having observed your pure behavior accompanied by fear. Truth to Learn The pure lifestyle of a God-fearing woman is a thing of wonder to behold. Behind the Words The phrase, “having observed” comes from the Greek word epopteuō, which is a compound of epi, meaning “on” or “upon” and...
James 3:17 – Heavenly Wisdom
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and unpretentious. Truth to Learn Heavenly wisdom is “others” focused, not “self” focused. Behind the Words “First” is from the Greek word proton, meaning “first in importance, order, or...
James 1:27 – Unselfish Light
Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to watch over orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. Truth to Learn The true outward expression of a Christian life is to care for the needs of others and not be...
1 Peter 3:2 – Wondrous Pure Conduct
1 Peter 3:2 when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. Truth to Learn The pure lifestyle of a God-fearing woman is a thing of wonder to behold. Behind the Words The phrase, “when they observe” comes from the Greek word epopteuō, which is a compound of epi, meaning...