7 Bible Verses about Discretion
Most Relevant Verses
"So now Pharaoh should look for a wise and discerning man and give him authority over all the land of Egypt.
to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.
His God instructs him; he teaches him the principles of agriculture.
It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.
Don't set foot too frequently in your neighbor's house, lest he become weary of you and hate you.
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Discretion » General references to
His God instructs him; he teaches him the principles of agriculture.
So Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Because God has enabled you to know all this, there is no one as wise and discerning as you are!
in order to safeguard discretion, and that your lips may guard knowledge.
When Jesus saw that he had answered thoughtfully, he said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." Then no one dared any longer to question him.
Discretion » Leads to tactfulness
He said to them, "Now what have I accomplished compared to you? Even Ephraim's leftover grapes are better quality than Abiezer's harvest!
So David sent messengers to the people of Jabesh Gilead and told them, "May you be blessed by the Lord because you have shown this kindness to your lord Saul by burying him.
Then when Paul noticed that part of them were Sadducees and the others Pharisees, he shouted out in the council, "Brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees. I am on trial concerning the hope of the resurrection of the dead!"
We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.
