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Bible Questions Answered:
“...
a friend told me not to hang around with my pal Red that he is some
kind of gang member, but he seems to be an ok guy to me...”
Nate/
Chicago, Illinois U.S.A.
Bible Answer:
Bible Texts:
Good
Advice:
I
Kings 12:12-14 NLT
12
Three days later Jeroboam and all the people returned to hear
Rehoboam’s decision, just as the king had ordered.
13
But Rehoboam spoke harshly to the people, for he rejected the advice
of the older counselors
14
and followed the counsel of his younger advisers. He told the people,
“My father laid heavy burdens on you, but I’m going to make them
even heavier! My father beat you with whips, but I will beat you with
scorpions!”
Psalm
119:11-16 NLT
11
I have hidden your Word in my heart, that I might not sin against
you.
12
I praise you, O Lord; teach me your decrees.
13
I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us.
14
I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches.
15
I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways.
16
I will delight in your decrees and not forget your Word.
Psalm
133:1 KJV
Behold,
how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in
unity!
Proverbs
3:12 KJV
For
whom The Lord loveth He correcteth; even as a father the son in whom
he delighteth.
Proverbs
6:20-23 NLT
20
My son, obey your father’s commands, and don’t neglect your
mother’s instruction.
21
Keep their words always in your heart. Tie them around your neck.
22
When you walk, their counsel will lead you. When you sleep, they will
protect you. When you wake up, they will advise you.
23
For their command is a lamp and their instruction a light;their
corrective discipline is the way to Life.
Proverbs
11:14 KJV
Where
no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors
there is safety.
Proverbs
12:5,15,26 NLT
5
The plans of the Godly are just; the advice of the wicked is
treacherous.
15
Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.
26
The Godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them
astray.
Proverbs
13:10,20 NLT
10
Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.
20
Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in
trouble.
Proverbs
15:22,31-33 NLT
22
Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.
31
If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among
the wise.
32
If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen
to correction, you grow in understanding.
33
Fear of The Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor.
Proverbs
19:20 NLT
Get
all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest
of your life.
Proverbs
24:6 NLT
So
don’t go to war without wise guidance; victory depends on having
many advisers.
Proverbs
27:9 NLT
The
heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense.
Ecclesiastes
4:9-13 NLT
9
Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other
succeed.
10
If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone
who falls alone is in real trouble.
11
Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm.
But how can one be warm alone?
12
A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can
stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a
triple-braided cord is not easily broken.
13
It is better to be a poor but wise youth than an old and foolish king
who refuses all advice.
Isaiah
30:1`KJV
Woe
to the rebellious children, saith The Lord, that take counsel, but
not of Me; and that cover with a covering, but not of My Spirit, that
they may add sin to sin:
Matthew
7:24 KJV
Therefore
whosoever heareth these sayings of Mine, and doeth them, I will liken
him unto a wise man, which built his house upon A Rock:
I
Corinthians 15:33 CEV
Don’t
fool yourselves. Bad friends will destroy you.
Ephesians
6:4 NLT
Fathers,
do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them.
Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes
from The Lord.
God's Direction:
Psalm 19:8-11 KJV
8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
Psalm 25:4,5,8-10 KJV
4 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.
5 Lead me in thy Truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
8 Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will He teach sinners in the way.
9 The meek will He guide in judgment: and the meek will He teach His way.
10 All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.
Psalm 32:8 KJV
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with Mine eye.
Psalm 37:23 KJV
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and He delighteth in his way.
Psalm 48:14 KJV
For this God is our God for ever and ever: He will be our guide even unto death.
Psalm 73:24 KJV
Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
Psalm 119:105,130 KJV
105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
Psalm 143:10 KJV
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy Spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
Proverbs 6:23 KJV
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
Proverbs 16:9 KJV
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Isaiah 30:21 KJV
And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the Way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.
Isaiah 42:16 KJV
And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.
Luke 1:79 KJV
To give Light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
John 16:13-15 KJV
13 Howbeit when He, the Spirit of Truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth: for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will shew you things to come.
14 He shall glorify Me: for He shall receive of Mine, and shall shew it unto you.
15 All things that the Father hath are Mine: therefore said I, that He shall take of Mine, and shall shew it unto you.
II Corinthians 4:6 KJV
For God, who commanded the Light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 1:17-19 KJV
17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of Glory, may give unto you the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation in the knowledge of Him:
18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of His calling, and what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
19 And what is the exceeding greatness of His power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of His mighty power,
II Peter 1:19 KJV
We have also a more sure word of prophecy; where unto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a Light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the Day Star arise in your hearts:
God our creator, will guide us through His word and by His Spirit, if we but remain, His faithful children.
Psalm 18:30-32 KJV
30 As for God, His way is perfect: The Word Of The LORD is tried: He is a buckler (Shield) to all those that trust in Him.
31 For who is God save the LORD? or who is a Rock save our God?
32 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Psalm 19:8-11 KJV
8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
Psalm 25:4,5,8-10 KJV
4 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.
5 Lead me in thy Truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
8 Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will He teach sinners in the way.
9 The meek will He guide in judgment: and the meek will He teach His way.
10 All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.
Psalm 32:8 KJV
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with Mine eye.
Psalm 37:23 KJV
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and He delighteth in his way.
Psalm 48:14 KJV
For this God is our God for ever and ever: He will be our guide even unto death.
Psalm 73:24 KJV
Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
Psalm 119:105,130 KJV
105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
Psalm 143:10 KJV
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy Spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
Proverbs 6:23 KJV
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
Proverbs 16:9 KJV
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Isaiah 30:21 KJV
And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the Way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.
Isaiah 42:16 KJV
And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.
Luke 1:79 KJV
To give Light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
John 16:13-15 KJV
13 Howbeit when He, the Spirit of Truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth: for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will shew you things to come.
14 He shall glorify Me: for He shall receive of Mine, and shall shew it unto you.
15 All things that the Father hath are Mine: therefore said I, that He shall take of Mine, and shall shew it unto you.
II Corinthians 4:6 KJV
For God, who commanded the Light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 1:17-19 KJV
17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of Glory, may give unto you the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation in the knowledge of Him:
18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of His calling, and what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
19 And what is the exceeding greatness of His power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of His mighty power,
II Peter 1:19 KJV
We have also a more sure word of prophecy; where unto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a Light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the Day Star arise in your hearts:
God our creator, will guide us through His word and by His Spirit, if we but remain, His faithful children.
Psalm 18:30-32 KJV
30 As for God, His way is perfect: The Word Of The LORD is tried: He is a buckler (Shield) to all those that trust in Him.
31 For who is God save the LORD? or who is a Rock save our God?
32 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but Thou art mighty,
Hold me with Thy pow’rful hand.
Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven,
Feed me till I want no more;
Feed me till I want no more.
Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliv’rer, strong Deliv’rer,
Be Thou still my Strength and Shield;
Be Thou still my Strength and Shield.
Lord, I trust Thy mighty power,
Wondrous are Thy works of old;
Thou deliver’st Thine from thralldom,
Who for naught themselves had sold:
Thou didst conquer, Thou didst conquer
Sin and Satan and the grave,
Sin and Satan and the grave.
When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of death and hell’s Destruction,
Land me safe on Canaan’s side.
Songs of praises, songs of praises,
I will ever give to Thee;
I will ever give to Thee.
Author: William Williams, pub.1745
tr. by Peter Williams, pub.1771
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Prayer:
Isaiah
45:21,22,25 KJV
21 "...there is no God else
beside Me; a just God and a Savior; there is none beside Me.
22 Look unto Me, and be ye saved,
all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.
25 I, even I, am He that blotteth
out thy transgressions for Mine own sake, and will not remember thy
sins.
Isaiah 55:6 KJV
Seek ye The Lord while He may be
found, call ye upon Him while He is near:
