Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Strife » Causes of » Forbidden
To release the waters (to speak rashly) is the beginning of contention; therefore, leave off strife before it gets started.
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife, but every fool will be meddling.
He that passes by and meddles with strife not belonging to him is like one that takes a dog by the ears.
That the slave of the Lord should not be contentious, but be meek unto everyone, apt to teach, patient,
Do not go forth hastily to strive lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof when thy neighbour has put thee to shame.
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory, but in humility let each esteem others better than themselves,
But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, boast not and do not be liars against the truth.
Counsel these things, charging them before the Lord. Strive not in words that profit nothing, but rather subvert the hearers.
Strife » Avoiding strife
To release the waters (to speak rashly) is the beginning of contention; therefore, leave off strife before it gets started.
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife, but every fool will be meddling.
Do not go forth hastily to strive lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof when thy neighbour has put thee to shame. Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself and do not uncover the secret to another lest he that hears it put thee to shame and thine infamy not turn away.
Let us walk honestly, as in the day, not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory, but in humility let each esteem others better than themselves,
Strife » Forbidden
Do not go forth hastily to strive lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof when thy neighbour has put thee to shame.