James 1:25

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James 1:23–27 · Berean Standard Bible

23 For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,

24 and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.

25 But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.

26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.

27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

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The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

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To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.

2 Corinthians 13:5

Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Can’t you see for yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you actually fail the test?

Hebrews 12:15

See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many.

James 2:12

Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom.

Psalms 19:7

The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Psalms 19:8

The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

Psalms 19:9

The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.

Psalms 19:10

They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.

Psalms 119:32

I run in the path of Your commandments, for You will enlarge my heart.

Psalms 119:45

And I will walk in freedom, for I have sought Your precepts.

Psalms 119:96

I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your commandment is without limit.

Psalms 119:97

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Psalms 119:98

Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.

Psalms 119:99

I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.

Psalms 119:100

I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts.

Psalms 119:101

I have kept my feet from every evil path, that I may keep Your word.

Psalms 119:102

I have not departed from Your ordinances, for You Yourself have taught me.

Psalms 119:103

How sweet are Your words to my taste— sweeter than honey in my mouth!

Psalms 119:104

I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way.

Psalms 119:105

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Romans 7:12

So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.

Romans 7:22

For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.

Romans 7:23

But I see another law at work in my body, warring against the law of my mind and holding me captive to the law of sin that dwells within me.

John 8:32

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

John 8:36

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

Romans 8:15

For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

2 Corinthians 3:17

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

2 Corinthians 3:18

And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

Galatians 5:1

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.

1 Peter 2:16

Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.

1 Samuel 12:14

If you fear the LORD and serve Him and obey His voice, and if you do not rebel against the command of the LORD, and if both you and the king who reigns over you follow the LORD your God, then all will be well.

John 8:31

So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.

John 15:9

As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love.

John 15:10

If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.

Acts 2:42

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Acts 13:43

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Acts 26:22

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Romans 2:7

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Romans 2:8

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Romans 11:22

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Colossians 1:23

if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

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1 Timothy 4:16

Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

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James 1:23

For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,

James 1:24

and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.

Psalms 19:11

By them indeed Your servant is warned; in keeping them is great reward.

Psalms 106:3

Blessed are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times.

Psalms 119:2

Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.

Psalms 119:3

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Luke 6:47

I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them:

Luke 6:48

He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.

Luke 6:49

But the one who hears My words and does not act on them is like a man who built his house on ground without a foundation. The torrent crashed against that house, and immediately it fell—and great was its destruction!”

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Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

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Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates.