6 occurrences

'Opinions' in the Bible

Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.” But the people [of Israel] did not answer him [so much as] a word.

Verse ConceptsChoicesdoubt, results ofdouble mindednessChallengesChoosingHesitationIndecisionOpinionsPublic OpinionSyncretismSkepticismDivided HeartsIndividuals Being SilentTwo Intangible ThingsThe Lord [Yahweh] Is Godfollowing

A [closed-minded] fool does not delight in understanding,But only in revealing his personal opinions [unwittingly displaying his self-indulgence and his stupidity].

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfOpinionsPleasureFools, Description OfProper UnderstandingAspects Of People Made KnownEducationFoolsEmotionsfeedback

just as I please everyone in all things [as much as possible adapting myself to the interests of others], not seeking my own benefit but that of the many, so that they [will be open to the message of salvation and] may be saved.

Verse ConceptsGiving, Of OneselfSelfishness, Shown InPleasing MenAdaptability

idolatry, sorcery, hostility, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions [that promote heresies],

Verse ConceptsBad AttitudeSectsSelf IndulgenceSchismsAvoiding JealousyNature Of IdolatryFighting One AnotherSorcerySchoolDrugsdivisionwitches