6 Bible Verses about Resignation

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John 18:11

Then Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword back into the sheath. Must I not drink the cup which the Father has handed me?"

Acts 21:14

So, since he would not yield to our appeal, we stopped begging him, and said, "The Lord's will be done!"

Acts 21:11-14

He came to see us and took Paul's belt and with it bound his own hands and feet, and said, "This is what the Holy Spirit says, 'The Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt like this, and then will turn him over to the heathen.'" When we heard this, we and all the people there begged him not to go up to Jerusalem. Then Paul answered, "What do you mean by crying and breaking my heart? Why, I am ready not only to be bound at Jerusalem but to die there for the sake of the Lord Jesus."read more.
So, since he would not yield to our appeal, we stopped begging him, and said, "The Lord's will be done!"

2 Corinthians 12:7-10

So, to keep me from being over-elated, there was sent upon me a physical disease, sharp as a piercing stake, a messenger of Satan, to continue afflicting me, and so to keep me, I repeat, from being over-elated. Three times I begged the Lord about this to make it go away and leave me, but He said to me, "My spiritual strength is sufficient, for it is only by means of conscious weakness that perfect power is developed."read more.
So I most happily boast about my weaknesses, so that the strength of Christ may overshadow me. That is why I take such pleasure in weaknesses, insults, distresses, persecution, and difficulties, which I endure for Christ's sake, for it is when I am consciously weak that I am really strong.

Philippians 4:11-12

Not that I refer to any personal want, for I have learned to be contented in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to live in lowly circumstances and I know how to live in plenty. I have learned the secret, in all circumstances, of either getting a full meal or of going hungry, of living in plenty or being in want.

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Afflictions » Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » Eli

Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » David

Resignation » Christ set an example of

John 18:11

Then Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword back into the sheath. Must I not drink the cup which the Father has handed me?"

Matthew 26:39-44

Then He walked on a few steps and threw Himself upon His face, and in this attitude continued to pray, and say, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass by me; and yet, I pray, not what I want but what you want." Then He came back to the disciples and found them asleep. He said to Peter, "Could you not then watch with me a single hour? You must all keep watching and praying that you may not be exposed to temptation. Man's spirit is willing but human nature is weak." read more.
A second time He went away and prayed, "My Father, if it cannot pass by without my drinking it, your will be done." He came back again and found them still sleeping, for their eyes were so heavy they could hardly hold them open. Then He left them again and prayed the third time, using the same words.

Resignation » Should be exhibited in » Submission to the will of God

Resignation » Should be exhibited in » The prospect of death

2 Corinthians 4:16-1

So I never give up; instead, although my outer nature is wasting away, my inner nature is constantly renewed from day to day. For this slight and momentary sorrow continues to accumulate for me a solid and eternal glory far beyond any comparison, because I do not keep my eyes on things that are seen but things that are unseen. For things that are seen are temporary, but things that are unseen are eternal. read more.
For I know that if this earthly tent in which I live is taken down, I have a building in heaven which comes from God, a house not built by human hands but eternal.

Resignation » Motives to » Our own sinfulness

Resignation » Commanded

Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » Christ

John 18:11

Then Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword back into the sheath. Must I not drink the cup which the Father has handed me?"

Resignation » Should be exhibited in » Loss of goods

Resignation » Should be exhibited in » Loss of children

Resignation » Motives to » God's wisdom

Romans 11:32-33

For God has locked up all mankind in the prison of disobedience so as to have mercy on them all. How fathomless the depths of God's resources, wisdom, and knowledge! How unsearchable His decisions, and how mysterious His methods!

Resignation » Should be exhibited in » Submission to the sovereignty of God in his purposes

Romans 9:20-21

On the contrary, friend, who are you anyway that you would answer back to God? Can the clay that is molded ask the man who molds it, "Why did you make me like this?" Has not the potter the right with his clay to make of the same lump one vessel for ornamental purposes, another for degrading service?

Resignation » Exemplified » David

Resignation » Exemplified » Aaron

Resignation » Exemplified » hezekiah

Resignation » Exemplified » jacob

Resignation » Motives to » God's justice

Resignation » The wicked are devoid of

Resignation » Exhortation to

Resignation » Should be exhibited in » Chastisements

Resignation » Exemplified » israelites

Resignation » Exemplified » Peter

2 Peter 1:14

because I know that the removal of my bodily tent is to be very soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ has shown me.

Resignation » Motives to » God's faithfulness

Resignation » Motives to » God's love

Resignation » Motives to » God, greatness of

Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » Paul's friends

Acts 21:14

So, since he would not yield to our appeal, we stopped begging him, and said, "The Lord's will be done!"

Resignation » Should be exhibited in » Bodily suffering

Resignation » Exemplified » Paul

Resignation » Exemplified » Stephen

Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » Job

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