A good name is more to be desired than great wealth, and to be respected is better than silver and gold.
The man of wealth and the poor man come face to face: the Lord is the maker of them all.
The sharp man sees the evil and takes cover: the simple go straight on and get into trouble.
The reward of a gentle spirit and the fear of the Lord is wealth and honour and life.
Thorns and nets are in the way of the twisted: he who keeps watch over his soul will be far from them.
If a child is trained up in the right way, even when he is old he will not be turned away from it.
The man of wealth has rule over the poor, and he who gets into debt is a servant to his creditor.
By planting the seed of evil a man will get in the grain of sorrow, and the rod of his wrath will be broken.
He who is kind will have a blessing, for he gives of his bread to the poor.
Send away the man of pride, and argument will go out; truly fighting and shame will come to an end.
He whose heart is clean is dear to the Lord; for the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.
The eyes of the Lord keep knowledge, but by him the acts of the false man will be overturned.
The hater of work says, There is a lion outside: I will be put to death in the streets.
The mouth of strange women is a deep hole: he with whom the Lord is angry will go down into it.
Foolish ways are deep-seated in the heart of a child, but the rod of punishment will send them far from him.
He who is cruel to the poor for the purpose of increasing his profit, and he who gives to the man of wealth, will only come to be in need.
Let your ear be bent down for hearing my words, and let your heart give thought to knowledge.
For it is a delight to keep them in your heart, to have them ready on your lips.
So that your faith may be in the Lord, I have made them clear to you this day, even to you.
Have I not put in writing for you thirty sayings, with wise suggestions and knowledge,
To make you see how certain are true words, so that you may give a true answer to those who put questions to you?
Do not take away the property of the poor man because he is poor, or be cruel to the crushed ones when they come before the judge:
For the Lord will give support to their cause, and take the life of those who take their goods.
Do not be friends with a man who is given to wrath; do not go in the company of an angry man:
For fear of learning his ways and making a net ready for your soul.
Be not one of those who give their hands in an agreement, or of those who make themselves responsible for debts:
If you have nothing with which to make payment, he will take away your bed from under you.
Let not the old landmark be moved which your fathers have put in place.
Have you seen a man who is expert in his business? he will take his place before kings; his place will not be among low persons.
Most of the teaching of Jesus are recorded in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The Complete Sayings of Jesus presents every word spoken by Jesus in one place and provides an index to assist in finding specific ocassions, places and/or events. It is a must read aid for serious Bible study.
He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, saith the Lord. These are the words of Christ; and they direct us to imitate his life and character. The Imitation of Christ is guide to following the example of Jesus Christ. Let it be our most earnest study to dwell upon the life and example of Jesus.
The Apocrypha books are 14 books that were included between the old and new testaments in the original King James Version of the bible and many others. Church leaders agreed that these books were valuable for instruction in life and manners, but did not all agree that they should be considered cannon.
The Childrens Bible provides bible lessons from the Old and New testaments. There are 216 stories written in plain english. The stories are easy to read and understand but they are not just for childern. It is a pleasure to read and enjoy these important stories.
Let us love one another, for love comes from God and every one who loves is a child of God and knows God. He who loves not man does not know God, for God is love. God showed his love for us, for he sent his only Son into the world that through him we might have life. Love the stranger.
In Mark 12:30 Jesus said;
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.
And the second Mark 12:31 [is] like, [namely] this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
The Gospel of The Birth of Mary was attributed to St. Matthew and was received as genuine and authentic by early Christians. It is to be found in the works of Jerome, a Father of the Church in the 4th century and is translated from his collection.
The Book of Enoch is ascribed to the great-grandfather of Noah and is included in the cannon of some churches. It describes the fall of the angels (watchers), visions of heaven and hell and the birth of Noah. Quotes from the book of Enoch are found in the New Testament.
The First Book of Adam and Eve. Books 1 begins immediately after the expulsion from the Garden of Eden. We learn about the fall but also of the promise to save Adam and his decendents. The story depicts mans struggle against evil, the devil and sin.
The Second Book of Adam and Eve. Discusses Adam's sorrow and death. The history of the patriarchs who lived before the Flood until the birth of Noah; the children of Seth on Mount Hermon and Cain's death. It ends with the testament and translation of Enoch.
The Infancy of Jesus Christ (Infancy Gospel of Thomas) relates the life of Jesus from the ages of five to twelve. It is believed that the document was transcribed from oral traditions some time prior to the second century. The ancient writing is possibly Gnostic and many early church leaders considered it heretical.
Daily Bible study is essential. The Bible Verse of the Day provides a collection of enlightening and inspiration bible verses. Improve your knowledge and understanding of the Bible and your life by studying the words of the holy scripture. Explore the King James Bible (kjv) and discover new insights.
The World English Bible was produced to provide speakers of modern English with a version of the Bible that is easily understood. The Bible is in the public domain and available world-wide. It is an accurate modern translation of the original King James Bible, including the Apocryphal books.
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