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Lesson: Marks Of Godly Character Versus Marks Of Non-Christian
Character: Politeness Versus Impoliteness.
Bible Texts:
Politeness:
I Peter 3:8 KJV
Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
Impoliteness:
I Corinthians 13:4,5 NLT
4 Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud
5 or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.
The Word, Politeness:
Psalm 82:3,4 KJV
3 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
Psalm 112:5 KJV
A good man sheweth favor, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
Proverbs 12:18 NLT
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
Proverbs 15:1 NLT
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
Proverbs 21:23 NLT
Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble.
Isaiah 41:10 KJV
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.
Matthew 5:9 KJV
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Matthew 7:12 KJV
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is The Law And The Prophets.
Luke 6:35 KJV
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of The Highest: for He is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
John 15:13 KJV
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Romans 12:2,10 NLT
2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.
I Corinthians 13:4,5 NLT
4 Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.
Ephesians 4:2,32 KJV
2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Ephesians 5:1 KJV
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
Philippians 1:27 NLT (Live as Citizens of Heaven)
Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of The Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is The Good News.
Philippians 2:3 NLT (Have the Attitude of Christ)
Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
Philippians 4:13 KJV
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Colossians 3:12 KJV
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
Colossians 4:6 NLT
Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.
II Timothy 1:7 NLT
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
Titus 3:1,2 KJV
1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
I Peter 2:17 KJV
Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
The Word, Impoliteness:
Proverbs 15:1 NLT
A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.
Proverbs 29:11 NLT
Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.
Matthew 5:22 KJV
But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
Matthew 7:12 KJV
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is The Law And The Prophets.
Luke 6:31 KJV
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
Romans 12:2 KJV
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
I Corinthians 13:3-5,11 NLT
3 If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing.
4 Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged.
11 When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things.
Galatians 5:22,23 KJV
22 But the fruit of The Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
Galatians 6:7 KJV
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Ephesians 4:31,32 NLT
31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.
32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Philippians 2:3 KJV
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
II Timothy 1:7 NLT
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
Titus 3:2 KJV
To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
Hebrews 13:2 KJV
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
James 3:6 NLT
And among all the parts of the body, the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself.
I John 4:8 KJV
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Jude `1:6 NLT
And I remind you of the angels who did not stay within the limits of authority God gave them but left the place where they belonged. God has kept them securely chained in prisons of darkness, waiting for the great day of judgment.
Prayer:
Philippians 4:5 NLT
Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, The Lord is coming soon.
