Trust in what God tells you, not what the world tells you:
"Send men to spy out the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the children of Israel;" Numbers 13:2
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
Let God be your guide:
"Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, for in You do I trust; cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You." Psalm 143:8
"Direct my steps by Your word, and let no iniquity have dominion over me." Psalm 119:133
"Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass." Psalm 37:5
"The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way." Psalm 37:23
"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye." Psalm 32:8
"I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel; my heart also instructs me in the night seasons." Psalm 16:7
"He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks wisely will be delivered." Proverbs 28:26
"There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the Lord’s counsel-that will stand." Proverbs 19:21
"Uphold my steps in Your paths, that my footsteps may not slip." Psalm 17:5
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your
paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
"A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." Proverbs 16:9
"A man’s steps are of the Lord; how then can a man understand his own way?" Proverbs 20:24
"The preparations of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord." Proverbs 16:1
"I will stand my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me, and what I will answer when I am corrected." Habakkuk 2:1
"But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night." Psalm 1:2
"Direct my steps by Your word, and let no iniquity have dominion over me." Psalm 119:133
"Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass." Psalm 37:5
"The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way." Psalm 37:23
"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye." Psalm 32:8
"I will bless the Lord who has given me counsel; my heart also instructs me in the night seasons." Psalm 16:7
"He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but whoever walks wisely will be delivered." Proverbs 28:26
"There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the Lord’s counsel-that will stand." Proverbs 19:21
"Uphold my steps in Your paths, that my footsteps may not slip." Psalm 17:5
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your
paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
"A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." Proverbs 16:9
"A man’s steps are of the Lord; how then can a man understand his own way?" Proverbs 20:24
"The preparations of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord." Proverbs 16:1
"I will stand my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me, and what I will answer when I am corrected." Habakkuk 2:1
"But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night." Psalm 1:2
Led by the Holy Spirit:
"Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,"…"Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region." Luke 4:1,14
"As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." Acts 13:2
"it seems good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, most excellent
Theophilus." Luke 1:3
"And after they had stayed there for a time, they were sent back with greetings from the brethren to the apostles. However, it seemed good to Silas to remain there. Paul and Barnabas also remained in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also."…"Then the contention became so sharp that they parted from one another. And so Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus; but Paul chose Silas and departed, being commended by the brethren to the grace of God. And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches."
Acts 15:33-35,39-41
"After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them." Acts 16:7
"As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." Acts 13:2
"it seems good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, most excellent
Theophilus." Luke 1:3
"And after they had stayed there for a time, they were sent back with greetings from the brethren to the apostles. However, it seemed good to Silas to remain there. Paul and Barnabas also remained in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also."…"Then the contention became so sharp that they parted from one another. And so Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus; but Paul chose Silas and departed, being commended by the brethren to the grace of God. And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches."
Acts 15:33-35,39-41
"After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them." Acts 16:7
Do not grieve the Holy Spirit:
"But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit; so He turned Himself against them as an enemy, and He fought against them." Isaiah 63:10
"But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. But Peter said, ‘Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God. Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last." Acts 5:1-5
"And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption." Ephesians 4:30
"But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. But Peter said, ‘Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God. Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last." Acts 5:1-5
"And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption." Ephesians 4:30
How not to be led:
"Give no regard to mediums and familiar spirits; do not seek after them, to be defiled by them: I am the Lord your God." Leviticus 19:31
"When you come into the land which the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominations of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, or one who practices witchcraft, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, or one who conjures spells, or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead. For all who do these things are an abomination to the Lord, and because of these abominations the Lord your God drives them out from before you." Deuteronomy 18:9-12
"There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." Proverbs 16:25
"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?" Jeremiah 17:9
