On PERFECT obedience

 

JESUS said:

Matthew 18:3

King James Version

3 And said, 

Verily I say unto you, 

Except ye be converted, 

and become as little children, 

ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

What is perfect obedience?

Is it possible to achieve it?

What does it really mean?

In its simplest, childlike definition, perfect obedience is trusting GOD, because you know He knows better.

You believe in His Authority.

Because you trust Him, you follow Him.

You have given up your will, for His will.

This was shown by JESUS Himself.

As a SON to the FATHER:

Philippians 2:8

King James Version

8 And being found in fashion as a man, 

he humbled himself, 

and became obedient unto death, 

even the death of the cross.

JESUS showed what perfect obedience was.

Perfect humility.

With no thought of self.

Can we do that, too?

Like die for the LORD?

Follow Him with all our heart?

Without question?

That's the difference between cults, and CHRIST.

With cults, members follow blindly.

With JESUS, we know Who we follow.

He is the SON of GOD, Who has pre-eminence over everything.

And He warned us about following blindly.

Matthew 15:14

King James Version

14 Let them alone: 

they be blind leaders of the blind. 

And if the blind lead the blind, 

both shall fall into the ditch.

He is the Way, so we won't fall into that ditch.

We -- His sheep -- know Him, and trust Him completely.

John 10:27-28

King James Version

27 My sheep hear my voice, 

and I know them, and they follow me:

28 And I give unto them eternal life; 

and they shall never perish, 

neither shall any man pluck them 

out of my hand.

That's what perfect obedience is.

You follow JESUS, because He is LORD.

He wants you saved, and have eternal life with Him.

Why wouldn't you follow Him who offered His life for us?

The LAMB of GOD was trespass offering for us.

Through His cross, we have been saved from Satan, sin, and death.

He did say we need to be born again, so SPIRIT can remind us what JESUS taught us while He was on earth.

John 14:26 

King James Version

26 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.

The beauty of being born again is we become a NEW person in CHRIST.

2 Corinthians 5:17

King James Version

17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, 

he is a new creature: 

old things are passed away; 

behold, all things are become new.

Gone are the old ways.

The old fascination.

The old habits.

It's a 180-degree turn.

We now gravitate to GOD's will, ways, and wisdom.

Our joy is now to please CHRIST.

We are done with the lies of the world.

SPIRIT and Scripture help us see through all that.

Why, then, would we want more of the same, when those only caused us to sin?

The true born again would never want to fall into sin anymore.

He has seen through all the hurts, errors, and troubles.

He has this rightful fear of GOD in his heart now.

He has SPIRIT and Scripture to guide him now.

Sure, Satan will always offer temptations.

But now, we are equipped with GOD's laws, JESUS' commands, and SPIRIT's guidance.

The Triune GOD has given us Scripture to learn from.

As true believer, you will never trust your own limited understanding anymore.

Proverbs 3:5-6

King James Version

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; 

and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, 

and he shall direct thy paths.

GOD did say:

Isaiah 55:8-9

King James Version

8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, 

neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.

9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, 

so are my ways higher than your ways, 

and my thoughts than your thoughts.

The true believer would not want to miss any of JESUS commands, or instruction.

It is our very life.

Our very breath, and oxygen.

We keep it to heart, whatever JESUS commanded.

We will not come up with excuses, or alibis.

We'd be shamefaced to do that now.

Sure, we know that we are flesh, and of sin.

But we also know JESUS commanded we be "perfect":

Matthew 5:48

King James Version

48 Be ye therefore perfect, 

even as your Father which is in heaven 

is perfect.

We would only want to be right with the LORD -- all the time.

Only because we're aware we could slip at any moment.

We are aware the devil lies in wait, constantly.

Ephesians 6:12 

King James Version

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, 

but against principalities, 

against powers, 

against the rulers of the darkness of this world, 

against spiritual wickedness in high places.

1 Peter 5:8

King James Version

8 Be sober, be vigilant; 

because your adversary the devil, 

as a roaring lion, walketh about, 

seeking whom he may devour:

We know the path is not easy.

