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James 1:21-25 Faith and Wisdom

21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.

22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does.

Cross References for James 1:21-25

Titus 2:11 - For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. Click to read the verse Titus 2:11 Click to read the verse Titus 2:11

Zephaniah 2:3 - Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, see... Click to read the verse Zephaniah 2:3 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 2:3

Matthew 5:5 - Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Click to read the verse Matthew 5:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:5

Hebrews 8:10 - This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I... Click to read the verse Hebrews 8:10 Click to read the verse Hebrews 8:10

Hebrews 2:3 - how shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation? This salvation, which was first announ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:3 Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:3

1 Peter 2:11 - Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires,... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:11 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:11

Hebrews 12:1 - God Disciplines His Sons Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses,... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:1 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:1

James 4:8 - Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your he... Click to read the verse James 4:8 Click to read the verse James 4:8

Romans 11:17 - If some of the branches have been broken off, and you, though a wild olive shoot, have been gra... Click to read the verse Romans 11:17 Click to read the verse Romans 11:17

Acts 17:12 - Many of the Jews believed, as did also a number of prominent Greek women and many Greek men. Click to read the verse Acts 17:12 Click to read the verse Acts 17:12

Ezekiel 18:31 - Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit. Wh... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:31 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:31

2 Corinthians 7:1 - Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contam... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:1

Ezekiel 36:25 - I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your imp... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 36:25 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 36:25

Isaiah 2:20 - In that day men will throw away to the rodents and bats their idols of silver and idols of gold... Click to read the verse Isaiah 2:20 Click to read the verse Isaiah 2:20

Isaiah 30:22 - Then you will defile your idols overlaid with silver and your images covered with gold; you wil... Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:22 Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:22

Romans 13:12 - The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and... Click to read the verse Romans 13:12 Click to read the verse Romans 13:12

Acts 8:31 - “How can I,” he said, “unless someone explains it to me?” So he invited Philip to come up and s... Click to read the verse Acts 8:31 Click to read the verse Acts 8:31

Psalms 37:11 - But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace. Click to read the verse Psalms 37:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:11

James 1:18 - He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of ... Click to read the verse James 1:18 Click to read the verse James 1:18

1 Peter 3:4 - Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:4

Ephesians 1:13 - And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salva... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:13 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:13

Isaiah 61:1 - The Year of the Lord’s Favor The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has an... Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 61:1

John 17:17 - Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. Click to read the verse John 17:17 Click to read the verse John 17:17

2 Timothy 3:15-17 - and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for sa... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:15-17 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:15-17

1 Peter 2:1 - Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every k... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:1 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:1

Acts 17:11 - Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the mess... Click to read the verse Acts 17:11 Click to read the verse Acts 17:11

Ephesians 4:22 - You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is bei... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:22 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:22

James 3:13 - Two Kinds of Wisdom Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, ... Click to read the verse James 3:13 Click to read the verse James 3:13

Hebrews 4:2 - For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard wa... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:2 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:2

Acts 10:33 - So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here in the prese... Click to read the verse Acts 10:33 Click to read the verse Acts 10:33

Acts 13:26 - “Brothers, children of Abraham, and you God-fearing Gentiles, it is to us that this message of ... Click to read the verse Acts 13:26 Click to read the verse Acts 13:26

Proverbs 4:24 - Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:24

Ephesians 5:4 - Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rathe... Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:4 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:4

1 Thessalonians 2:13 - And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard f... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:13 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Romans 1:16 - I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone wh... Click to read the verse Romans 1:16 Click to read the verse Romans 1:16

Ecclesiastes 7:17 - Do not be overwicked, and do not be a fool— why die before your time? Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:17 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:17

Romans 6:17 - But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the f... Click to read the verse Romans 6:17 Click to read the verse Romans 6:17

Psalms 25:9 - He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. Click to read the verse Psalms 25:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 25:9

1 Thessalonians 1:5 - because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Isaiah 29:19 - Once more the humble will rejoice in the Lord; the needy will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:19 Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:19

John 6:63 - The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit ... Click to read the verse John 6:63 Click to read the verse John 6:63

John 6:68 - Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Click to read the verse John 6:68 Click to read the verse John 6:68

Proverbs 6:12 - A scoundrel and villain, who goes about with a corrupt mouth, Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:12

Ephesians 4:2 - Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:2 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:2

Colossians 3:5-8 - Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, ... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:5-8 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:5-8

Luke 13:21 - It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into a large amount of flour until it worked all t... Click to read the verse Luke 13:21 Click to read the verse Luke 13:21

1 Corinthians 15:2 - By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:2

1 Peter 1:9 - for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:9 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:9

Luke 8:11 - “This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. Click to read the verse Luke 8:11 Click to read the verse Luke 8:11

Romans 13:12-13 - The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and... Click to read the verse Romans 13:12-13 Click to read the verse Romans 13:12-13