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17 things the Bible has said about the power in your tongue

16Mar

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17 things the Bible has said about the power in your tongue

The Bible generally admonishes us to be careful with words. Proverbs 12:18 says “There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Words can create, destroy, heal and cause so much damage. Proverbs 18:21 confirms this by saying, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” These verses prove how much good or bad our tongues, words can do. This power and responsibility is discussed several times in the Bible. Here are 17 things the Bible says about using, and the repercussions of misusing this power. Proverbs 13:3; “Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.”Ephesians 4:29; “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only ...

16Mar

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6 Bible verses about waiting on God

As human beings, we are prone to impatience. And it is quite easy to understand – God dwells in eternity, but we grapple with time. But Isaiah 40:31 says “they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” We pray to God and expect an answer, immediately. When He does not answer, we say there is no God. We forget that the Bible is filled with believers, who waited and held on, in spite of their problems, such as Job, Abraham, and so on. Holding to their faith, even when it seemed pointless and useless. Romans 8:25 – “But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.” We are also encouraged to hold on to the following Bible verses, as we ...

8 Bible verses on letting go of the past

16Mar

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8 Bible verses on letting go of the past

The past has no power over us. God wants us to let go of it because we have been renewed by His love, and redeeming grace. So, rather than changing negatively because of our unfair past, we should only show God’s works in us. “It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20) Let us all dwell on these 10 Bible verses that encourage us to finally let go of the past. Philippians 3:12; “but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead. I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”Luke 9:62; “But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and lo...

16Mar

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Bible verses on Godly leadership

Bible verses on Godly leadership Leadership is a big factor no matter the sector you find yourself. There is even a famous saying that states that everything rises and falls on leadership. There are two kinds of leaders: the Worldly and the Godly. As the name implies, Worldly leaders draw their skills from the earth, other leaders, while the latter depend on God, His son and the Bible. Here are some Bible verses, that gives great wisdom to leaders: John 3:30; “He must become greater; I must become less.”Matthew 20:26; “But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant.”Exodus 18:21; “But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain —and appoint them as officials over thousa...

16Mar

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Bible verses for when you’re confused

Bible verses for when you’re confused Nobody alive is above confusion. There are moments when you are caught in the middle of things. At those times, you are not sure of God’s love, your jobs, future, etc. Moments when confusion, doubt, and uncertainty are the order of the day. When this happens, try studying the following seven Bible verses: Proverbs 3:5 - “Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding.” Psalm 143:8 - “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” James 1: 2–5 -“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perse...

16Mar

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Bible verses about guilt and shame

Bible verses about guilt and shame There are times we as Christians fall into diverse temptations. We end up doing things we are not proud of. This can drive us into a place of guilt and shame. There are Bible verses that can help us deal with all of it. 1 John 1.9 —“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Confess whatever is making you feel shame, guilt, and regret.Micah 7:19 —“…he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities, and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.” Let them go because you have been forgiven.Ephesians 5:25–26 —“…Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word.”Roman...