Matthew 7:13-14

King James Version

13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: 

for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, 

that leadeth to destruction, 

and many there be which go in thereat:

14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, 

which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Luke 9:23

King James Version

23 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.

That's why, every born again -- baby Christians or mature Christians -- need SPIRIT more than ever.

But as followers of JESUS, we are in AWE of Him, and only DELIGHT in following His soul-saving laws.

There is no one else for us, but JESUS now.

Psalm 119:97

King James Version

97 O how love I thy law! 

it is my meditation all the day.

John 21:25

King James Version

25 And there are also many other things 

which Jesus did, the which, 

if they should be written every one, 

I suppose that even the world itself 

could not contain the books 

that should be written. 

Amen.

Romans 7:22

King James Version

22 For I delight in the law of God 

after the inward man:

As children, our first "authorities" were our parents.

As adults, we now have JESUS.

The Only REAL Authority.

Matthew 7:29

King James Version

29 For he taught them 

as one having authority, 

and not as the scribes.

Lastly, obedience to GOD is a sign of our LOVE for Him.

1 John 5:3

King James Version

3 For this is the love of God, 

that we keep his commandments: 

and his commandments are not grievous.

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HOPE for CALIFORNIA

 2 Kings 2:19-21

King James Version

19 And the men of the city said unto Elisha, 

Behold, I pray thee, 

the situation of this city is pleasant, 

as my lord seeth: 

but the water is naught, 

and the ground barren.

Amazing where SPIRIT led me today.

On THREE significant things.

Just from the verse above:

"this city is pleasant"

"the water is naught"

"the ground barren"

Who can that be, but California?

So hot in the news, because of her fires.

She has America's largest economy.

She has a water problem, from neglect, and disinterest.

Her land is dry, thus, then-president Trump told governor Newsom in 2018, to clear the surface, to prevent fires.

Her spirit is dry.

She is lost.

It's really striking how SPIRIT leads me to Scripture.

As witness, of what's really happening today.

What is the hope for California?

Again, SPIRIT continues:

2 Kings 2:20-21

King James Version

20 And he said, 

Bring me a new cruse, 

and put salt therein. 

And they brought it to him.

21 And he went forth unto the spring of the waters, 

and cast the salt in there, and said, 

Thus saith the Lord, 

I have healed these waters; 

there shall not be from thence 

any more death or barren land.

That's THREE things:

"a new cruse"

A new bowl -- a new government.

"put salt therein"

JESUS said:

Matthew 5:13

King James Version

13 Ye are the salt of the earth: 

but if the salt have lost his savour, 

wherewith shall it be salted? 

it is thenceforth good for nothing, 

but to be cast out, 

and to be trodden under foot of men.

California needs GOD.

The LORD said, through Elisha:

"I have healed these waters; 

there shall not be from thence 

any more death or barren land."

California has been in sin too long.

She needs GOD.

She needs to believe in JESUS.

She needs to listen to the HOLY SPIRIT.

She needs to turn away from her sins.

She needs to repent, and pray for salvation.

She needs to support GOD's elect, Trump.

She needs to humble herself before GOD.

She needs to make her inept, and uncaring officials, resign.

She needs to prepare herself for the Rapture.

She must not think she can survive the Tribulation.

She needs to be born again.

She needs to be holy.

The loss and fire she is experiencing now, is but a small sampling of the REAL fire to come, for unbelievers, haters, and mockers of GOD.

JESUS did say:

Matthew 13:41-43 

King James Version

41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, 

and they shall gather out of his kingdom 

all things that offend, 

and them which do iniquity;

42 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: 

there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

43 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun 

in the kingdom of their Father. 

Who hath ears to hear, 

let him hear.

Hollywood, business, politics, and citizens, have forgotten GOD.

They mock Him continually.

They all have become greedy, proud, idolatrous, vain, and spoiled.

GOD will have none of that.

Deuteronomy 4:24

King James Version

24 For the Lord thy God is a consuming fire, 

even a jealous God.

Nahum 1:3

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3 The Lord is slow to anger, 

and great in power, 

and will not at all acquit the wicked: 

the Lord hath his way 

in the whirlwind and in the storm, 

and the clouds are the dust of his feet.

