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showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.
For I have given you an example -- you should do just as I have done for you.
Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.
Be imitators of me, brothers and sisters, and watch carefully those who are living this way, just as you have us as an example.
Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not for people, because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ.
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Examples » What and who are examples
So also Sodom and Gomorrah and the neighboring towns, since they indulged in sexual immorality and pursued unnatural desire in a way similar to these angels, are now displayed as an example by suffering the punishment of eternal fire.
For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that our fathers were all under the cloud and all passed through the sea, and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, and all ate the same spiritual food, read more.
and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they were all drinking from the spiritual rock that followed them, and the rock was Christ. But God was not pleased with most of them, for they were cut down in the wilderness. These things happened as examples for us, so that we will not crave evil things as they did. So do not be idolaters, as some of them were. As it is written, "The people sat down to eat and drink and rose up to play." And let us not be immoral, as some of them were, and twenty-three thousand died in a single day. And let us not put Christ to the test, as some of them did, and were destroyed by snakes. And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel. These things happened to them as examples and were written for our instruction, on whom the ends of the ages have come. So let the one who thinks he is standing be careful that he does not fall.
But false prophets arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. These false teachers will infiltrate your midst with destructive heresies, even to the point of denying the Master who bought them. As a result, they will bring swift destruction on themselves. And many will follow their debauched lifestyles. Because of these false teachers, the way of truth will be slandered. And in their greed they will exploit you with deceptive words. Their condemnation pronounced long ago is not sitting idly by; their destruction is not asleep. read more.
For if God did not spare the angels who sinned, but threw them into hell and locked them up in chains in utter darkness, to be kept until the judgment, and if he did not spare the ancient world, but did protect Noah, a herald of righteousness, along with seven others, when God brought a flood on an ungodly world, and if he turned to ashes the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah when he condemned them to destruction, having appointed them to serve as an example to future generations of the ungodly,
Examples » Jesus Christ being an example
For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps. He committed no sin nor was deceit found in his mouth. When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly.
Jesus replied, "The one who has bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean. And you disciples are clean, but not every one of you." (For Jesus knew the one who was going to betray him. For this reason he said, "Not every one of you is clean.") So when Jesus had washed their feet and put his outer clothing back on, he took his place at the table again and said to them, "Do you understand what I have done for you? read more.
You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and do so correctly, for that is what I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you too ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example -- you should do just as I have done for you.
Topics on Examples
Abasement, Examples Of
Daniel 4:33Now in that very moment this pronouncement about Nebuchadnezzar came true. He was driven from human society, he ate grass like oxen, and his body became damp with the dew of the sky, until his hair became long like an eagle's feathers, and his nails like a bird's claws.
Abuse Of Authority, Examples Of
Genesis 16:6Abram said to Sarai, "Since your servant is under your authority, do to her whatever you think best." Then Sarai treated Hagar harshly, so she ran away from Sarai.
Accusations, False Examples
Genesis 31:26-30"What have you done?" Laban demanded of Jacob. "You've deceived me and carried away my daughters as if they were captives of war!
Adoration, Examples Of
Exodus 15:1-2Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord. They said, "I will sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously, the horse and its rider he has thrown into the sea.
Adulteress Examples
Genesis 38:13-24Tamar was told, "Look, your father-in-law is going up to Timnah to shear his sheep."
Adultery, Examples Of
Genesis 19:31-38Later the older daughter said to the younger, "Our father is old, and there is no man anywhere nearby to have sexual relations with us, according to the way of all the world.
Afflicted Saints, Examples Of
Genesis 39:20-23Joseph's master took him and threw him into the prison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined. So he was there in the prison.
Afflictions Of The Wicked, Examples Of
Exodus 9:14-15For this time I will send all my plagues on your very self and on your servants and your people, so that you may know that there is no one like me in all the earth.
Alienation, Examples Of
Genesis 3:7Then the eyes of both of them opened, and they knew they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.
