As Christians, we must understand the power of the tongue and meditate on these Bible verses about taming the tongue so that we always use our words to build others up and speak life into them! Be sure to also read:
Note that all three verses clearly show that Solomon was anointed "king" before King David died. A co-regency, where a father and son reigned jointly for a few years, was common in ancient times to ensure the son would have the necessary experience. According to the Believer’s Bible Com...
Never perish: These verses declare the assurance that all believers will be utterly... The Security of the Believer The Security of the Believer 10:28 The doctrine of eternal security teaches that God is able to... John 10:30 10:30. Here is the plainness of speech they des...
1:9–11. At first sight, these verses seem unrelated to the larger theme of life’s trials. Yet... James 1:12 1:12. Mankind understandably may look on tragedy as the curse of God, as Job’s friends did... James 3:9 3:9. James explains that man is made...
What does the Bible say aboutcursing and loose speech? Here are God’s thoughts on the matter. Colossians 3:8But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Ephesians 4:29Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only su...
The key to the verses above is when Jesus proclaimed –“…the Son of man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”Jesus did not come to do away with God’s law but to fulfill it. He came to restore God’s original intent for all of life. There was nothing in Jesus’ ministry that would ...
The coronation of Rehoboam as king is a critical juncture in Israel's history. The phrase "to make him king" indicates the formal recognition and acceptance of Rehoboam's authority by the people. However, this moment is fraught with tension, as the subsequent verses reveal the challenges to ...
Casting Crowns has verses to back up every song they sing- take the money to buy a CD and look at the pamphlet on the inside. Mark Hall gives a short devotional and at LEAST one verse for each song, usually more. Some of the lyrics are straight from Scripture. Here are some ...
This phrase connects the current verse to the preceding context, specifically the practices condemned in the previous verses. The Greek phrase "houtos" suggests a continuation or similarity, indicating that the issue being addressed is not isolated but part of a broader pattern of behavior. Historic...
In these first two verses, he makes it clear that he did not suffer because he has been an unfaithful minister of the gospel. It was easy for Paul’s enemies to claim, “He suffers so much because God is punishing him for his unfaithfulness,” but that wasn’t true at all. 2. (3...