Nahum 1:5

King James Version

5 The mountains quake at him, 

and the hills melt, 

and the earth is burned at his presence, 

yea, the world, 

and all that dwell therein.

Nahum 1:6

King James Version

6 Who can stand before his indignation? 

and who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? 

his fury is poured out like fire, 

and the rocks are thrown down by him.

There's still time to repent, California.

But you have to do it now.

You need water?

GOD is the LIVING WATERS.

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The FORGOTTEN principles

 Romans 12:16

King James Version

16 Be of the same mind one toward another. 

Mind not high things, 

but condescend to men of low estate. 

Be not wise in your own conceits.

This is the first year since that October 7 attack on Israel.

Surely, I'm not the only one riddled with questions.

I would not claim knowledge of the whole story.

All I know is what Scripture tells me.

But these questions nag my soul.

Inviting further prayer, exploration, and understanding.

What have we learned from it?

What was not told us?

What do we know?

Who was responsible?

Could it have been avoided?

How will this all pan out?

Will this escalate into a major world war?

How can we really know the whole story?

How can the countries involved have freedom from war?

How can people live peacefully?

Is any border ever safe now?

Here are a few things that drew my attention today:

"In July 2023, a member of the Israeli signals intelligence unit alerted her superiors that Hamas was conducting preparations for the assault, saying, "I utterly refute that the scenario is imaginary". An Israeli colonel ignored her concerns."

-- Wikipedia

Was it another case of "Pearl Harbor"?

"For decades, conventional wisdom held that Japan attacked without first formally breaking diplomatic relations only because of accidents and bumbling that delayed the delivery of a document hinting at war to Washington."

"United States naval intelligence officers were alarmed by the unusual timing for delivering the message — 1:00 p.m. on a Sunday, which was 7:30 a.m. in Hawaii — and attempted to alert Pearl Harbor. But due to communication problems the warning was not delivered before the attack."

-- Wikipedia

Did the warnings get lost in "translation"?

Were warnings ignored?

Were there real communication problems?

What was "deliberate"?

What was "unplanned"?

Only the main protagonists/antagonists can ever know.

Apart from GOD, of course.

Where nothing is hidden from His sight.

Psalm 44:21

King James Version

21 Shall not God search this out? 

for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.

1 Samuel 16:7

King James Version

7 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.

Hebrews 4:13

King James Version

13 Neither is there any creature 

that is not manifest in his sight: 

but all things are naked and opened 

unto the eyes of him 

with whom we have to do.

As JESUS said:

Luke 12:2-3

King James Version

2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; 

neither hid, that shall not be known.

3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness 

shall be heard in the light; 

and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets 

shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.

I will not downplay the ability of America and Israel's military and intelligence units.

Perhaps, they're the finest in the world.

Precisely why I wonder how it could have escaped their "radar".

And then I remembered an article SPIRIT and I wrote on 29 March 2023:

"UNREST from within"

From that day on, I felt Israel would be in trouble.

Through infighting and bickering in her parliament.

She'd be laid "bare".

She'd be exposed to vultures.

All waiting in ambush, as she further weakens.

As infiltration creates chaos from within.

While they're "bickering", someone else is busy "planning".

Waiting for that "opportune" moment.

Such is the way of "warfare".

Weaken the enemy from "within".

Make him forget GOD.

That basic principle is common-sense.

In any person, in any family, in any organization, in any nation.

Satan feeds upon your ego, lust, pride, vanity, and greed.

Weakening your heart, mind, body, soul, spirit, and "home".

And then he goes in for the "kill".

Taking everyone with him.

Oh, how the game is played too often!

And yet, man never learns.

As watchman and workman for GOD, I am here to watch, warn, write, wait, and worship.

That's why we have all these blogs and books.

Which SPIRIT inspired me to write starting five years ago.

That we may warn, and wake you up.

Friends, we are hit on ALL fronts.

Whether believer, or unbeliever.

We need to know GOD's laws.