Anger Of God, Examples Of
Genesis 11:8So the Lord scattered them from there across the face of the entire earth, and they stopped building the city.
Anger, Justified Examples
Mark 3:5After looking around at them in anger, grieved by the hardness of their hearts, he said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." He stretched it out, and his hand was restored.
Anger, Sinful Examples
Genesis 4:5but with Cain and his offering he was not pleased. So Cain became very angry, and his expression was downcast.
Anxiety, Examples Of
Genesis 20:7-9But now give back the man's wife. Indeed he is a prophet and he will pray for you; thus you will live. But if you don't give her back, know that you will surely die along with all who belong to you."
Apostasy, Nt Examples
Matthew 26:14-16Then one of the twelve, the one named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
Apostasy, Ot Examples
Deuteronomy 13:1-11Suppose a prophet or one who foretells by dreams should appear among you and show you a sign or wonder,
Backsliding, Christian Examples
Genesis 19:1-22The two angels came to Sodom in the evening while Lot was sitting in the city's gateway. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them and bowed down with his face toward the ground.
Bad Decision Making Examples
Genesis 3:6When the woman saw that the tree produced fruit that was good for food, was attractive to the eye, and was desirable for making one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate it. She also gave some of it to her husband who was with her, and he ate it.
Bad Wives Examples
Judges 14:15-17On the fourth day they said to Samson's bride, "Trick your husband into giving the solution to the riddle. If you refuse, we will burn up you and your father's family. Did you invite us here to make us poor?"
Barrenness, Examples Of
Genesis 21:2So Sarah became pregnant and bore Abraham a son in his old age at the appointed time that God had told him.
Bitterness, Examples Of
Ruth 1:19-21So the two of themWhen they entered Bethlehem, the whole village was excited about their arrival. The women of the village said, "Can this be Naomi?"
Blasphemy, Examples Of
Leviticus 24:11The Israelite woman's son misused the Name and cursed, so they brought him to Moses. (Now his mother's name was Shelomith daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan.)
Boldness Examples Of
Genesis 33:18After he left Paddan Aram, Jacob came safely to the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and he camped near the city.
Borrowing, Examples Of
Exodus 11:2Instruct the people that each man and each woman is to request from his or her neighbor items of silver and gold."
Bribery, Examples Of
Numbers 22:17-18For I will honor you greatly, and whatever you tell me I will do. So come, put a curse on this nation for me.'"
Business, Examples
Genesis 39:11One day he went into the house to do his work when none of the household servants were there in the house.
Children, Bad Parental Examples
1 Kings 22:52He did evil in the sight of the Lord and followed in the footsteps of his father and mother; like Jeroboam son of Nebat, he encouraged Israel to sin.
Children, examples of
Matthew 1:23"Look! The virgin will conceive and bear a son, and they will call him Emmanuel," which means "God with us."
Children, Good Examples Of
Genesis 45:9Now go up to my father quickly and tell him, 'This is what your son Joseph says: "God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me; do not delay!
Children, Good Parental Examples
1 Kings 9:4You must serve me with integrity and sincerity, just as your father David did. Do everything I commanded and obey my rules and regulations.
Church, Examples Of
Acts 11:26and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught a significant number of people. Now it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians.
Communion With God, Examples Of
Genesis 5:24Enoch walked with God, and then he disappeared because God took him away.
Compassion, Examples Of
1 Chronicles 7:22Their father Ephraim mourned for them many days and his brothers came to console him.
Condemnation, Examples Of
Revelation 20:11-15Then I saw a large white throne and the one who was seated on it; the earth and the heaven fled from his presence, and no place was found for them.
Confession, Examples Of
Numbers 12:11So Aaron said to Moses, "O my lord, please do not hold this sin against us, in which we have acted foolishly and have sinned!
Confusion, Examples Of
Genesis 11:9That is why its name was called Babel -- because there the Lord confused the language of the entire world, and from there the Lord scattered them across the face of the entire earth.
Consecration, Examples Of
Numbers 32:12except Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite, and Joshua son of Nun, for they followed the Lord wholeheartedly.'
Contempt, Examples Of
1 Samuel 25:10But Nabal responded to David's servants, "Who is David, and who is this son of Jesse? This is a time when many servants are breaking away from their masters!
Conversion, examples of
Acts 9:1-19Meanwhile Saul, still breathing out threats to murder the Lord's disciples, went to the high priest
Courage, Examples Of
Joshua 14:12Now, assign me this hill country which the Lord promised me at that time! No doubt you heard at that time that the Anakites live there in large, fortified cities. But, assuming the Lord is with me, I will conquer them, as the Lord promised."
Cruelty, examples of
Psalm 71:4My God, rescue me from the power of the wicked, from the hand of the cruel oppressor!
Death Of The Saints, Examples Of
Genesis 25:8Then Abraham breathed his last and died at a good old age, an old man who had lived a full life. He joined his ancestors.
Death Of The Wicked, Examples Of
Numbers 16:32and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them, along with their households, and all Korah's men, and all their goods.
Delay, Examples Of
Exodus 14:24-25In the morning watch the Lord looked down on the Egyptian army through the pillar of fire and cloud, and he threw the Egyptian army into a panic.
Despondency, Examples Of
Exodus 14:15The Lord said to Moses, "Why do you cry out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on.
Diligence, Examples Of
2 Chronicles 15:15All Judah was happy about the oath, because they made the vow with their whole heart. They willingly sought the Lord and he responded to them. He made them secure on every side.
Disappointments, Examples Of
Ruth 1:20But she replied to them, "Don't call me 'Naomi'! Call me 'Mara' because the Sovereign One has treated me very harshly.
Dishonesty, Examples Of
Genesis 21:25But Abraham lodged a complaint against Abimelech concerning a well that Abimelech's servants had seized.
Disobedience, Examples Of
Genesis 3:6When the woman saw that the tree produced fruit that was good for food, was attractive to the eye, and was desirable for making one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate it. She also gave some of it to her husband who was with her, and he ate it.
Divine Protection, Examples Of
Genesis 35:5and they started on their journey. The surrounding cities were afraid of God, and they did not pursue the sons of Jacob.
Dreams, Examples Of
Genesis 20:3But God appeared to Abimelech in a dream at night and said to him, "You are as good as dead because of the woman you have taken, for she is someone else's wife."
Drunkenness, Examples Of
Genesis 9:21When he drank some of the wine, he got drunk and uncovered himself inside his tent.
Edification, Examples Of
Deuteronomy 3:28Commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, because he will lead these people over and will enable them to inherit the land you will see."
Education, Examples Of
Acts 7:22So Moses was trained in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in his words and deeds.
Employers, Bad Examples
Genesis 16:6Abram said to Sarai, "Since your servant is under your authority, do to her whatever you think best." Then Sarai treated Hagar harshly, so she ran away from Sarai.
Employers, Good Examples
Genesis 18:19I have chosen him so that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. Then the Lord will give to Abraham what he promised him."
encouragement, examples of
2 Chronicles 32:6-7He appointed military officers over the army and assembled them in the square at the city gate. He encouraged them, saying,
Endurance, Examples Of
1 Corinthians 4:12We do hard work, toiling with our own hands. When we are verbally abused, we respond with a blessing, when persecuted, we endure,
Examples Of
John 13:15For I have given you an example -- you should do just as I have done for you.
Examples Of Bad Servants
2 Samuel 16:1-4When David had gone a short way beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a couple of donkeys that were saddled, and on them were two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred raisin cakes, a hundred baskets of summer fruit, and a container of wine.
Examples Of Confidence
Genesis 11:4Then they said, "Come, let's build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens so that we may make a name for ourselves. Otherwise we will be scattered across the face of the entire earth."
