6 Bible Verses about Being Assertive
Most Relevant Verses
but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, who is the head, even Christ:
Ye have heard that it was said, "Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth:" but I say unto you, Resist not an injurious act; but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him also the other. And if a man will prosecute thee, and take thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.read more.
And whosoever shall press thee for one mile, go with him two. Give to him that asketh thee; and from him who wants to borrow of thee, turn not away.
And he himself appointed, some indeed apostles, and some prophets; and others preachers of the Gospel; and others pastors and teachers; for the perfecting the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edification of the body of Christ:
Are ye provoked; and do you not sin? let not the sun go down upon your wrath: nor give place to the devil.
for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God for the casting down the strong holds [of corruption]; laying low proud reasonings, and every high thing which exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and making every thought captive to the obedience of Christ: