Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Strife » Causes of » Forbidden
The beginning of contention is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife; but every fool rusheth into it.
He that passing by vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
And a bondman of the Lord ought not to contend, but be gentle towards all; apt to teach; forbearing;
Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.
let nothing be in the spirit of strife or vain glory, but, in lowliness of mind, each esteeming the other as more excellent than themselves;
but if ye have bitter emulation and strife in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth.
Of these things put in remembrance, testifying earnestly before the Lord not to have disputes of words, profitable for nothing, to the subversion of the hearers.
Strife » Avoiding strife
The beginning of contention is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off strife before it become vehement.
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife; but every fool rusheth into it.
Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. Debate thy cause with thy neighbour, but reveal not the secret of another; lest he that heareth it disgrace thee, and thine evil report turn not away.
As in the day, let us walk becomingly; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and lasciviousness, not in strife and emulation.
let nothing be in the spirit of strife or vain glory, but, in lowliness of mind, each esteeming the other as more excellent than themselves;
Strife » Forbidden
Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame.