Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.
Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.
I have written unto you, fathers, because ye know him who is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the evil one.
But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
the younger men likewise exhort to be sober-minded: — read the full passage →
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
I write unto you, my little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake. — read the full passage →
according as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;
But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as becometh saints;
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
the younger men likewise exhort to be sober-minded:
For the bishop must be blameless, as God’s steward; not self-willed, not soon angry, no brawler, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; — read the full passage →
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →
And it shall be in the last days, saith God, I will pour forth of my Spirit upon all flesh: And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, And your young men shall see visions, And your old men shall dream dreams:
I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.
Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: — read the full passage →
There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John;
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. — read the full passage →
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →
But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. — read the full passage →
And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.
in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity,
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, 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.
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.
Or know ye not that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have from God? and ye are not your own; — read the full passage →
The young man saith unto him, All these things have I observed: what lack I yet? — read the full passage →
Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren: — read the full passage →
Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren:
And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.
Or know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with men, — read the full passage →
And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and one said, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →
Let us walk becomingly, as in the day; not in revelling and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and jealousy.
Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness:
In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. — read the full passage →
but I say unto you, that every one that looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. — read the full passage →
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. — read the full passage →
For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.
for bodily exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come.
Therefore, as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin; and so death passed unto all men, for that all sinned:—
Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. — read the full passage →
Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working.
doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;
Jesus answered, The first is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God, the Lord is one: — read the full passage →
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