But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. – James 2:9
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. (James 1:26-27)
This is part 2 of a study on sexual purity, currently the series is still dealing with lessons found in the Old Testament.
Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and election sure, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. – 2 Peter 1:10
This is Part 1 of a series on sexual purity. Tim starts out by discussing the first place that sexual sin is mentioned in the Bible.
Thanks be to God that Jesus not only rescues us from the wrath of God but grants divine power for godliness so that we don’t become entangled again in the slavery of sin.
But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. – (Matthew 6:17-18)