Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy.
Deceit
General references
Bible References
Deceit
Mark 7:21
For it is from inside, from men's hearts, that designs of evil come; immorality, stealing, murder, adultery,
Mark 12:14
And they came up and said to him, "Master, we know that you tell the truth regardless of the consequences, for you are not guided by personal considerations, but teach the way of God with sincerity. Is it right to pay the poll tax to the emperor or not?
Romans 1:29
They revel in every kind of wrongdoing, wickedness, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, quarreling, deceit, and ill-nature.
But
Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called God's sons!
Hebrews 12:14
Try to be at peace with everyone, and strive for that consecration without which no one can see the Lord.
1 Peter 3:8
Finally, you must all be harmonious, sympathizing, loving, tender-hearted, modest,
General references
Romans 12:18
If possible, for your part, live peaceably with everybody.