"When you come into the land which the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominations of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, or one who practices witchcraft, or a soothsayer, or one who interprets omens, or a sorcerer, or one who conjures spells, or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead. For all who do these things are an abomination to the Lord, and because of these abominations the Lord your God drives them out from before you." Deuteronomy 18:9-12
"There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." Proverbs 16:25
"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?" Jeremiah 17:9
Wise counsel:
"Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Proverbs 11:14
"Without counsel, plans go awry, but in the multitude of counselors they are established." Proverbs 15:22
"For by wise counsel you will wage your own war, and in a multitude of counselors there is safety." Proverbs 24:6
"Without counsel, plans go awry, but in the multitude of counselors they are established." Proverbs 15:22
"For by wise counsel you will wage your own war, and in a multitude of counselors there is safety." Proverbs 24:6
Don't sign notes of debt for others:
"A man devoid of understanding shakes hands in a pledge, and becomes surety for his friend. Proverbs 17:18
"My son, if you become surety for your friend, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, you are snared by the words of your mouth;" Proverbs 6:1-2
"He who is surety for a stranger will suffer, but one who hates being surety is secure." Proverbs 11:15
"My son, if you become surety for your friend, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, you are snared by the words of your mouth;" Proverbs 6:1-2
"He who is surety for a stranger will suffer, but one who hates being surety is secure." Proverbs 11:15
Wisdom:
"[Wisdom] was [God's] constant delight, rejoicing always in [God's] presence." Proverb 8:30 [NLT]
"Joyful are those who listen to [wisdom]." Proverbs 8:34
"For whoever finds [wisdom] finds life and receives favor from the Lord." Proverbs 8:35
"A wise man is strong, Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength" Proverbs 24:5
"The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get." Proverbs 21:20 [NLT]
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" Psalm 111:10
"True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honor, and long life." Proverbs 22:4 [NLT]
"She [Wisdom] offers you long life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left." Proverbs 3:16 [NLT]
"So God replied, "Because you have asked for wisdom in governing my people with justice and have not asked for a long life or wealth or the death of your enemies— I will give you what you asked for! I will give you a wise and understanding heart such as no one else has had or ever will have! And I will also give you what you did not ask for—riches and fame! No other king in all the world will be compared to you for the rest of your life!" 1 Kings 3:11-13 [NLT]
"Joyful are those who listen to [wisdom]." Proverbs 8:34
"For whoever finds [wisdom] finds life and receives favor from the Lord." Proverbs 8:35
"A wise man is strong, Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength" Proverbs 24:5
"The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get." Proverbs 21:20 [NLT]
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" Psalm 111:10
"True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honor, and long life." Proverbs 22:4 [NLT]
"She [Wisdom] offers you long life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left." Proverbs 3:16 [NLT]
"So God replied, "Because you have asked for wisdom in governing my people with justice and have not asked for a long life or wealth or the death of your enemies— I will give you what you asked for! I will give you a wise and understanding heart such as no one else has had or ever will have! And I will also give you what you did not ask for—riches and fame! No other king in all the world will be compared to you for the rest of your life!" 1 Kings 3:11-13 [NLT]
Our minds:
Phroneo – φρονέω: to direct the mind to, to seek for. “Essentially equates to personal opinion fleshing itself out in action (see J. Thayer)."
"For those who live according to the flesh [sarka (σάρκα)] set their minds on [phronousin (φρονοῦσιν)] the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit [neuma (πνεῦμα)] , (set their minds on) the things of the Spirit." Romans 8:5
"Set your mind on [phroneite (φρονεῖτε)] things above, not on things on the earth." Colossians 3:2
"Now He who searches the hearts [kardias (καρδίας)] knows what the mind [phronema (φρόνημα)] of the Spirit [pneumatos (πνεύματος)] is, because He makes
intercession for the saints according to the will of God." Romans 8:27
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear [deilias (δειλίας)], but of power [dynameos (δυνάμεως)] and of love [agapes (ἀγάπης)] and of a sound mind [sophronismou (σωφρονισμοῦ)]." 2 Timothy 1:7
Noos – νοός: frame of mind, thought, understanding, reason, intellect.
"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind [noos (νοός)], that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Romans 12:2
"To the pure all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; but even their mind [nous (νοῦς)] and conscience (as the inward moral and spiritual frame) [syneidesis (συνείδησις )]are defiled." Titus 1:15
"And He opened their understanding [noun (νοῦν)], that they might comprehend the Scriptures." Luke 24:45
"And so, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God or approve of Him or consider Him worth the knowing, God gave them over to a base and condemned mind [noun (νοῦν)] to do things not proper or decent but loathsome," Romans 1:28 [AMP]
Noema – νόημα (N): perception, (thought, purpose, design) understanding, mind.
[Noeo – νοέω (V): to intend, to perceive, to see, to understand.]
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God,
which surpasses all understanding [noun (νοῦν)], will guard your hearts [kardias (καρδίας)] and minds [noemata (νοήματα)] through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7
"But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds [noemata (νοήματα)] the god of the age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them." 2 Corinthians 4:3-4
Dianoia – διανοίᾳ: mind, thinking, understanding; this is a part of the inner person that thinks and processes information into understanding, including the making of choices, the seat of which is the heart.
"Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love [agapeseis (Ἀγαπήσεις)] the Lord your God with all your heart [kardia (καρδίᾳ)], with all your
soul [psyche (ψυχῇ)], and with all your mind [dianoia (διανοίᾳ)].’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love [agapeseis
(Ἀγαπήσεις)] your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets." Matthew 22:37-40
"And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of the world, according to the prince of the
power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling
the desires of the flesh [sarkos (σαρκὸς)] and of the mind [dianoion (διανοιῶν)], and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others." Ephesians 2:1-3
Fear:
Eulabetheis – εὐλαβηθεὶς: conducting oneself carefully, cautiously, and circumspectly with reverence towards God.
"As He also says in another place: ‘You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek’; who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death, and was heard because of His godly
fear [eulabeias (εὐλαβείας)], though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered." Hebrews 5:6-8
"By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear [eulabetheis (εὐλαβηθεὶς)], prepared an ark for
the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith." Hebrews 11:7
Deilia – δειλία: cowardice, timidity.
"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid [deiliato (δειλιάτω)]." John 14:27
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear [deilias (δειλίας)], but of power [dynameos (δυνάμεως)] and of love [agapes (ἀγάπης)] and of a sound mind [sophronismou (σωφρονισμοῦ)]." 2 Timothy 1:7
Phobos – φόβος: panic flight, terror.
"And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world. Such love [agape (ἀγάπῃ)] has no fear [phobos (φόβος)], because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love." 1 John 4:17-18 [NLT]
"Do not fear [phobou (φοβοῦ)] any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life." Revelation 2:10
"And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear [phobeisthe (φοβεῖσθε)] Him who is able to destroy both soul [psyche (ψυχὴν)] and body [soma (σῶμα)] in hell." Matthew 10:28
"Those [elders who rule] who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear [phobon (φόβον)]" 1 Timothy 5:20
"Honor [timesate (τιμήσατε)] all people. Love [agapate (ἀγαπᾶτε)] the brotherhood. Fear [phobeisthe (φοβεῖσθε)] God. Honor [timate (τιμᾶτε)] the king." 1 Peter 2:17
"And His mercy is on those who fear [phoboumenois (φοβουμένοις)] Him from generation to generation." Luke 1:50
"Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love [agapato (ἀγαπάτω)] his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects [phobetai (φοβῆται)] her husband." Ephesians 5:33
Love:
"And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world. Such love [agape (ἀγάπῃ)] has no fear [phobos (φόβος)], because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love." 1 John 4:17-18 [NLT]
"For love is as strong as death; ardent love is as unrelenting as Sheol. Love’s flames are fiery flames— the blaze of the Lord." Song of Solomon 8:6 [HCSB]
Agape – ἀγάπη: an action, sacrificial, unconditional love, the highest form of love.
"But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love [agape (ἀγάπη)]." 1 John 4:8 [NLT]
"This is My commandment, that you love [agapate (ἀγαπᾶτε)] one another as I have loved [egapesa (ἠγάπησα)] you. Greater love [agapen (ἀγάπην)] has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. You are My friends if you do whatever I command you." John 15:12-14
"Husbands, love [agapate (ἀγαπᾶτε)] your wives, just as Christ also loved [egapesen (ἠγάπησεν)] the church and gave Himself for her." Ephesians 5:25
"Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love [agapato (ἀγαπάτω)] his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects [phobetai (φοβῆται)] her husband." Ephesians 5:33
"Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love [agapeseis (Ἀγαπήσεις)] the Lord your God with all your heart [kardia (καρδίᾳ)], with all your soul [psyche (ψυχῇ)],
and with all your mind [dianoia (διανοίᾳ)].’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love [agapeseis (Ἀγαπήσεις)] your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets." Matthew 22:37-40
"I pray that your love [agape (ἀγάπη)] will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding." Philippians 1:9 [NLT]
"Let no one seek his own, but each one the other’s well-being." 1 Corinthians 10:24
"Let love [agape (ἀγάπη)] be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good." Romans 12:9
"Love [agape (ἀγάπη)] suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails." 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
"And now abide faith, hope, love [agape (ἀγάπη)], these three; but the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13
"So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon, son of Jonah, do you love [agapas (ἀγαπᾷς)] Me more than these?’ He said to Him, ‘Yes, Lord; You know that I love [philo (φιλῶ)] You.’ He said to him, ‘Feed My lambs.’ He said to him again a second time, ‘Simon, son of Jonah, do you love [agapas (ἀγαπᾷς)] Me?’ He said to Him, ‘Yes, Lord; You know that I love [philo (φιλῶ)] You.’ He said to him, ‘Tend My sheep.’ He said to him the third time, ‘Simon, son of Jonah, do you love [phileis (φιλεῖς)] Me?’ Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, ‘Do you love [phileis (φιλεῖς)] Me?’ And he said to Him, ‘Lord, You know all things; You know that I love [philo (φιλῶ)] You.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed My sheep. Most assuredly, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish.’" John 21:15-18
Phileo – φιλέω: a feeling of friendship. to love, cherish, regard with affection, be fond of, delight in a thing,
