PURE for GOD

 

1 Thessalonians 5:23

King James Version

23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; 

and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body 

be preserved blameless 

unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

What does it mean to be "pure" for GOD?

Why must we be pure?

What does the Bible say?

For easy reference, we wrote these:

MIND

BODY

SPIRIT

SOUL

It's wonderful being born again.

Following the LORD's commands becomes easy.

Thanks to the HOLY SPIRIT who teaches us.

A result of our prayers to JESUS.

It is fun obeying the LORD.

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.

For our strength is in CHRIST.

Philippians 4:13

King James Version

13 I can do all things through Christ 

which strengtheneth me.

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Image: Artur Aleksanian

The SIXTH day

 Genesis 1:31

King James Version

31 And God saw every thing that he had made, 

and, behold, 

it was very good.

 And the evening and the morning 

were the sixth day.

GOD created man on the sixth day.

It's time we understood the sequence of events.

How GOD created man, why He did, what was expected of man, and what happened after the fall.

Let's turn to the Bible for clarity.

BEFORE the fall:

Genesis 1:26-27

King James Version

26 And God said, 

Let us make man in our image, 

after our likeness: 

and let them have dominion 

over the fish of the sea, 

and over the fowl of the air, 

and over the cattle, 

and over all the earth, 

and over every creeping thing 

that creepeth upon the earth.

27 So God created man in his own image, 

in the image of God created he him; 

male and female created he them.

Genesis 1:28

King James Version

28 And God blessed them, 

and God said unto them, 

Be fruitful, and multiply, 

and replenish the earth, and subdue it: 

and have dominion over the fish of the sea, 

and over the fowl of the air, 

and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

Genesis 2:7

King James Version

7 And the Lord God formed man 

of the dust of the ground, 

and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; 

and man became a living soul.

Genesis 2:8

King James Version

8 And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden; 

and there he put the man whom he had formed.

Genesis 2:15

King James Version

15 And the Lord God took the man, 

and put him into the garden of Eden 

to dress it and to keep it.

Genesis 2:18

King James Version

18 And the Lord God said, 

It is not good that the man should be alone; 

I will make him an help meet for him.

Genesis 2:19-20

King James Version

19 And out of the ground 

the Lord God formed every beast of the field, 

and every fowl of the air; 

and brought them unto Adam 

to see what he would call them: 

and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, 

that was the name thereof.

20 And Adam gave names to all cattle, 

and to the fowl of the air, 

and to every beast of the field; 

but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him.

Genesis 2:21-22

King James Version

21 And the Lord God 

caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, 

and he slept: 

and he took one of his ribs, 

and closed up the flesh instead thereof;

22 And the rib, 

which the Lord God had taken from man, 

made he a woman, 

and brought her unto the man.

Genesis 2:23

King James Version

23 And Adam said, 

This is now bone of my bones, 

and flesh of my flesh: 

she shall be called Woman, 

because she was taken out of Man.

Genesis 2:24

King James Version

24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, 

and shall cleave unto his wife: 

and they shall be one flesh.

AFTER the fall:

Genesis 3:13

King James Version

13 And the Lord God said unto the woman, 

What is this that thou hast done? 

And the woman said, 

The serpent beguiled me, 

and I did eat.

Genesis 3:16

King James Version

16 Unto the woman he said,

 I will greatly multiply thy sorrow 

and thy conception; 

in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; 

and thy desire shall be to thy husband, 

and he shall rule over thee.

Genesis 3:17-19

King James Version

17 And unto Adam he said, 

Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, 

and hast eaten of the tree, 

of which I commanded thee, saying, 

Thou shalt not eat of it: 

cursed is the ground for thy sake; 

in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;

18 Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; 

and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;

19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, 

till thou return unto the ground; 

for out of it wast thou taken: 

for dust thou art, 

and unto dust shalt thou return.

Genesis 3:20

King James Version

20 And Adam called his wife's name Eve; 

because she was the mother of all living.

An important thing to remember:

Genesis 5:1-2

King James Version

5 This is the book of the generations of Adam. 

In the day that God created man, 

in the likeness of God made he him;

2 Male and female created he them; 

and blessed them, 

and called their name Adam, 

in the day when they were created.

