Thematic Bible: Railing
Thematic Bible
Railing » Forbidden
But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil (Satan), and arguing about the body of Moses, did not dare bring an abusive condemnation against him, but [simply] said, “The Lord rebuke you!”
whereas even angels who are superior in might and power do not bring a reviling (defaming) accusation against them before the Lord.
But actually, I have written to you not to associate with any so-called [Christian] brother if he is sexually immoral or greedy, or is an idolater [devoted to anything that takes the place of God], or is a reviler [who insults or slanders or otherwise verbally abuses others], or is a drunkard or a swindler—you must not so much as eat with such a person.
he is conceited and woefully ignorant [understanding nothing]. He has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, which produces envy, quarrels, verbal abuse, evil suspicions,
and never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding, berating, and any kind of abuse], but on the contrary, give a blessing [pray for one another’s well-being, contentment, and protection]; for you have been called for this very purpose, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being, happiness, and protection].
Railing » Instances of
But one of Nabal’s young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, “Listen, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to bless (greet) our master, and he shouted at them [in contempt].
This is what Shimei said as he cursed: “Get out, get out, you man of bloodshed, you worthless and useless man!
Those who were passing by were insulting Him with abusive and insolent language, wagging their heads [as a sign of contempt], and saying, “Ha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in [only] three days,
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- Accusations, Against Early Christians
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- Avoid Quarrels
- Avoiding Idolatry
- Backbiting
- Bad Company
- Bad Friends
- Blessing Others
- Calling, Of Christians
- Consider Your Call To Salvation
- Corpses Of Other People
- Correcting A Brother
- Covetousness
- Destruction Of The Temple
- Disputes
- Duties To Enemies
- Envy
- Fellowship With Wicked
- Foolish Questions
- Fools, Characteristics Of
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- Gestures
- Giving Back
- God Blesses
- God Requite Them!
- Good Assoiciates
- Greed
- Greed, Believers' Response To
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- Insulting Christ
- Insulting Other People
- Insults
- Mercy, Human
- Michael The Archangel
- Mind Battles
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- No Dealings
- Not Avenging
- Not Believing People
- People Blessing
- Ranks Of Angels
- Rebuilding The Temple
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- Revenge, And Retaliation
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- Telling Of Happenings
- The Power Of Other Creatures
- The Proud
- Uncharitableness
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- Accusations
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