Examples Of Consecration
Genesis 4:4-7But Abel brought some of the firstborn of his flock -- even the fattest of them. And the Lord was pleased with Abel and his offering,
Examples Of Deceit
Genesis 4:9Then the Lord said to Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?" And he replied, "I don't know! Am I my brother's guardian?"
Examples Of Escaping
2 Corinthians 11:33but I was let down in a rope-basket through a window in the city wall, and escaped his hands.
Examples Of Faith
Hebrews 11:4By faith Abel offered God a greater sacrifice than Cain, and through his faith he was commended as righteous, because God commended him for his offerings. And through his faith he still speaks, though he is dead.
Examples Of Fathers' Love
Psalm 103:13As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on his faithful followers.
Examples Of Fearful Men
Proverbs 29:25The fear of people becomes a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord will be set on high.
Examples Of Following God
Deuteronomy 1:34-36When the Lord heard you, he became angry and made this vow:
Examples Of Good Servants
John 13:15For I have given you an example -- you should do just as I have done for you.
Examples of Leadership
Hebrews 13:7Remember your leaders, who spoke God's message to you; reflect on the outcome of their lives and imitate their faith.
Examples Of Life In The Spirit
Matthew 4:1Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
Examples Of Love For Children
Genesis 21:14Early in the morning Abraham took some food and a skin of water and gave them to Hagar. He put them on her shoulders, gave her the child, and sent her away. So she went wandering aimlessly through the wilderness of Beer Sheba.
Examples Of Mothers' Love
Isaiah 49:15Can a woman forget her baby who nurses at her breast? Can she withhold compassion from the child she has borne? Even if mothers were to forget, I could never forget you!
Examples Of Orphans
Genesis 11:27-28This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot.
Examples Of Patriotism
Hebrews 11:13-16These all died in faith without receiving the things promised, but they saw them in the distance and welcomed them and acknowledged that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth.
Examples of secret prayer
Matthew 6:6But whenever you pray, go into your room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
Examples Of Ungodly Men
2 Peter 2:6and if he turned to ashes the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah when he condemned them to destruction, having appointed them to serve as an example to future generations of the ungodly,
Examples, Bad
Joshua 7:20Achan told Joshua, "It is true. I have sinned against the Lord God of Israel in this way:
Examples, Good
Numbers 25:7-13When Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, saw it, he got up from among the assembly, took a javelin in his hand,
Examples, Purpose Of
2 Peter 2:6and if he turned to ashes the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah when he condemned them to destruction, having appointed them to serve as an example to future generations of the ungodly,
Extortion, Examples Of
1 Samuel 2:12-17The sons of Eli were wicked men. They did not recognize the Lord's authority.
Extra Marital Sex Examples
Genesis 35:22While Israel was living in that land, Reuben had sexual relations with Bilhah, his father's concubine, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons:
Faithfulness, Examples Of
Nehemiah 9:7-8"You are the LORD God who chose Abram and brought him forth from Ur of the Chaldeans. You changed his name to Abraham.
False Accusations, Examples Of
Genesis 39:7-20Soon after these things, his master's wife took notice of Joseph and said, "Have sex with me."
False Confidence, Examples Of
Genesis 11:4Then they said, "Come, let's build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens so that we may make a name for ourselves. Otherwise we will be scattered across the face of the entire earth."
False Miracles, Examples Of
Exodus 7:11Then Pharaoh also summoned wise men and sorcerers, and the magicians of Egypt by their secret arts did the same thing.
False Prophets, Examples Of
Revelation 2:20But I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, and by her teaching deceives my servants to commit sexual immorality and to eat food sacrificed to idols.
False Teachers, Examples Of
Revelation 2:14But I have a few things against you: You have some people there who follow the teaching of Balaam, who instructed Balak to put a stumbling block before the people of Israel so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality.