GENESIS is the foundation for everything about man, and woman.

Have we honored this?

Do we believe this?

As born again, I believe it why my whole heart.

That's why I'm posting it here.

Next post focuses on how men and women are to treat each other, according to Scripture.

Loving GOD's precepts

 Psalm 119:128

King James Version

128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts 

concerning all things to be right; 

and I hate every false way.

I know it's pretty self-explanatory.

Still, I search the Bible, for what "precepts" mean.

As born again workman, and writer, I love word study.

It's a way to get things right about GOD's WORD.

Here's what Bible versions say about "precepts":

Psalm 119:128

Contemporary English Version

128 I follow all your commands,[a]

but I hate anyone

    who leads me astray.

Psalm 119:128

GOD’S WORD Translation

128 I follow the straight paths of your guiding principles.

I hate every pathway that leads to lying.

Psalm 119:128

Good News Translation

128 And so I follow all your instructions;[a]

    I hate all wrong ways.

Psalm 119:128

International Children’s Bible

128 I respect all your orders.

    So I hate lying ways.

Psalm 119:128

Living Bible

128 Every law of God is right, whatever it concerns. I hate every other way.

Psalm 119:128

New Catholic Bible

128 That is why I regard all your commandments as right

    and despise every way that is false.

Psalm 119:128

New International Reader's Version

128 I consider all your rules to be right.

    So I hate every path that sinners take.

Psalm 119:128

New Life Version

128 And so I look upon all of Your Law as right. I hate every false way.

Tehillim 119:128

Orthodox Jewish Bible

128 Therefore I esteem right all Thy pikkudim concerning all things; and I hate every orakh sheker. PEH

Psalm 119:128

The Voice

128 It’s true that I regard all Your guidance to be correct and good;

    I despise every deceptive path.

In SUMMARY, "precepts" mean:

commands

guiding principles

instructions

orders

law

commandments

rules

Law

pikkudim

guidance

CONCERN for others

 John 13:34-35

King James Version

34 A new commandment I give unto you, 

That ye love one another; as I have loved you, 

that ye also love one another.

35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, 

if ye have love one to another.

The LORD JESUS was clear.

We are to love one another.

"But I'm not a disciple", you'd say.

So, you'd rather go about your way, not caring.

Listen to what JESUS says:

John 8:24

King James Version

24 I said therefore unto you, 

that ye shall die in your sins: 

for if ye believe not that I am he, 

ye shall die in your sins.

If that doesn't alarm you, I don't know what will.

For my part, I just knew I didn't want to sin anymore.

I made that declaration to self, and started to make changes.

Five months after, on September 2019, GOD made me born again.

He knew I was serious about getting to His truth.

GOD showed us how to love:

Isaiah 41:17

King James Version

17 When the poor and needy seek water, 

and there is none, 

and their tongue faileth for thirst, 

I the Lord will hear them, 

I the God of Israel will not forsake them.

John 3:16-17

King James Version

16 For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son, 

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, 

but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world 

to condemn the world; 

but that the world through him might be saved.

John 6:39-40

King James Version

39 And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, 

that of all which he hath given me 

I should lose nothing, 

but should raise it up again at the last day.

40 And this is the will of him that sent me, 

that every one which seeth the Son, 

and believeth on him, 

may have everlasting life: 

and I will raise him up at the last day.

JESUS showed us how to love, too:

Mark 10:45

King James Version

45 For even the Son of man came 

not to be ministered unto, 

but to minister, 

and to give his life a ransom for many.

2 Corinthians 8:9

King James Version

9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, 

that, though he was rich, 

yet for your sakes he became poor, 

that ye through his poverty might be rich.

1 Peter 3:18

King James Version

18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, 

the just for the unjust, 

that he might bring us to God, 

being put to death in the flesh, 

but quickened by the Spirit:

Having been shown by GOD, and by His Son, JESUS, how to love, in turn, here's how we can love others:

Psalm 82:3

King James Version

3 Defend the poor and fatherless: 

do justice to the afflicted and needy.

Psalm 82:4

King James Version

4 Deliver the poor and needy: 

rid them out of the hand of the wicked.

