Bible verses about "defiance" | Wesley

³ For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not grievous. ⁴ For whosoever is born of God overcometh the world; and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. ⁵ Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

¹² Teaching us, that, having renounced ungodliness and all wordly desires, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present world,

⁷ Be not deceived; God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth, that also shall he reap. ⁸ For he that soweth to the flesh, shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. ⁹ But let us not be weary of well doing; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

¹⁶ All scripture is inspired of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;

¹⁵ let us hold fast our profession, For we have not an high-priest who cannot sympathize with our infirmities, but who was in all points tempted like as we are: yet without sin.

¹⁴ But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own desire and inticed.

¹ Children, obey your parents in the Lord; for this is right. Honour ² thy father and mother (which is the first commandment with promise) That it may be well with thee, ³ and thou mayst live long upon the earth. ⁴ And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, but bring them up in the instruction and discipline of the Lord. ⁵ Servants, obey your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as unto the Lord: ⁶ Not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart, ⁷ With good will doing service as unto the Lord, and not to men: ⁸ Knowing that whatsoever good each man doth, the same shall he receive from the Lord, whether he be a servant or free. ⁹ And ye masters, do the same things to them, forbearing threatning, knowing that your master is in heaven, and there is no respect of persons with him. ¹⁰ Finally, brethren, be strong through the Lord, and through the power of his might. ¹¹ Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. ¹² For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the world, of the darkness of this age, against wicked spirits in heavenly places. ¹³ Wherefore take to you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. ¹⁴ Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, ¹⁵ And having your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. ¹⁶ Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. ¹⁷ And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, ¹⁸ which is the word of God, Praying alway by the Spirit with all prayer and supplication, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints, ¹⁹ And for me that utterance may be given me, by the opening my mouth to make known boldly the mystery of the gospel, ²⁰ For which I am an ambassador in bonds, that I may speak boldly therein, as I ought to speak. ²¹ But that ye also may know my affairs, how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make known to you all things. ²² Whom I have sent to you for this very thing, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts. ²³ Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. ²⁴ Grace be with all that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

¹⁷ Therefore to him that knoweth to do good and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

²⁰ Children, obey your parents in all things; for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.

¹ Let every soul be subject to the supreme powers, for there is no power but from God; the powers that be, are appointed by God. ² Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the appointment of God; and they that resist shall receive to themselves condemnation. ³ For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Wouldest thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from it; for he is the servant of God to thee for good. ⁴ But if thou dost that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain; for he is the servant of God, an avenger for wrath against him that doth evil. ⁵ Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. ⁶ For this cause ye pay tribute also: for they are the ministers of God, attending continually on this very thing. ⁷ Render therefore to all their due: tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour. ⁸ Owe no man any thing, but to love another; for he that loveth another, hath fulfilled the law. ⁹ For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not bear false witness, thou shalt not covet, and if there be any other commandment, it is summed up in this saying, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. ¹⁰ Love worketh no evil to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. ¹¹ And do this, knowing the season, that it is high time now to awake out of sleep; for salvation is nearer to us now, then when we first believed. ¹² The night is far spent; the day is at hand, let us therefore put off the works of darkness, and put on the armour of light. ¹³ Let us walk decently, as in the day; not in banqueting and drunken entertainments, not in uncleannesses and wantonness, not in strife and envy. ¹⁴ But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the desires thereof.