Parenting from the Scriptures and Scriptures for the Parents

By Mark Lovis

Teach children how they should live, and they will remember it all their life. (Proverbs 22:6, NLT) Most children will grow up and leave home with very little knowledge of where to find the answers to their questions. As a result, the family is likely to experience many years of struggle and frustration. This book will equip parents, pastors, counselors, teachers, Christian groups, church groups, and, most of all, children with the information they need to learn Bible principles. The Topical Guide will enable them to use the Bible as a tool to find Scriptures that will help them with guidance for specific problems and questions children may have. Part 1 is a Topical Guide divided into 101 categories listed from A-Z. Below are a few topics covered in this section: Afraid Angry Attitude Being Yourself Bullying Cheating Complaining Disrespect Do Unto Others Friends Gossip Greedy Hate Jealousy Lazy Learning Lying Meanness Pay Back Prayer Rewards Self-Control Sorry Stealing Stubborn Talks Too Much Temptation Wisdom and Understanding Worry There are also eight bonus sections in Part 2. God's wisdom is in the Bible, and this book shows you specifically where to find it for each of the 109 categories. This book gives parents the information they need to learn God's wisdom, so they can teach their family how to be the individuals God wants them to be. If a family is to experience a good life with minimal struggles, they must first acquire the right attitude; second, they must learn how to learn; and third, they must learn God's wisdom and understanding to guide them in making the right choices. All Scripture is given by God. And all Scripture is useful for teaching and showing people what is wrong in their lives. It is useful for correcting faults and teaching the right way to live. (ERV)2 Timothy 3:16

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Jan 26, 2017
• ISBN: 9781635250596

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Advice

An opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be followed.

(ERV)

*** Psalm 32:8 ***

The Lord says, "I will teach you and guide you in the way you

should live. I will watch over you and be your guide.

(WEB)

Proverbs 3:5–6

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your

own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge

him, and he will direct your paths.

(ERV)

Proverbs 4:1–2

Children, listen to your father’s teaching. Pay attention

and you will learn how to learn. The advice I give is

good, so don’t ever forget what I teach you.

(CEV)

Proverbs 6:20–22

Obey the teaching of your parents-always keep it in mind

and never forget it. Their teaching will guide you

when you walk, protect you when you sleep,

and talk to you when you are awake.

(CEV)

Proverbs 13:1

Children with good sense accept correction from their

parents, but stubborn children ignore it completely.

(GNT)

Psalm 119:24

Your instructions give me pleasure; they are my advisers.

(GNT)

Psalm 118:8

It is better to trust in the Lord than to depend on people.

(ERV)

Proverbs 15:5

Fools refuse to listen to their father’s advice, but

those who accept discipline are smart.

(GNT)

Psalm 37:30–31

The words of good people are wise, and they are

always fair. They keep the law of their God

in their hearts and never depart from it.

(ERV)

Proverbs 1:30–31

They ignored my advice and refused to be corrected. They

filled their lives with what they wanted. They went their

own way, so they will get what they deserve.

(GNT)

Proverbs 16:3

Ask the Lord to bless your plans, and you will

be successful in carrying them out.

(GNT)

Proverbs 19:20

If you listen to advice and are willing to

learn, one day you will be wise.

(ICB)

Proverbs 20:18

Get advice if you want your plans to work.

(GNT)

Proverbs 28:26

It is foolish to follow your own opinions. Be safe,

and follow the teachings of wiser people.

(GNT)

Psalm 37:23–24

The Lord guides us in the way we should go and protects

those who please him. If they fall, they will not stay

down, because the Lord will help them up.

(GNT)

Proverbs 1:23

Listen when I reprimand you; I will give you good

advice and share my knowledge with you.

(ICB)

Proverbs 1:24–25

I called, but you refused to listen. I held out my hand,

but you paid no attention. You did not follow my

advice. You did not want me to correct you.

(GNT)

Proverbs 15:12

Conceited people do not like to be corrected; they

never ask for advice from those who are wiser.

(CEV)

Proverbs 8:14

I am strong, and I offer sensible advice and sound judgment.

(GNT)

Matthew 7:12

"Do for others what you want them to do for you:

this is the meaning of the Law of Moses and

of the teaching of the prophets.

(CEV)

Proverbs 27:9

The sweet smell of incense can make you feel

good, but true friendship is still better.

(GNT)

Proverbs 23:19

Listen, my child, be wise and give serious

thought to the way you live.

(ICB)

Psalm 106:13

But they quickly forgot what he had done.

They did not wait for his advice.

(ERV)

Psalm 81:13–14

If my people would listen to me and would live the way I want,

then I would defeat their enemies. I would punish

those who cause them trouble.

(ERV)

Psalm 73:24

You lead me and give me good advice, and

later you will lead me to glory.

(CEV)

Proverbs 27:13

Don’t loan money to a stranger unless you are

given something to guarantee payment.

(NLT)

Proverbs 25:17

Don’t visit your neighbors too often, or

you will wear out your welcome.

Afraid

Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

(ICB)

*** Deuteronomy 31:6 ***

Be strong and brave. Don’t be afraid of them. Don’t be

frightened. The Lord your God will go with you.

He will not leave you or forget you.

(GNT)

Isaiah 41:10

Do not be afraid—I am with you! I am your God—let

nothing terrify you! I will make you strong and

help you; I will protect you and save you.

(WEB)

Isaiah 41:13

For I, Yahweh your God, will hold your

right hand, saying to you, don’t be

afraid; I will help you.

(NLT)

John 14:27

I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart. And

the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give.

So don’t be troubled or afraid.

(WEB)

Psalm 23:4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow

of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.

Your rod and staff, they comfort me.

(CEV)

Matthew 18:10–11

Don’t be cruel to any of these little ones! I promise

you that their angels are always

with my Father in heaven.

(GNT)

Psalm 34:4

I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me;

he freed me from all my fears.

(GNT)

Psalm 91:4

He will cover you with his wings; you will be

safe in his care; his faithfulness will

protect and defend you.

(NLT)

Joshua 1:9

This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do

not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord

your God is with you wherever you go.

(NLT)

Joshua 1:5

No one will be able to stand against you as long as you

live. For I will be with you as I was with Moses.

I will not fail you or abandon you.

(ICB)

Proverbs 29:25

Being afraid of people can get you into trouble.

But if you trust the Lord, you will be safe.

(ICB)

Psalm 118:6

I will not be afraid because the Lord is with

me. People can’t do anything to me.

(ERV)

Job 5:21

People might say bad things about you with their sharp

tongues. But God will protect you. You will not

be afraid when bad things happen!

(GNT)

Psalm 56:3–4

When I am afraid, O Lord Almighty, I put my trust in you. I trust

in God and am not afraid; I praise him for what he has pro-

mised. What can mere a human being do to me?

(WEB)

Psalm 121:1–2

I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help

come from? My help comes from Yahweh,

who made heaven and earth.

(NLT)

Psalm 121:5–8

The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside

you as your protective shade. The sun will not harm you

by day, nor the moon at night. The Lord keeps you

from all harm and watches over your life. The

Lord keeps watch over you as you come

and go, both now and forever.

(CEV)

Proverbs 3:21–26

My child, use common sense and sound judgment! Always keep

them in mind. They will help you live a long and beautiful life.

You will walk safely and never stumble; you will rest with-

out a worry and sleep soundly. So don’t be afraid of

sudden disasters or storms that strike those who

are evil. You can be sure that the Lord

will protect you from harm.

(GNT)

Psalm 91:14

God says, "I will save those who love me and I will

protect those who acknowledge me as Lord.

(WEB)

Psalm 125:1–2

Those who trust in Yahweh are as Mount Zion, which can’t be

moved, but remains forever. As the mountains surround

Jerusalem, so Yahweh surrounds his people from

this time forth and forevermore.

(GNT)

Psalm 34:7

His angel guards those who honor the Lord

and rescues them from danger.

(GNT)

Psalm 78:53

He led them safely, and they were not afraid; but

the sea came rolling over their enemies.

(GNT)

Psalm 91:5

You need not fear any dangers at night

or sudden attacks during the day

(ERV)

1 Samuel 26:24

Today I showed you that your life is important to me. In the

same way the Lord will show you that my life is impor-

tant to him. He will save me from every trouble."

(ICB)

Psalm 91:1

Those who go to God Most High for safety will

be protected by God All-Powerful.

(NLT)

1 Samuel 12:22

The Lord will not abandon his people, because that would

dishonor his great name. For it has pleased the

Lord to make you his very own people.

(WEB)

Proverbs 18:10

The name of Yahweh is a strong tower: The

righteous run to him, and are safe.

(GNT)

Psalm 57:2–3

I call to God, the Most High, to God who supplies my every

need. He will answer from heaven and save me;

he will defeat my oppressors. God will show

me his constant love and faithfulness.

(ICB)

Psalm 91:11–12

He has put his angels in charge of you. They will watch over

you wherever you go. They will catch you with their

hands. And you will not hit your foot on a rock.

(GNT)

Psalm 46:1

God is our shelter and strength, always

ready to help in times of trouble.

(ERV)

Psalm 139:9–10

If I go east where the sun rises or go to live in the west beyond

the sea, even there you will take my hand and lead

me. Your strong right hand will protect me.

(ICB)

Psalm 145:14

The Lord helps those who have been defeated.

He takes care of those who are in trouble.

(WEB)

Psalm 145:18–19

Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on

him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of those who fear

him. He also will hear their cry, and will save them.

(ERV)

Psalm 91:15

When my followers call to me, I will answer them. I will be

with them when they are in trouble. I will

rescue them and honor them.

(ICB)

Psalm 94:14–15

The Lord won’t leave his people. He will not give up his children.

Judgment will again be fair. And all who are honest will follow it.

(ICB)

Psalm 91:9

The Lord is your protection. You have made

God Most High your place of safety.

(WEB)

Psalm 33:20

Our soul has waited for Yahweh. He is our help and our shield.

(ERV)

Psalm 46:7

The Lord All-Powerful is with us. The God

of Jacob is our place of safety.

(WEB)

Psalm 145:20

Yahweh preserves all those who love him,

but all the wicked he will destroy.

(ERV)

Nehemiah 9:19

You are very kind, so you didn’t leave them in the desert. You

didn’t take the tall cloud away from them by day. You con-

tinued to lead them. You didn’t take the column of fire

away from them at night. You continued to light

their path and to show them which way to go.

(ICB)

Luke 1:71

God will save us from our enemies and from

the power of all those who hate us.

(ICB)

John 16:32

Listen to me. A time is coming when you will be scattered. Each

 of you will be scattered to his own home. That time is now here.

You will leave me. I will be alone. But I am never really

alone. Why? Because the Father is with me.

(ICB)

John 17:15

I am not asking you to take them out of the world. But I am

asking that you keep them safe from the Evil One.

(ICB)

2 Peter 2:9

And so the Lord knows how to save those who serve him.

He will save them when troubles come. And the Lord

will hold evil people and punish them, while

waiting for the Judgment Day.

(CEV)

2 Samuel 22:4

I praise you, our Lord! I prayed to you, and

you rescued me from my enemies.

(ERV)

Nehemiah 4:14

After looking over everything, I stood up and spoke to the

 important families, the officials, and the rest of the people.

I said, "Don’t be afraid of our enemies. Remember

the Lord, who is great and powerful!

(NLT)

Proverbs 8:17

I love all who love me. Those who

search will surely find me.

Angry

The strong feeling of being very annoyed.

(ERV)

*** James 1:19–20 ***

My dear brothers and sisters, always be more willing to listen

than to speak. Keep control of your anger. Anger

does not help you live the way God wants.

(CEV)

Proverbs 29:11

Don’t be a fool and quickly lose your

temper—be sensible and patient.

(ICB)

Ephesians 4:31–32

Do not be bitter or angry or mad. Never shout angrily or

say things to hurt others. Never do anything evil.

(ERV)

Psalm 78:38

But God was merciful. He forgave their sins and did

not destroy them. Many times he held back his

anger. He never let it get out of control.

(ICB)

Ephesians 4:26–27

When you are angry, do not sin. And do not go

on being angry all day. Do not give the

devil a way to defeat you.

(ICB)

Psalm 37:8

Don’t get angry. Don’t be upset; it only leads to trouble.

(CEV)

Colossians 3:12–13, 15

God loves you and has chosen you as his own special people.

So be gentle, kind, humble, meek, and patient. Put up with

each other, and forgive anyone who does you wrong, just

as Christ has forgiven you… let the peace that comes

from Christ control your thoughts. And be grateful.

