6 Bible Verses about Being Assertive
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but holding the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him, who is the head, even Christ:
Ye have heard, that it has been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: but I say unto you, Set not yourselves against him that injures you, but if any one smite thee on thy right cheek, rather turn to him the other also: and if any one would go to law with thee, to take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also, rather than strive with him:read more.
and if any one shall force thee one mile, go with him two. Give to him that asketh thee, and him, that would borrow of thee, turn not away.
And therefore He gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers; to qualify holy men for the work of the ministry, to the edifying of the body of Christ:
Be angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath; and give not the devil room to ensnare you.
(for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the demolishing of bulwarks:) destroying false reasonings, and every height that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and captivating every thought to the obedience of Christ.