

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling. Luke 12:13-14 Then someone in the crowd told him, “T eacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me. A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends. (31) Let all bitterness.-There is a similar enumeration in the parallel passage, Colossians 3:8 and in all such catalogues in St. 1 Corinthians 10:31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. (3 a) In Ephesians 4:31 to Ephesians 5:2, he deals with malignity, as utterly unworthy of the love of God manifested to us in Jesus Christ. Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.ġ0. A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.

Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong!ĩ. Ephesians 4:3 'Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.' 1 Corinthians 1:10 'I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ. Here are nine Bible verses to meditate on as you hope, pray and work for unity during times of division. 1 Peter 3:16-17 But do this in a gentle and respectful way. 1 Peter 4:15 Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome meddler Ĩ. If both parties commit themselves to practice God's plan, any couple can eliminate sin from their marriage. This includes overcoming improper family relations, but we must believe that it can be done by the power of God. 1 Thessalonians 4:11 to aspire to lead a quiet life, to attend to your own business, and to work with your hands, as we commanded you.ħ. 1 John 5:4 - If we are born of God, we overcome the world through faith. And not only do they become idlers, but also busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to.Ħ. 1 Timothy 5:13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. 2 Thessalonians 3:6 In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers and sisters, to keep away from every believer who is idle and disruptive and does not live according to the teaching you received from us.ĥ. Proverbs 26:17 A person who is passing by and meddles in a quarrel that’s not his is like one who grabs a dog by the ears.Ĥ. You’re not working, so you go around interfering in other people’s lives.ģ. 2 Thessalonians 3:10-11 While we were with you, we gave you the order: “Whoever doesn’t want to work shouldn’t be allowed to eat.” We hear that some of you are not living disciplined lives. Proverbs 20:3 It is an honor for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.Ģ. Find something productive to do and make an effort to avoid strife because strife never glorifies God.ġ. If it has nothing to do with you than let it remain having nothing to do with you. When you have too much time on your hands and you’re not busy working that can easily lead to sin and worrying about other people’s business. We all have heard stories about meddling mother-in-laws and instigating friends.