Proverbs 3:27-28

King James Version

27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, 

when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.

28 Say not unto thy neighbour, 

Go, and come again, 

and to morrow I will give; 

when thou hast it by thee.

Proverbs 14:21

King James Version

21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: 

but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

Proverbs 29:7

King James Version

7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: 

but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

Proverbs 31:8

King James Version

8 Open thy mouth for the dumb 

in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

Proverbs 31:9

King James Version

9 Open thy mouth, 

judge righteously, 

and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

Isaiah 1:17

King James Version

17 Learn to do well; 

seek judgment, 

relieve the oppressed, 

judge the fatherless, 

plead for the widow.

Isaiah 58:10-12

King James Version

10 And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, 

and satisfy the afflicted soul; 

then shall thy light rise in obscurity, 

and thy darkness be as the noon day:

11 And the Lord shall guide thee continually, 

and satisfy thy soul in drought, 

and make fat thy bones: 

and thou shalt be like a watered garden, 

and like a spring of water, 

whose waters fail not.

12 And they that shall be of thee 

shall build the old waste places: 

thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; 

and thou shalt be called, 

The repairer of the breach, 

The restorer of paths to dwell in.

Romans 15:1

King James Version

15 We then that are strong 

ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, 

and not to please ourselves.

Romans 15:5

King James Version

5 Now the God of patience and consolation 

grant you to be likeminded one toward another 

according to Christ Jesus:

I thank the HOLY SPIRIT, for guiding me to write this article.

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The VIRTUOUS woman

 Proverbs 31:1

King James Version

31 The words of king Lemuel, 

the prophecy that his mother taught him.

Who is king Lemuel?

What did his mother teach him?

Here's what the Bible says:

Proverbs 31:10-31

King James Version

10 Who can find a virtuous woman? 

for her price is far above rubies.

11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, 

so that he shall have no need of spoil.

12 She will do him good and not evil 

all the days of her life.

13 She seeketh wool, 

and flax, 

and worketh willingly with her hands.

14 She is like the merchants' ships; 

she bringeth her food from afar.

15 She riseth also while it is yet night, 

and giveth meat to her household, 

and a portion to her maidens.

16 She considereth a field, 

and buyeth it: 

with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

17 She girdeth her loins with strength, 

and strengtheneth her arms.

18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: 

her candle goeth not out by night.

19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, 

and her hands hold the distaff.

20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; 

yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: 

for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; 

her clothing is silk and purple.

23 Her husband is known in the gates, 

when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

24 She maketh fine linen, 

and selleth it; 

and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

25 Strength and honour are her clothing; 

and she shall rejoice in time to come.

26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; 

and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, 

and eateth not the bread of idleness.

28 Her children arise up, 

and call her blessed; 

her husband also, 

and he praiseth her.

29 Many daughters have done virtuously, 

but thou excellest them all.

30 Favour is deceitful, 

and beauty is vain: 

but a woman that feareth the Lord, 

she shall be praised.

31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; 

and let her own works praise her in the gates.

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A PRUDENT wife

WORD study

A PRUDENT wife

 Proverbs 19:14

King James Version

14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: 

and a prudent wife is from the Lord.

What is a prudent wife?

What does "prudent" mean?

Let's turn to the Bible versions, that we may understand.

Proverbs 19:14

Amplified Bible

House and wealth are the inheritance from fathers,

But a wise, understanding, and sensible wife is [a gift and blessing] from the Lord.

Proverbs 19:14

Common English Bible

14 House and riches are an inheritance from one’s ancestors,

    but an insightful wife is from the Lord.

Proverbs 19:14

Complete Jewish Bible

14 A house and wealth are inherited from ancestors,

    but a sensible wife is from Adonai.

Proverbs 19:14

Easy-to-Read Version

14 People receive houses and money from their parents, but a good wife is a gift from the Lord.

Proverbs 19:14

Evangelical Heritage Version

14 Home and wealth are an inheritance from fathers,

but a wife with good sense is from the Lord.

Proverbs 19:14

International Children’s Bible

14 Houses and wealth are inherited from parents.

    But a wise wife is a gift from the Lord.

Proverbs 19:14

Living Bible

14 A father can give his sons homes and riches, but only the Lord can give them understanding wives.

Proverbs 19:14

The Message

14 House and land are handed down from parents,

    but a congenial spouse comes straight from God.

Proverbs 19:14

New Life Version

14 House and riches are handed down from fathers, but an understanding wife is from the Lord.

Mishle 19:14

Orthodox Jewish Bible

14 Bais and hon (wealth) are the nachalah avot, and a prudent isha (wife) is from Hashem.

In SUMMARY, a "prudent" wife means:

a wise, understanding, and sensible wife

an insightful wife

a sensible wife

a good wife

a wife with good sense

a wise wife

understanding wives

a congenial spouse

an understanding wife

a prudent isha (wife)

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The VIRTUOUS woman

BASIS for BIBLE versions

WORD study

GODLY women

 Proverbs 31:30

King James Version

30 Favour is deceitful, 

and beauty is vain: 

but a woman that feareth the Lord, 

she shall be praised.

What is a godly woman?

What makes her so?

Scripture has the answers:

Proverbs 11:16

King James Version

16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: 

and strong men retain riches.

Proverbs 12:4

King James Version

4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: 

but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.

Proverbs 19:14

King James Version

14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: 

and a prudent wife is from the Lord.

Proverbs 31:10

King James Version

10 Who can find a virtuous woman? 

for her price is far above rubies.

Luke 10:38-42

King James Version

38 Now it came to pass, 

as they went, 

that he entered into a certain village: 

and a certain woman named Martha 

received him into her house.

39 And she had a sister called Mary, 

which also sat at Jesus' feet, 

and heard his word.

40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, 

and came to him, 

and said, 

Lord, 

dost thou not care 

that my sister hath left me to serve alone? 

bid her therefore that she help me.

41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, 

Martha, Martha, 

thou art careful and troubled about many things:

42 But one thing is needful: 

and Mary hath chosen that good part, 

which shall not be taken away from her.

John 8:10-11

King James Version

10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, 

and saw none but the woman, 

he said unto her, 

Woman, 

where are those thine accusers? 

hath no man condemned thee?

11 She said, 

No man, Lord. 

And Jesus said unto her, 

Neither do I condemn thee: 

go, and sin no more.

Ephesians 5:22-24

King James Version

22 Wives, 

submit yourselves unto your own husbands, 

as unto the Lord.

23 For the husband is the head of the wife, 

even as Christ is the head of the church: 

and he is the saviour of the body.

24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, 

so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.

Colossians 3:18

King James Version

18 Wives, 

submit yourselves unto your own husbands, 

as it is fit in the Lord.

1 Timothy 2:9-10

King James Version

9 In like manner also, 

that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, 

with shamefacedness and sobriety; 

not with broided hair, 

or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

10 But (which becometh women professing godliness)

 with good works.

1 Timothy 2:11-15

King James Version

11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, 

nor to usurp authority over the man, 

but to be in silence.

13 For Adam was first formed, 

then Eve.

14 And Adam was not deceived, 

but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

15 Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, 

if they continue in faith and charity 

and holiness with sobriety.

1 Timothy 3:11

King James Version

11 Even so must their wives be grave, 

not slanderers, 

sober, 

faithful in all things.

Titus 2:3-5

King James Version

3 The aged women likewise, 

that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, 

not false accusers, 

not given to much wine, 

teachers of good things;

4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, 

to love their husbands, 

to love their children,

5 To be discreet, 

chaste, 

keepers at home, 

good, 

obedient to their own husbands, 

that the word of God be not blasphemed.

1 Peter 3:1

King James Version

3 Likewise, 

ye wives, 

be in subjection to your own husbands; 

that, if any obey not the word, 

they also may without the word be won 

by the conversation of the wives;

1 Peter 3:3-5

King James Version

3 Whose adorning 

let it not be that outward adorning 

of plaiting the hair, 

and of wearing of gold, 

or of putting on of apparel;

4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart,

 in that which is not corruptible, 

even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, 

which is in the sight of God of great price.

5 For after this manner in the old time 

the holy women also, 

who trusted in God, 

adorned themselves, 

being in subjection unto their own husbands:

Turn to the next post to know more about a "prudent" wife.

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