False Witnesses,examples Of
1 Samuel 22:8-18For all of you have conspired against me! No one informs me when my own son makes an agreement with this son of Jesse! Not one of you feels sorry for me or informs me that my own son has commissioned my own servant to hide in ambush against me, as is the case today!"
Families, Examples Of
Genesis 18:19I have chosen him so that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. Then the Lord will give to Abraham what he promised him."
Famine, Examples Of
Genesis 12:10There was a famine in the land, so Abram went down to Egypt to stay for a while because the famine was severe.
Fasting, Examples Of
2 Samuel 12:16Then David prayed to God for the child and fasted. He would even go and spend the night lying on the ground.
Fatherless, Examples Of
Genesis 11:27-28This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot.
Fathers, Examples Of
Genesis 18:19I have chosen him so that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. Then the Lord will give to Abraham what he promised him."
Fear Of God, Examples Of
Hebrews 11:7By faith Noah, when he was warned about things not yet seen, with reverent regard constructed an ark for the deliverance of his family. Through faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
Folly, Examples Of
Jeremiah 4:22The Lord answered, "This will happen because my people are foolish. They do not know me. They are like children who have no sense. They have no understanding. They are skilled at doing evil. They do not know how to do good."
Friendship, Examples Of
1 Samuel 18:1When David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan and David became bound together in close friendship. Jonathan loved David as much as he did his own life.
Generous Giving Examples
Exodus 36:5and told Moses, "The people are bringing much more than is needed for the completion of the work which the Lord commanded us to do!"
Godly Fear, Examples Of
Genesis 22:12"Do not harm the boy!" the angel said. "Do not do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God because you did not withhold your son, your only son, from me."
Good Decision Making Examples
Joshua 24:15If you have no desire to worship the Lord, choose today whom you will worship, whether it be the gods whom your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. But I and my family will worship the Lord!"
Good Kings Examples Of
2 Samuel 8:15David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.
Good Wives Examples
Judges 13:10The woman ran at once and told her husband, "Come quickly, the man who visited me the other day has appeared to me!"
Guidance, Examples Of God's
Exodus 13:17-18When Pharaoh released the people, God did not lead them by the way to the land of the Philistines, although that was nearby, for God said, "Lest the people change their minds and return to Egypt when they experience war."
Hope, Examples Of
Romans 4:18Against hope Abraham believed in hope with the result that he became the father of many nations according to the pronouncement, "so will your descendants be."
Hospitality, Examples Of
Genesis 18:2-5Abraham looked up and saw three men standing across from him. When he saw them he ran from the entrance of the tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground.
Humility, Examples Of
Genesis 18:27Then Abraham asked, "Since I have undertaken to speak to the Lord (although I am but dust and ashes),
Hunger, Examples Of
1 Samuel 21:3-6Now what do you have at your disposal? Give me five loaves of bread, or whatever can be found."
Hypocrisy, Examples Of
Genesis 27:6-35Rebekah said to her son Jacob, "Look, I overheard your father tell your brother Esau,
Ignorance Towards God, Examples Of
Exodus 5:2But Pharaoh said, "Who is the Lord that I should obey him by releasing Israel? I do not know the Lord, and I will not release Israel!"
Immorality, Examples Of Sexual
Leviticus 18:6"'No man is to approach any close relative to have sexual intercourse with her. I am the Lord.
Industry, Examples Of
Genesis 31:40I was consumed by scorching heat during the day and by piercing cold at night, and I went without sleep.
Ingratitude, Examples Of
Deuteronomy 32:18You have forgotten the Rock who fathered you, and put out of mind the God who gave you birth.
Injustice, Examples Of
Mark 7:9-13He also said to them, "You neatly reject the commandment of God in order to set up your tradition.
Innocence, Examples Of
Genesis 2:25The man and his wife were both naked, but they were not ashamed.
Integrity, Examples Of
Job 2:9-10Then his wife said to him, "Are you still holding firmly to your integrity? Curse God, and die!"
Intercession, Examples Of
Daniel 9:3-5So I turned my attention to the Lord God to implore him by prayer and requests, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.
