And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him. — read the full passage →
My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. — read the full passage →
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the Lord will hasten it in his time.
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.
Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; — read the full passage →
Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?
Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. — read the full passage →
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
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.
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
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