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
From within, from the heart of man, proceed evil purposes??22 fornication, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, wantonness, envy, slander, arrogance, reckless folly??23 all these wicked things issue from within and defile a man."
Mark 12:14
So when they came, they said: "Teacher, we know that you are sincere and are not afraid of any one, for you do not regard the face of men; nay, but you reach the way of God in truth. Is it right to pay poll-tax to Caesar or not?
Romans 1:29
They were overflowing with every kind of iniquity, depravity, greed, and malice. They were full of envy, murder, quarreling, deceit, and malignity.
But
Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Hebrews 12:14
Run swiftly after peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.
1 Peter 3:8
Finally, you should all be harmonious, sympathetic, loving as brothers, tender-hearted, humble-minded;
General references
Romans 12:18
If it be possible, so far as it lies with you, be at peace with all men.