18 Bible Verses about Influence
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"Ye are the salt of the earth; but, if the salt become tasteless, with what shall it be salted? It is henceforth good for nothing, except, when cast without, to be trodden under foot by men. "Ye are the light of the world: a city, set upon a hill, cannot he hid. Nor do they light a lamp, and put it under the measure, but on the lamp-stand; and it gives light to all who are in the house.read more.
So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father Who is in Heaven.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are righteous, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. The things also, which ye learned, and received, and heard, and saw in me, these practice; and the God of peace will be with you.
And whosoever receives one such little child in My name, receives Me. But whosoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it is profitable for him that a large millstone be hanged about his neck, and he be sunk in the depth of the sea.
and he not conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and well-pleasing and perfect will of God.
Let us not, therefore, judge one another any more; but judge ye this rather, not to put a stumbling-block, or an occasion of falling, in a brother's way.
Your boasting is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? Purge out the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, even as ye are unleavened. For our passover was sacrificed, even, Christ; therefore, let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.
But take heed, lest this liberty of yours become a stumbling-block to the weak. For, if anyone sees you, who have knowledge, reclining at table in an idol's temple, will not his conscience, if he is weak, be emboldened to eat the idol-sacrifices? For he that is weak??he brother for whom Christ died??erishes by reason of your knowledge.read more.
And thus, sinning against the brethren, and smiting their conscience which is weak, ye sin against Christ. Wherefore, if food causes my brother to stumble, I will in no wise eat flesh forevermore; that I cause not my brother to stumble.
Become not unequally yoked with unbelievers; for what fellowship have righteousness and lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? And what concord of Christ is there with Belial? or what portion has a believer with an unbeliever? And what agreement has a temple of God with idols? for we are a temple of the living God, as God said, "I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people."read more.
Wherefore, "Come ye out from among them, and be ye separate," saith the Lord, "and touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you; and I will be to you a Father, and ye shall be My sons and daughters." saith the Lord Almighty.
Of these things put them in remembrance, solemnly charging them before God, that they engage not in word-battles to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.
Submit yourselves, therefore, to God. But resist the Devil, and he will flee from you.
And they passed through the Phrygian and Galatian country, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia; and, having come over against Mysia, they were trying to go on into Bithynia, and the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them; and, passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.read more.
And a vision appeared to Paul by night: a certain man of Macedonia was standing, and beseeching him, saying, "Crossing over into Macedonia, help us!" And, when he saw the vision, straightway we sought to go forth into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to proclaim the Good News to them.
Wherefore, I make known to you that no one speaking in the Spirit of God, says, "Jesus is accursed"; and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except in the Holy Spirit.
having a remembrance of the unfeigned faith which is in you; which, indeed, dwelt first in your grand-mother Lois, and your mother Eunice; and, I have become persuaded, in you also.
From Thematic Bible
Evil » Influence » Evil influence of unfaithful Christians
For, if because of your food your brother is aggrieved, you are no longer walking in accordance with love. Destroy not with your food him for whom Christ died.
Your boasting is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?
For, if anyone sees you, who have knowledge, reclining at table in an idol's temple, will not his conscience, if he is weak, be emboldened to eat the idol-sacrifices?
A little leaven leavens the whole lump.
Good » Influence » Name
And one Ananias, a devout, man according to the law, well spoken of by all the resident Jews,
And they said, "Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man, and one fearing God, well reported of also by all the nation of the Jews, was divinely warned by a holy angel to send for you to his house, and to hear words from you."
but look ye out, brethren, from among yourselves, seven well-attested men, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint over this business;
Good » Influence » Preserving
"Ye are the salt of the earth; but, if the salt become tasteless, with what shall it be salted? It is henceforth good for nothing, except, when cast without, to be trodden under foot by men.
Salt is good; but, if the salt becomes saltless, with what will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace one with another."
Good » Influence » Evangelizing
For from you has sounded forth the word of the Lord, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith toward God has gone forth; so that we have no need to speak anything;
Good » Influence » Saving
For what do you know, O wife, whether you will save your husband? Or what do you know, O husband, whether you will save your wife?
Good » Influence » Inspiring
for I know your readiness, of which I glory on your behalf to the Macedonians, that Achaia has been prepared for a year past; and your zeal stirred up the majority of them.
Good » Influence » Posthumous
By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he received witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he, being dead, is still speaking.
Influence » Evil influences emanate from the unGodly
but Elymas, the sorcerer (for so his name is interpreted) withstood them, seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith.
Influence » Political
Now he was very angry with the Tyrians and Sidonians; and they came with one accord to him; and, having made Blastus, the king's chamberlain, their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was being maintained by that of the king.
Influence » Good » Parents
And she, urged on by her mother, says, "Give me here upon a plate the head of John the Immerser."
Influence » Evil influence of unfaithful Christians
For, if because of your food your brother is aggrieved, you are no longer walking in accordance with love. Destroy not with your food him for whom Christ died.
Your boasting is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?
For, if anyone sees you, who have knowledge, reclining at table in an idol's temple, will not his conscience, if he is weak, be emboldened to eat the idol-sacrifices?
A little leaven leavens the whole lump.
Influence » Good » Posthumous
By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he received witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he, being dead, is still speaking.
Verily I say to you, wheresoever this Gospel shall be preached in all the world, that also which this woman did shall be spoken of for a memorial of her."
And I will also give diligence that at all times ye may be able, after my departure, to perpetuate the remembrance of these things.
Influence » Good » Preserving
"Ye are the salt of the earth; but, if the salt become tasteless, with what shall it be salted? It is henceforth good for nothing, except, when cast without, to be trodden under foot by men.
Salt is good; but, if the salt becomes saltless, with what will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace one with another."
Influence » Good » Josiah
Influence » Good » Evangelizing
For from you has sounded forth the word of the Lord, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith toward God has gone forth; so that we have no need to speak anything;
Influence » Good » Saving
For what do you know, O wife, whether you will save your husband? Or what do you know, O husband, whether you will save your wife?
Influence » Good » Inspiring
for I know your readiness, of which I glory on your behalf to the Macedonians, that Achaia has been prepared for a year past; and your zeal stirred up the majority of them.
Influence » Good » Instances of » -ezra
Influence » Good » hezekiah
Influence » Good » Manasseh
Influence » Evil » Instances of » Satan over adam and eve
Influence » Good » Nehemiah
Influence » Evil » Eve over adam
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Idolatry » Solomon » Influence » Wives
Topics on Influence
Bad Influence
1 Corinthians 15:33Be not deceived; evil companionships corrupt good morals.
Demonic Influence
Revelation 16:14for they are spirits of demons, working signs; which go forth unto the kings of the whole inhabited earth, to gather them together to the war of the great day of God, the Almighty.
Imperfection, Influence Of
Romans 8:20-22For the creation was made subject to vanity, not of choice, but by reason of Him Who subjected it, in hope
Mighty in its influence
1 Corinthians 1:27but God chose the foolish things of the world, that He might put to shame the wise; and God chose the weak things of the world, that He might put to shame the things that are strong;
Refining Influences Of Affliction
1 Peter 1:7that the proving of your faith??eing much more precious than gold that perishes, but is proved through fire??ay be found unto praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
