James 1:26

Doers Of The Message, Not Just Hearers

²⁵ But the one who looks at the perfect law of freedom and remains committed to it thereby demonstrating that he is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of what that law requires will be blessed in what he does. ²⁶ If anyone thinks that he is religious and does not bridle his tongue, but instead deceives himself, his religion is worthless. ²⁷ A religion that is pure and stainless according to God the Father is this: to take care of orphans and widows who are suffering, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

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Psalm 34:13

Then keep your tongue from doing evil and your lips from spreading lies.

Psalm 141:3

LORD, set a guard over my mouth; keep watch over the door to my lips.

Galatians 6:3

For if anyone thinks he is something when he is really nothing, he is only fooling himself.

James 1:22

Keep on being obedient to the word, and not merely being hearers who deceive themselves.

James 3:2-6

For all of us make many mistakes. If someone does not make any mistakes when he speaks, he is perfect and able to control his whole body.

1 Peter 3:10

"For the person who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.

Deuteronomy 11:16

Be careful! Otherwise, your hearts will deceive you and you will turn away to serve other gods and worship them.

Psalm 39:1-2

I told myself, "I will keep watch over my tongue to keep from sinning. I will muzzle my mouth when the wicked are around."

Psalm 32:9

Don't be like a horse or mule, without understanding. They are held in check by a bit and bridle in their mouths; otherwise they will not remain near you.

Proverbs 10:19

Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.

Proverbs 10:31

The words of the righteous overflow with wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut out.

Proverbs 13:2-3

From the fruit of his words a man receives benefit, but the treacherous crave violence.

Proverbs 14:12

There is a pathway that seems right to a man, but in the end it's a road to death.

Proverbs 15:2

The wise speak, presenting knowledge appropriately, but fools spout foolishness.

Proverbs 16:10

When a king is ready to speak officially, what he says should not err with respect to justice.

Proverbs 16:25

There is a road that seems right for a man to travel, but in the end it's the road to death.

Proverbs 19:1

A poor man who walks blamelessly is better than a fool who speaks perversely.

Proverbs 21:26

All day long he continues to crave, while the righteous person gives without holding back.

Isaiah 1:13

Stop bringing useless offerings! Incense is detestable to me, as are your New Moons, Sabbaths, and calling of convocations. I cannot stand iniquity within a solemn assembly.

Isaiah 44:20

He tends ashes. A deceived mind has lead him astray. It cannot be his life, nor can he say, "There's a lie in my right hand."

Malachi 3:14

You said, "It is futile to serve God,' and, "What did we get out of it when we carried out his requirements and went about like mourners in the presence of the LORD of the Heavenly Armies?'

Matthew 15:9

Their worship of me is empty, because they teach human rules as doctrines.'"

Mark 7:7

Their worship of me is worthless, because they teach human rules as doctrines.'

Luke 8:18

So pay attention to how you listen, because to the one who has something, more will be given. However, from the one who doesn't have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him."

1 Corinthians 3:18

Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in the ways of this world, he must become a fool to become really wise.

1 Corinthians 15:2

and by which you are also being saved if you hold firmly to the message I proclaimed to you unless, of course, your faith was worthless.

1 Corinthians 15:15

In addition, we are found to be false witnesses about God because we testified on God's behalf that he raised the Messiah whom he did not raise if in fact it is true that the dead are not raised.

Galatians 2:6

Now those who were reputed to be important added nothing to my message. (What sort of people they were makes no difference to me, since God pays no attention to outward appearances.)

Galatians 2:9

So when James, Cephas, and John (who were reputed to be leaders) recognized the grace that had been given me, they gave Barnabas and me the right hand of fellowship, agreeing that we should go to the gentiles and they to the circumcised.

Galatians 3:4

Did you suffer so much for nothing? (If it really was for nothing!)

Ephesians 4:29

Let no filthy talk be heard from your mouths, but only what is good for building up people and meeting the need of the moment. This way you will administer grace to those who hear you.

Ephesians 5:4

Obscene, flippant, or vulgar talk is totally inappropriate. Instead, let there be thanksgiving.

Colossians 4:6

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.

James 1:19

You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

James 2:20

Do you want proof, you foolish person, that faith without actions is worthless?