(ICB)

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person causes trouble. A

person who gets angry sins a lot.

(ICB)

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger. But

an unkind answer will cause more anger.

(NLT)

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered person starts fights; a

cool-tempered person stops them.

(ERV)

Proverbs 22:24–25

Don’t be friends with people who become angry easily. Don’t

stay around quick-tempered people. If you do, you may

learn to be like them. Then you will have the

same problems they do.

(ERV)

Job 18:4

Your anger is hurting no one but you. Do you think this

world was made for you alone? Do you think God

should move mountains just to satisfy you?

(ICB)

Proverbs 27:4

Anger is cruel. It destroys like a flood.

(ERV)

Job 36:18

Job, don’t let your anger fill you with doubt about God. And

don’t let the price of forgiveness turn you away.

(NLT)

Proverbs 19:19

Hot-tempered people must pay the penalty. If you rescue

them once, you will have to do it again.

(ERV)

Matthew 5:22

But I tell you, don’t be angry with anyone. If you are

angry with others, you will be judged.

(GNT)

Proverbs 14:17

People with a hot temper do foolish things.

(NLT)

Proverbs 14:29

People with understanding control their anger;

a hot temper shows great foolishness.

(ICB)

Psalm 37:7

Wait and trust the Lord. Don’t be upset when others get

rich or when someone else’s plans succeed.

(ICB)

Proverbs 29:8

People who make fun of others cause trouble in a

city. But wise people calm anger down.

(GNT)

Proverbs 30:33

If you stir up anger, you get into trouble.

(CEV)

Proverbs 17:27

It makes a lot of sense to be a person

of few words and to stay calm.

(CEV)

Proverbs 25:15

Patience and gentle talk can convince a

ruler and overcome any problem.

(CEV)

Proverbs 13:2

You will be well rewarded for saying something kind, but all

some people think about is how to be cruel and mean.

(GNT)

Proverbs 21:23

If you want to stay out of trouble, be careful what you say.

(ICB)

Job 5:2

Foolish anger kills a person. And jealousy

kills a weak-minded person

(NLT)

Proverbs 13:3

Those who control their tongue will have a long life,

opening your mouth can ruin everything.

(NLT)

Proverbs 19:3

People ruin their lives by their own foolishness

and then are angry at the Lord.

Arguing

To debate, disagree or discuss opposing or different viewpoints.

(ERV)

*** Proverbs 13:10 ***

Pride causes arguments, but those

who listen to others are wise.

(ICB)

2 Timothy 2:14

Continue teaching these things. And warn people before God

not to argue about words. Arguing about words does

not help anyone and it ruins those who listen.

(CEV)

Proverbs 17:1

A dry crust of bread eaten in peace and quiet is better

than a feast eaten where everyone argues.

(GNT)

Philippians 2:14

Do everything without complaining or arguing.

(ERV)

Romans 13:13

We should not cause arguments and trouble or be jealous.

(ERV)

2 Timothy 2:24

As a servant of the Lord you must not argue. You must

be kind to everyone. You must be a good

teacher, and you must be patient.

(NLT)

Proverbs 18:19

Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.

(CEV)

James 4:1

Why do you fight and argue with each other? Isn’t it because

you are full of selfish desires that fight to control your body?

(GNT)

Proverbs 20:3

Any fool can start arguments; the honorable

thing is to stay out of them.

(ICB)

2 Timothy 2:23

Stay away from foolish and stupid arguments. You know

that such arguments grow into bigger arguments.

(CEV)

Titus 3:10–11

Warn troublemakers once or twice. Then don’t have anything

else to do with them. You know that their minds are twisted,

and their own sins show how guilty they are.

(ERV)

Proverbs 10:8

The wise accept instruction, but fools argue

and bring trouble on themselves.

(ERV)

1 Timothy 6:20–21

Timothy, God has trusted you with many things. Keep these

things safe. Stay away from people who talk about useless

things that are not from God and who argue against you

with a knowledge that is not knowledge at all. Some

people who claim to have that knowledge have

gone completely away from what we believe.

God’s grace be with you all.

(GNT)

Proverbs 26:21

Charcoal keeps the embers glowing, wood keeps the fire

burning, and troublemakers keep arguments alive.

(ERV)

Proverbs 18:6

Fools say things to start arguments.

(ERV)

Proverbs 22:10

Get rid of the proud who laugh at what is right, and trouble will

leave with them. All arguments and insults will end.

(ERV)

1 Corinthians 1:20

So what does this say about the philosopher, the law expert,

or anyone in this world who is skilled in making clever

arguments? God has made the wisdom

of the world look foolish.

(CEV)

Proverbs 17:14

The start of an argument is like a water leak—so

stop it before real trouble breaks out.

(CEV)

Proverbs 26:20

Where there is no fuel a fire goes out; where there

is no gossip arguments come to an end.

(ERV)

Job 6:25

Honest words are powerful, but your

arguments prove nothing.

(ERV)

Job 13:12

The wise sayings you quote are worthless.

Your arguments are as weak as clay.

(ERV)

Proverbs 29:9

If someone who is wise tries to settle a problem with

a fool, the fool will argue and say stupid

things, and they will never agree.

(ICB)

Proverbs 29:22

An angry person causes trouble. A person

who easily gets angry sins a lot.

(NLT)

Proverbs 29:20

There is more hope for a fool than for some-

one who speaks without thinking.

(NLT)

Proverbs 26:17

Interfering in someone else’s argument is

as foolish as yanking a dog’s ears.

(CEV)

Proverbs 17:27

It makes a lot of sense to be a person of

few words and to stay calm.

(NLT)

Proverbs 17:28

Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent;

with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.

(CEV)

Proverbs 18:2

Fools have no desire to learn; they would

much rather give their own opinion.

(CEV)

Proverbs 18:7

Saying foolish things is like setting

a trap to destroy yourself.

(NLT)

Romans 14:1

Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue

with them about what they think is right or wrong.

(ERV)

Proverbs 18:13

Let people finish speaking before you try to answer them. That

way you will not embarrass yourself and look foolish.

(ERV)

Proverbs 18:17

The first person to speak always seems right until

someone comes and asks the right questions.

(ICB)

Job 13:5

I wish you would just stop talking.

Then you would really be wise.

(GNT)

Proverbs 15:28

Good people think before they answer. Evil people

have a quick reply, but it causes trouble.

(ERV)

Proverbs 18:21

The tongue can speak words that bring life or death. Those

who love to talk must be ready to accept what it brings.

(GNT)

Proverbs 21:23

If you want to stay out of trouble, be careful what you say.

(ERV)

Proverbs 24:28

Don’t speak against someone without a good

reason, or you will appear foolish.

(ERV)

Matthew 15:11

It is not what people put in their mouth that makes them wrong.

It is what comes out of their mouth that makes them wrong.

(GNT)

Proverbs 12:18

Thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any

sword, but wisely spoken words can heal.

(CEV)

Proverbs 13:2

You will be rewarded for saying something kind, but all some

people think about is how to be cruel and mean.

(GNT)

Proverbs 23:16

I will be proud when I hear you speaking words of wisdom.

(ICB)

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb. They

make a person happy and healthy.

Arrogant

To be rude, acting as if you are more important, proud, better, or smarter than other people.

(ERV)

*** Luke 14:11 ***

Everyone who makes themselves important will be made

humble. But everyone who makes themselves

humble will be made important."

(ERV)

Matthew 23:12

People who think they are better than others will be made

humble. But people who humble themselves

will be made great.

(CEV)

Romans 12:16

Be friendly with everyone. Don’t be proud and feel

that you are smarter than others. Make

friends with ordinary people.

(ERV)

Proverbs 9:12

If you become wise, it will be for your own good. If you are rude

and show no respect, you are the one who will suffer.

(ICB)

Romans 12:3

Do not think that you are better than you are. You must

see yourself as you really are. Decide what you

are by the amount of faith God has given you.

(ERV)

Proverbs 30:32

If you have become foolish enough to become proud

and make plans against other people, stop

and think about what you are doing.

(ERV)

1 Corinthians 4:6

Follow what the Scriptures say. Then you will not

brag about one person and criticize another.

(NLT)

James 4:10

Humble yourselves before the Lord,

and he will lift you up in honor.

(ERV)

Proverbs 21:24

Proud people think they are better than others.

They show they are evil by what they do.

(ICB)

Proverbs 18:12

People who are proud will be ruined. But those

who are not proud will be honored.

(GNT)

Proverbs 19:25

Arrogance should be punished, so that people who don’t

know any better can learn a lesson. If you are wise,

you will learn when you are corrected.

(ERV)

Proverbs 22:10

Get rid of the proud who laugh at what is right, and trouble will

leave with them. All arguments and insults will end.

(CEV)

2 Samuel 22:28

You rescue the humble, but you look for

ways to put down the proud.

(ERV)

Proverbs 21:4

Proud looks and proud thoughts are sins.

They show a person is evil.

(ERV)

Proverbs 11:2

Proud and boastful people will be shamed.

(ERV)

Proverbs 30:13

Some people are so proud of themselves,

and they look down on everyone else.

(CEV)

Colossians 3:12, 15

God loves you and has chosen you as his own special people.

So be gentle, kind, humble, meek, and patient. Each one of

you is part of the body of Christ, and you were chosen to

live together in peace. So let the peace that comes

from Christ control your thoughts. And be grateful.

(GNT)

Proverbs 16:5

The Lord hates everyone who is arrogant; he

will never let them escape punishment.

(ERV)

Acts 10:34

Peter began to speak: I really understand now that God does

not consider some people to be better than others.

(ERV)

Psalm 51:17

The sacrifice that God wants is a humble spirit. God, you

will not turn away someone who comes with a

humble heart and is willing to obey you.

(ERV)

Psalm 75:6–7

There is no power on earth that can make a person important.

God is the judge. He decides who will be important. He

lifts one person up and brings another down.

(ERV)

Psalm 131:1

Lord, I don’t feel proud. I don’t see myself as better than others.

I am not thinking about doing great things or

reaching impossible goals.

(GNT)

Job 5:11

Yes, it is God who raises the humble and

gives joy to all who mourn.

(ERV)

Job 5:12–13

He spoils the plans of even the smartest people so that they will

not succeed. He catches those who think they are wise in their

own clever traps and brings to an end their evil plans.

(ERV)

Job 32:21–22

I will treat you the same as I would treat anyone else. I will

not praise you to win your favor. I cannot treat one

person better than another. If I did, God

my Maker would punish me!

(ICB)

Proverbs 16:18

Pride will destroy a person. A proud attitude leads to ruin.

(ERV)

Proverbs 16:19

It is better to be a humble person living among the poor

than to share the wealth among the proud.

(CEV)

Proverbs 6:16–17

There are six or seven kinds of people the Lord doesn’t like:

Those who are too proud or tell lies or murder.

(ERV)

Proverbs 13:10

Pride causes arguments, but those

who listen to others are wise.

(NLT)

Psalm 138:6

Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble,

but he keeps his distance from the proud.

(ERV)

Psalm 147:6

The Lord supports the humble, but he shames the wicked.

(ERV)

Proverbs 3:34

He will humiliate those who make fun of others,

but he is kind to those who are humble.

(WEB)

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom.

Before honor is humility.

(ERV)

Galatians 6:2–4

Help each other with your troubles. When you do this, you are

obeying the law of Christ. If you think you are too important

to do this, you are only fooling yourself. Don’t compare

yourself with others. Just look at your own work…

(ICB)

Jude v. 16

These people always complain and blame others. They always

do the evil things they want to do. They brag about them-

selves. The only reason they say good things about

other people is to get what they want.

(ICB)

Luke 1:52

God brings down rulers from their thrones,

and he raises up the humble.

(ICB)

2 Corinthians 10:12

We do not dare put ourselves in the same group with those who

think that they are very important. We do not compare our-

selves to them. They use themselves to measure them-

selves, and they judge themselves by what they them-

selves are. This shows that they know nothing.

(NLT)

Job 33:6

Look, you and I both belong to God.

I, too, was formed from clay.

(ERV)

Psalm 119:21

You tell the proud how angry you are with them.

(ERV)

Proverbs 9:7–8

Criticize a person who is rude and shows no respect, and you will

 only get insults. Correct the wicked, and you will only get hurt.

Don’t correct such people, or they will hate you. But

correct those who are wise, and they will love you.

(GNT)

Proverbs 18:23

When the poor speak, they have to be polite, but

when the rich answer, they are rude.

