10 Bible Verses about Failure

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John 15:6

If any one does not remain united to me, he is thrown away, as a branch would be, and withers up. Such branches are collected and thrown into the fire, and are burnt.

2 Peter 3:17

Do you, therefore, dear friends, now that you know this beforehand, be on your guard against being led away by the errors of reckless people, and so lapsing from your present steadfastness;

Matthew 26:33-35

"If every one else falls away from you," Peter answered, "I shall never fall away!" "I tell you," replied Jesus, "that this very night, before the cock crows, you will disown me three times!" "Even if I must die with you," Peter exclaimed, "I shall never disown you!" All the disciples spoke in the same way.

Matthew 7:26

And every one that listens to this teaching of mine and does not act upon it may be compared to a foolish man, who built his house on the sand.

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Hebrews 1:10-12

Again-- 'Thou, Lord, in the beginning didst lay the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of thy hands. They shall perish, but thou remainest; As a garment they shall all grow old; As a mantle thou wilt fold them up, And as a garment they shall be changed, But thou art the same, and thy years shall know no end.'

More verses: Zephaniah 3:5

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Luke 16:16-17

The Law and the Prophets sufficed until the time of John. Since then the Good News of the Kingdom of God has been told, and everybody has been forcing his way into it. It would be easier for the heavens and the earth to disappear than for one stroke of a letter in the Law to be lost.

Luke 12:31-34

No, seek his Kingdom, and these things shall be added for you. So do not be afraid, my little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the Kingdom. Sell what belongs to you, and give in charity. Make yourselves purses that will not wear out--an inexhaustible treasure in Heaven, where no thief comes near, or moth works ruin. read more.
For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.

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Hebrews 4:6

Since, then, there is still a promise that some shall enter upon this Rest, and since those who were first told the Good News did not enter upon it, because of their disbelief,

1 Corinthians 3:15

If any man's work is burnt up, he will suffer loss; though he himself will escape, but only as one who has passed through fire.

Matthew 7:27

The rain poured down, the rivers rose, the winds blew and struck against that house, and it fell; and great was its downfall."

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Matthew 7:27

The rain poured down, the rivers rose, the winds blew and struck against that house, and it fell; and great was its downfall."

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