Bible Verses About Seriousness

Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:

Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.

For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.

For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.

That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;

That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;

Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;

For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.

Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.

Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the Lord your God.

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.

Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.

Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.