(NLT)

Proverbs 29:23

Pride ends in humiliation, while

humility brings honor.

(CEV)

Psalm 34:12–14

Do you want to live and enjoy a long life? Then don’t

say cruel things and don’t tell lies. Do good

instead of evil and try to live at peace.

(GNT)

Psalm 59:12

Sin is on their lips; all their words are sinful; may they be

caught in their pride! Because they curse and lie.

(ERV)

Psalm 123:3–4

Lord, be merciful to us, because we have been insulted much

too long. We have had enough of the hateful words of

those proud people who make fun of us

and show us no respect.

(CEV)

Job 35:12

God won’t listen to the prayers

of proud and evil people.

(ICB)

Proverbs 29:27

Good people hate those who are dishonest. And

the wicked hate those who are honest.

(GNT)

Proverbs 8:13

To honor the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and

arrogance, evil ways and false words.

(ICB)

Proverbs 14:16

A wise person is careful and stays out of trouble. But

a foolish person is quick to act and careless.

(GNT)

Proverbs 27:2

Let other people praise you—even

strangers; never do it yourself.

(ERV)

Proverbs 14:19

Good people will defeat those who are evil, and the wicked

will be forced to show respect to those who live right.

Arrogant or Humble

(ERV)

*** Matthew 23:12 ***

People who think they are better than others will

be made humble. But people who humble

themselves will be made great.

(ERV)

Proverbs 16:2

People think that whatever they do is right, but

the Lord judges their reason for doing it.

(ICB)

Hebrews 4:13

Nothing in all the world can be hidden from God. Everything

is clear and lies open before him. And to him we

must explain the way we have lived.

(NLT)

Colossians 3:25

But if you do what is wrong, you will be paid back for the

wrong you have done. For God has no favorites.

(CEV)

Proverbs 29:1

If you keep being stubborn after many warn-

ings, you will suddenly discover

you have gone too far.

(NLT)

Proverbs 19:3

People ruin their own lives by their own foolish-

ness and then are angry at the Lord.

(ERV)

Job 36:15–16

God saves those who suffer by using their suffering. He uses

their troubles to speak in a way that makes them listen. "In

fact, God wants to help you out of your troubles. He wants

to take away your burdens that are crushing you.

(ERV)

Acts 17:27

God wanted people to look for him, and perhaps in

searching all around for him, they would find

him. But he is not far from any of us.

(GNT)

Proverbs 16:3

Ask the Lord to bless your plans, and you will

be successful in carrying them out.

(CEV)

1 Kings 2:3

Do what the Lord your God commands and follow his

teachings. Obey everything written in the law of

Moses. Then you will be a success, no

matter what you do or where you go.

(GNT)

Proverbs 19:23

Obey the Lord and you will live a long

life, content and safe from harm.

Attitude

Your opinions and feelings about something or someone.

(NLT)

*** 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 ***

Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circum-

stances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

(GNT)

Philippians 2:14–15

Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may

be innocent and pure as God’s perfect children, who live in

a world of corrupt and sinful people. You must shine

among them like stars lighting up the sky.

(GNT)

Colossians 3:23–24

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you

were working for the Lord and not for people. Remember

that the Lord will give you as a reward what he

has kept for his people. For Christ

is the real Master you serve.

(ERV)

Romans 13:14

But be like the Lord Jesus Christ, so that when people see

what you do, they will see Christ. Don’t think about

how to satisfy the desires of your sinful self.

(ERV)

Proverbs 4:1–2

Children, listen to your father’s teaching. Pay attention

and you will learn how to learn. The advice I give is

good, so don’t ever forget what I teach you.

(CEV)

Proverbs 17:6

Grandparents are proud of their grandchildren, and

children should be proud of their parents.

(CEV)

Philippians 4:8

Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure,

right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don’t ever stop thinking

about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.

(ERV)

Proverbs 19:8

Be a friend to yourself; do all you can to be wise. Try

hard to understand, and you will be rewarded.

(CEV)

Proverbs 24:19–20

Don’t let evil people worry you or make you jealous. They will

soon be gone like the flame of a lamp that burns out.

(GNT)

Proverbs 15:15

The life of the poor is a constant struggle,

but happy people always enjoy life.

(WEB)

Proverbs 23:22

Listen to your father, who gave you life,