Description
Verses recommended by Jerry Bridges in the book 'Respectable Sins' for help in confronting the sins we tolerate.
Ungodliness - 1Timothy 4:7-8 1 Corinthians 10:31 Colossians 1:9-10 Colossians 3:23 Psalm 42:1-2 Psalm 63:1 Psalm 27:4
Anxiety and frustration - Matthew 10:31 Luke 12:7 Philippians 4:6 1 Peter 5:7 Matthew 6:34 Mark 9:24 Psalm 139:16
Discontentment - psalm 139:13, Job 1:21
Unthankfulness - acts 17:25, Deuteronomy 8:17-18, Ephesians 5:20, Romans 1:21, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Romans 8:28-29, Romans 8:38-39
Pride - James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:5, Luke 18:9, psalm 51:5, 1 Corinthians 8:1, 1 Samuel 2:7, psalm 75:6-7, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Luke 17:10, Hebrews 13:17, Isaiah 66:2
Selfishness - Philippians 2:4, Galatians 6:2, Romans 12:15, 1 John 3:17, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Philippians 2:5
Lack of self control - proverbs 25:28, Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Timothy 3:2-3, Titus 2:2,4-6,11-12, 1 Peter 1:13, 4:7, 5:8, 2 Peter 1:5, 1 Peter 2:11, proverbs 14:17, 16:32, James 1:19,
Impatience and irritability - 1 Corinthians 13:4, Ephesians 4:1-2, Colossians 3:12, proverbs 19:11, 1 Peter 4:8, 2:23, Matthew 18:15,
Anger - 1 Peter 2:18-20, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:31, Colossians 3:8, 2 Corinthians 12:20, Ephesians 4:26, Leviticus 19:18, Romans 12:19-21, genesis 50:20, James 1:20,
Verses
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1 Timothy 4:7-8: But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness. For "physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come."
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1 Corinthians 10:31: So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.
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Colossians 1:9-10: For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you, have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may live worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects - bearing fruit in every good deed, growing in the knowledge of God,
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Colossians 3:23: Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not for people,
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Psalm 42:1-2: As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God! I thirst for God, for the living God. I say, "When will I be able to go and appear in God's presence?"
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Psalm 63:1: O God, you are my God! I long for you! My soul thirsts for you, my flesh yearns for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.
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Psalm 27:4: I have asked the LORD for one thing - this is what I desire! I want to live in the LORD's house all the days of my life, so I can gaze at the splendor of the LORD and contemplate in his temple.
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Matthew 10:31: So do not be afraid; you are more valuable than many sparrows.
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Luke 12:7: In fact, even the hairs on your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are more valuable than many sparrows.
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Philippians 4:6: Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.
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1 Peter 5:7: by casting all your cares on him because he cares for you.
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Matthew 6:34: So then, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.
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Mark 9:24: Immediately the father of the boy cried out and said, "I believe; help my unbelief!"
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Psalm 139:16: Your eyes saw me when I was inside the womb. All the days ordained for me were recorded in your scroll before one of them came into existence.
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Psalm 139:13: Certainly you made my mind and heart; you wove me together in my mother's womb.
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Job 1:21: He said, "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will return there. The LORD gives, and the LORD takes away. May the name of the LORD be blessed!"
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Acts 17:25: nor is he served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives life and breath and everything to everyone.
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Deuteronomy 8:17-18: Be careful not to say, "My own ability and skill have gotten me this wealth." You must remember the LORD your God, for he is the one who gives ability to get wealth; if you do this he will confirm his covenant that he made by oath to your ancestors, even as he has to this day.
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Ephesians 5:20: always giving thanks to God the Father for each other in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
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Romans 1:21: For although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or give him thanks, but they became futile in their thoughts and their senseless hearts were darkened.
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1 Thessalonians 5:18: in everything give thanks. For this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
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Romans 8:28-29: And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose, because those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.
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Romans 8:38-39: For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor heavenly rulers, nor things that are present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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James 4:6: But he gives greater grace. Therefore it says, "God opposes the proud, but he gives grace to the humble."