Love Of Jesus, Examples Of
Luke 22:32but I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. When you have turned back, strengthen your brothers."
Love to Others, Examples Of
Genesis 45:15He kissed all his brothers and wept over them. After this his brothers talked with him.
Magical Arts, Examples Of
Acts 8:9Now in that city was a man named Simon, who had been practicing magic and amazing the people of Samaria, claiming to be someone great.
Malice, Examples Of
Genesis 4:5but with Cain and his offering he was not pleased. So Cain became very angry, and his expression was downcast.
Martyrdom, Examples Of
Genesis 4:8Cain said to his brother Abel, "Let's go out to the field." While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him.
Meekness, Examples Of
Numbers 12:3(Now the man Moses was very humble, more so than any man on the face of the earth.)
Mercy, Examples Of
1 Samuel 11:13But Saul said, "No one will be killed on this day. For today the Lord has given Israel a victory!"
Missionary Examples
2 Peter 2:5and if he did not spare the ancient world, but did protect Noah, a herald of righteousness, along with seven others, when God brought a flood on an ungodly world,
Missionary Work, Examples Of
2 Peter 2:5and if he did not spare the ancient world, but did protect Noah, a herald of righteousness, along with seven others, when God brought a flood on an ungodly world,
Mothers, Examples Of
Genesis 3:20The man named his wife Eve, because she was the mother of all the living.
Motives, Examples Of
Philippians 1:15-18Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from goodwill.
Oppression, Examples Of
Exodus 1:14They made their lives bitter by hard service with mortar and bricks and by all kinds of service in the fields. Every kind of service the Israelites were required to give was rigorous.
Pilgrims, Examples Of
Genesis 23:4"I am a temporary settler among you. Grant me ownership of a burial site among you so that I may bury my dead."
Praise, Examples Of
Genesis 14:18-20Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (Now he was the priest of the Most High God.)
Pride, Examples Of
Exodus 5:2But Pharaoh said, "Who is the Lord that I should obey him by releasing Israel? I do not know the Lord, and I will not release Israel!"
Repentance, Examples Of
Acts 2:38Peter said to them, "Repent, and each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Responsibility, Examples Of
Genesis 6:13-14So God said to Noah, "I have decided that all living creatures must die, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. Now I am about to destroy them and the earth.
Revenge, Examples Of
Luke 6:11But they were filled with mindless rage and began debating with one another what they would do to Jesus.
Rising Early, Examples Of
Genesis 19:27Abraham got up early in the morning and went to the place where he had stood before the Lord.
Selfishness, Examples Of
Genesis 4:9Then the Lord said to Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?" And he replied, "I don't know! Am I my brother's guardian?"
Sexual Chastity Examples Of
Ruth 3:13Remain here tonight. Then in the morning, if he agrees to marry you, fine, let him do so. But if he does not want to do so, I promise, as surely as the Lord lives, to marry you. Sleep here until morning."
Sloth Examples Of
Isaiah 56:10All their watchmen are blind, they are unaware. All of them are like mute dogs, unable to bark. They pant, lie down, and love to snooze.
Steadfastness, Examples Of
1 Kings 13:8But the prophet said to the king, "Even if you were to give me half your possessions, I could not go with you and eat and drink in this place.
Throne, Examples Of
Hebrews 1:8but of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and a righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom.
Warfare, Examples Of
Deuteronomy 7:1-2When the Lord your God brings you to the land that you are going to occupy and forces out many nations before you -- Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations more numerous and powerful than you --
Wicked Children, Examples Of
1 Samuel 2:12The sons of Eli were wicked men. They did not recognize the Lord's authority.
Worldly Ambition Examples
Genesis 3:5for God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will open and you will be like divine beings who know good and evil."
Zealousness, Examples Of
2 Kings 10:16Jehu said, "Come with me and see how zealous I am for the Lord's cause." So he took him along in his chariot.