11 Bible Verses about Opportunities, In Life
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Therefore, I say, as the opportunity occurs, let us treat every one with kindness, and especially members of the Household of the Faith.
But a Samaritan, traveling that way, came upon the man, and, when he saw him, he was moved with compassion.
We must do the work of him who sent me, while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work.
Show tact in your behavior to the outside world, making the most of every opportunity.
Proclaim the Message, be ready in season and out of season, convince, rebuke, encourage, never failing to instruct with forbearance.
Meanwhile there had come to Ephesus an Alexandrian Jew, named Apollos, an eloquent man, who was well-versed in the Scriptures. He had been well-instructed in the Cause of the Lord, and with burning zeal he spoke of, and taught carefully, the facts about Jesus, though he knew of no baptism but John's. This man began to speak out fearlessly in the Synagogue; and when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him home and explained the Cause of God to him more carefully still.
They were glad to hear what he said, and promised to pay him. So he looked for a way to betray Jesus opportunely.
So Judas assented, and looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them, in the absence of a crowd.
Therefore I advise young widows to marry, bear children, and attend to their homes, and so avoid giving the enemy an opportunity for scandal.