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1 Peter 5:5: In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
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Luke 18:9: Jesus also told this parable to some who were confident that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else.
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Psalm 51:5: Look, I was guilty of sin from birth, a sinner the moment my mother conceived me.
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1 Corinthians 8:1: With regard to food sacrificed to idols, we know that "we all have knowledge." Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
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1 Samuel 2:7: The LORD impoverishes and makes wealthy; he humbles and he exalts.
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Psalm 75:6-7: For victory does not come from the east or west, or from the wilderness. For God is the judge! He brings one down and exalts another.
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1 Corinthians 4:7: For who concedes you any superiority? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast as though you did not?
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Luke 17:10: So you too, when you have done everything you were commanded to do, should say, 'We are slaves undeserving of special praise; we have only done what was our duty.'"
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Hebrews 13:17: Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work. Let them do this with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.
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Isaiah 66:2: My hand made them; that is how they came to be," says the LORD. I show special favor to the humble and contrite, who respect what I have to say.
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Philippians 2:4: Each of you should be concerned not only about your own interests, but about the interests of others as well.
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Galatians 6:2: Carry one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
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Romans 12:15: Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
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1 John 3:17: But whoever has the world's possessions and sees his fellow Christian in need and shuts off his compassion against him, how can the love of God reside in such a person?
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2 Corinthians 8:9: For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you by his poverty could become rich.
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Philippians 2:5: You should have the same attitude toward one another that Christ Jesus had,
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Proverbs 25:28: Like a city that is broken down and without a wall, so is a person who cannot control his temper.
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Galatians 5:22-23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
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2 Timothy 3:2-3: For people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, irreconcilable, slanderers, without self-control, savage, opposed to what is good,
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Titus 2:2: Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.
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Titus 2:4-6: In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited. Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled,
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Titus 2:11-12: For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people. It trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
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1 Peter 1:13: Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
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1 Peter 4:7: For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.
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1 Peter 5:8: Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.
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2 Peter 1:5: For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith excellence, to excellence, knowledge;
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1 Peter 2:11: Dear friends, I urge you as foreigners and exiles to keep away from fleshly desires that do battle against the soul,
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Proverbs 14:17: A person who has a quick temper does foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes is hated.
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Proverbs 16:32: Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.
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James 1:19: Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.
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1 Corinthians 13:4: Love is patient, love is kind, it is not envious. Love does not brag, it is not puffed up.
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Ephesians 4:1-2: I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live worthily of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
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Colossians 3:12: Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,
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Proverbs 19:11: A person's wisdom makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
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1 Peter 4:8: Above all keep your love for one another fervent, because love covers a multitude of sins.
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1 Peter 2:23: When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly.
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Matthew 18:15: "If your brother sins, go and show him his fault when the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you have regained your brother.
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1 Peter 2:18-20: Slaves, be subject to your masters with all reverence, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are perverse. For this finds God's favor, if because of conscience toward God someone endures hardships in suffering unjustly. For what credit is it if you sin and are mistreated and endure it? But if you do good and suffer and so endure, this finds favor with God.
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Ephesians 4:32: Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.
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Colossians 3:13: bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if someone happens to have a complaint against anyone else. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also forgive others.
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Ephesians 4:31: You must put away every kind of bitterness, anger, wrath, quarreling, and evil, slanderous talk.
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Colossians 3:8: But now, put off all such things as anger, rage, malice, slander, abusive language from your mouth.
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2 Corinthians 12:20: For I am afraid that somehow when I come I will not find you what I wish, and you will find me not what you wish. I am afraid that somehow there may be quarreling, jealousy, intense anger, selfish ambition, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.
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Ephesians 4:26: Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on the cause of your anger.
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Leviticus 19:18: You must not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the children of your people, but you must love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.
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Romans 12:19-21: Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God's wrath, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord. Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Genesis 50:20: As for you, you meant to harm me, but God intended it for a good purpose, so he could preserve the lives of many people, as you can see this day.
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James 1:20: For human anger does not accomplish God's righteousness.
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