"For the Father loves [philei (φιλεῖ)] the Son, and shows Him all things that He Himself does; and He will show Him greater works than these, that you may marvel." John 5:20
"Therefore the sisters sent to Him, saying, ‘Lord, behold, he whom You love [phileis (φιλεῖς)] is sick.’" John 11:3
"He who loves [philon (φιλῶν)] father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me." Matthew 10:37
"Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren [philadelphian (φιλαδελφίαν)], love [agapesate (ἀγαπήσατε)] one another fervently with a pure heart." 1 Peter 1:22
"Be kindly affectionate [philostorgoi (φιλόστοργοι)] to one another with brotherly love [philadelphia (φιλαδελφίᾳ)], in honor giving preference to one another;" Romans 12:10
Storgous – στόργους: a feeling of natural or instinctive affection, affection to kindred.
"And so, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God or approve of Him or consider Him worth the knowing, God gave them over to a base and condemned mind to do things not proper or decent but loathsome," Romans 1:28 [AMP] … to be "unloving (without natural affection) [astorgous (ἀστόργους)]." Romans 1:31
Choosing a mate:
"He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord." Proverbs 18:22
"For three things the earth is perturbed, Yes, for four it cannot bear up: for a servant when he reigns, a fool when he is filled with food, a hateful woman when she is married, and a maidservant who succeeds her mistress." Proverbs 30:21-23
"A gracious woman retains honor…." Proverbs 11:16
"As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a lovely woman who lacks discretion." Proverbs 11:22
"A satisfied soul loathes the honeycomb, but to a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet." Proverbs 27:7
"Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant
riches." Proverbs 24:3-4
"What is desired in a man is kindness, and a poor man is better than a liar." Proverbs 19:22
"Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of
gain."….."She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness."…."Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates." Proverbs 31:10-11,26,30-31
"Do not let your adornment be merely outward-arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel-rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God." 1 Peter 3:3-4
"Prepare your outside work, make it fit for yourself in the field; and afterward build your house." Proverbs 24:27
"A continual dripping on a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike; whoever restrains her restrains the wind, and grasps oil with his right hand." Proverbs 27:15-16
"An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones." Proverbs 12:4
"Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband. The wife does not have authority over her
own body, but the husband does. And likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again so that Satan does not tempt you because of your lack of self-control." …"but if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion." 1 Corinthians 7:3-5,9
"Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her,"…"So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves
himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church." Ephesians 5:24-25,28-29
"Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband." Ephesians 5:33
"Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowships has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light
with darkness?" 2 Corinthians 6:14
"For three things the earth is perturbed, Yes, for four it cannot bear up: for a servant when he reigns, a fool when he is filled with food, a hateful woman when she is married, and a maidservant who succeeds her mistress." Proverbs 30:21-23
"A gracious woman retains honor…." Proverbs 11:16
"As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a lovely woman who lacks discretion." Proverbs 11:22
"A satisfied soul loathes the honeycomb, but to a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet." Proverbs 27:7
"Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant
riches." Proverbs 24:3-4
"What is desired in a man is kindness, and a poor man is better than a liar." Proverbs 19:22
"Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of
gain."….."She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness."…."Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates." Proverbs 31:10-11,26,30-31
"Do not let your adornment be merely outward-arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel-rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God." 1 Peter 3:3-4
"Prepare your outside work, make it fit for yourself in the field; and afterward build your house." Proverbs 24:27
"A continual dripping on a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike; whoever restrains her restrains the wind, and grasps oil with his right hand." Proverbs 27:15-16
"An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones." Proverbs 12:4
"Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband. The wife does not have authority over her
own body, but the husband does. And likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again so that Satan does not tempt you because of your lack of self-control." …"but if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion." 1 Corinthians 7:3-5,9
"Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her,"…"So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves
himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church." Ephesians 5:24-25,28-29
"Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband." Ephesians 5:33
"Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowships has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light
with darkness?" 2 Corinthians 6:14