We either rise, or fall, when we follow, or don't follow, GOD's commands.

The Bible, especially the Old Testament, is filled with GOD's wrath, and judgment.

For unbelieving, unfaithful, idolatrous, adulterous, war-like, vain, greedy people.

Whether they be His chosen nation, Israel, or the enemies of Israel.

We are all under judgment if we disobey GOD's laws.

ESPECIALLY if we hurt the "apple" of His eye.

There is nothing new about man's ways.

Or his methods.

Especially if he wants to acquire something.

Or wants something destroyed.

As king Solomon said:

Ecclesiastes 1:9

King James Version

9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; 

and that which is done is that which shall be done: 

and there is no new thing under the sun.

It's not being jaded.

It's being realistic.

Of seeing the true nature of man.

In Genesis 3, GOD already saw man's weakness:

Genesis 3:6-7

King James Version

6 And when the woman saw 

that the tree was good for food, 

and that it was pleasant to the eyes, 

and a tree to be desired to make one wise, 

she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, 

and gave also unto her husband with her; 

and he did eat.

7 And the eyes of them both were opened, 

and they knew that they were naked; 

and they sewed fig leaves together, 

and made themselves aprons.

In Genesis 6, GOD saw our true nature:

Genesis 6:5-6

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5 And God saw that the wickedness of man 

was great in the earth, 

and that every imagination 

of the thoughts of his heart 

was only evil continually.

6 And it repented the Lord 

that he had made man on the earth, 

and it grieved him at his heart.

Titles come, titles go.

Wealth comes, wealth goes.

Power comes, power goes.

But what will not go, is GOD.

Neither will His laws.

If we are to survive this world, it's best we turn to GOD.

Not tomorrow, but today, right this moment.

Forget about knowing anything.

Become a new person in CHRIST.

2 Corinthians 5:17

King James Version

17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, 

he is a new creature: 

old things are passed away; 

behold, all things are become new.

By being born again.

John 3:3-8

King James Version

3 Jesus answered and said unto him, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born again, 

he cannot see the kingdom of God.

4 Nicodemus saith unto him, 

How can a man be born when he is old? 

can he enter the second time 

into his mother's womb, and be born?

5 Jesus answered, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, 

he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; 

and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, 

Ye must be born again.

8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, 

and thou hearest the sound thereof, 

but canst not tell whence it cometh, 

and whither it goeth: 

so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

And walking with GOD's SPIRIT.

Galatians 5:16-26

King James Version

16 This I say then, 

Walk in the Spirit, 

and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, 

and the Spirit against the flesh: 

and these are contrary the one to the other: 

so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, 

ye are not under the law.

19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, 

which are these; 

Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, 

emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, 

revellings, and such like: 

of the which I tell you before, 

as I have also told you in time past, 

that they which do such things 

shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, 

longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

23 Meekness, temperance: 

against such there is no law.

24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh 

with the affections and lusts.

25 If we live in the Spirit, 

let us also walk in the Spirit.

26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, 

provoking one another, 

envying one another.

Walk with GOD's SPIRIT, and you shall not be taken aback.

By any event which will happen today, or tomorrow.

For SPIRIT has mapped out man's character.

He has mapped out man's heart.

He has mapped out our future.

And it's all in Scripture.

Further, PEACE can ONLY come THROUGH JESUS.

But how many believe in the LORD JESUS?

How many follow His commands?

How many truly love Him?

JESUS is where we all begin.

And where we all end.

Romans 10:4

King James Version

4 For Christ is the end of the law 

for righteousness 

to every one that believeth.

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BENEFITS of righteousness

1 Thessalonians 5:15

King James Version

15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; 

but ever follow that which is good, 

both among yourselves, 

and to all men.

We just finished an article on "being pure".

At the latter end, we shared the promises we get from GOD's WORD.

We thought a separate article enumerating the benefits would be fitting.

Considering the many benefits, and grace GOD gives us.

As well as additional verses SPIRIT led me to:

Psalm 1:1-3

King James Version

1 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.

2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; 

and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, 

that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; 

his leaf also shall not wither; 

and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

Psalm 19:7-11

King James Version

7 The law of the Lord is perfect, 

converting the soul: 

the testimony of the Lord is sure, 

making wise the simple.

8 The statutes of the Lord are right, 

rejoicing the heart: 

the commandment of the Lord is pure, 

enlightening the eyes.

9 The fear of the Lord is clean, 

enduring for ever: 

the judgments of the Lord 

are true and righteous altogether.

10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, 

than much fine gold: 

sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: 

and in keeping of them there is great reward.

Psalm 34:15

King James Version

15 The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, 

and his ears are open unto their cry.

Psalm 34:17

King James Version

17 The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, 

and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

Psalm 34:18

King James Version

18 The Lord is nigh unto them 

that are of a broken heart; and saveth such 

as be of a contrite spirit.

Psalm 34:19-20

King James Version

19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: 

but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.

20 He keepeth all his bones: 

not one of them is broken.

Psalm 34:22

King James Version

22 The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: 

and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.

Psalm 37:5-6

King James Version

5 Commit thy way unto the Lord; 

trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, 

and thy judgment as the noonday.

Psalm 37:27-29

King James Version

27 Depart from evil, and do good; 

and dwell for evermore.

28 For the Lord loveth judgment, 

and forsaketh not his saints; 

they are preserved for ever: 

but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

29 The righteous shall inherit the land, 

and dwell therein for ever.

Psalm 112:6

King James Version

6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: 

the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

Proverbs 10:2

King James Version

2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: 

but righteousness delivereth from death.

Proverbs 11:18

King James Version

18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: 

but to him that soweth righteousness 

shall be a sure reward.

Proverbs 11:19

King James Version

19 As righteousness tendeth to life: 

so he that pursueth evil 

pursueth it to his own death.

Proverbs 21:21

King James Version

21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy 

findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

Matthew 5:6

King James Version

6 Blessed are they 

which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: 

for they shall be filled.

Matthew 5:8

King James Version

8 Blessed are the pure in heart: 

for they shall see God.

Matthew 5:10-12

King James Version

10 Blessed are they 

which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: 

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 Blessed are ye, 

when men shall revile you, 

and persecute you, 

and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, 

for my sake.

12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: 

for great is your reward in heaven: 

for so persecuted they the prophets 

which were before you.

Matthew 6:33

King James Version

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, 

and his righteousness; 

and all these things shall be added unto you.

Acts 3:19

King James Version

19 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.

Galatians 6:9

King James Version

9 And let us not be weary in well doing: 

for in due season we shall reap, 

if we faint not.

Philippians 2:15-16

King James Version

15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, 

the sons of God, 

without rebuke, 

in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, 

among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

16 Holding forth the word of life; 

that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, 

that I have not run in vain, 

neither laboured in vain.

Titus 1:15

King James Version

15 Unto the pure all things are pure: 

but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving 

is nothing pure; 

but even their mind and conscience 

is defiled.

Titus 2:13-14

King James Version

13 Looking for that blessed hope, 

and the glorious appearing of the great God 

and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

14 Who gave himself for us, 

that he might redeem us from all iniquity, 

and purify unto himself a peculiar people, 

zealous of good works.

James 3:18

King James Version

18 And the fruit of righteousness 

is sown in peace of them that make peace.

1 Peter 2:12

King James Version

12 Having your conversation honest 

among the Gentiles: 

that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, 

they may by your good works, 

which they shall behold, 

glorify God in the day of visitation.

1 John 3:2

King James Version

2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, 

and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: 

but we know that, when he shall appear, 

we shall be like him; 

for we shall see him as he is.

In SUMMARY, the benefits of righteousness are:

he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; 

his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: 

the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: 

the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.

The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: 

the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

by them is thy servant warned: 

and in keeping of them there is great reward

his ears are open unto their cry

The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.

He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.

The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.

Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.

Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.

The Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: 

The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever

the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance

righteousness delivereth from death

to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward

righteousness tendeth to life

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake...great is your reward in heaven.

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

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

let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not

That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world

Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

Unto the pure all things are pure

Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace

they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation

we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is

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