What are your favorite bible verses?

Question

Genesis 6:5-7 is my favorite:
5 The LORD saw how great man's wickedness on the earth had become, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time. 6 The LORD was grieved that he had made man on the earth, and his heart was filled with pain. 7 So the LORD said, "I will wipe mankind, whom I have created, from the face of the earth—men and animals, and creatures that move along the ground, and birds of the air—for I am grieved that I have made them."

premaholic...do you know where in the bible that is? :)

Answer 1

2 Kings 2:23-24
It shows just what kind of god you guys follow.

Answer 2

I Ching answers:

Consultation on Sunday, August 12, 2007 at 9:32 AM.

Present: 41 Decrease

Question: What are your favorite Bible verses?

Increase and decrease are part of the natural cycle of life. As another good book puts it, "To every thing there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven." Like a reservoir that is being used to irrigate the fields, learning to accept a decrease in position or material possessions is part of preparing for increase in the future.

We may live in materialistic times, but there is no disgrace in material decrease, particularly if it represents an investment in future gain - even if that gain be in the form of learning or the development of personal character. Likewise, the inner strength that comes from bearing loss can be balanced by a corresponding increase in inner strength and insight. When letting go of material desires leads to a greater simplicity in daily life, good fortune often comes calling.

In nature, the lake evaporates to form the clouds that drop the rain which nurtures the surrounding forest. As the forest grows thick, more rain is captured for the lake. Similarly, an "evaporation" or decrease in one area of your life, may give rise to an eventual increase. A loss of responsibility at work can mean more free time; more free time may generate more career options. A decrease in material possessions can free the spirit and fill the soul.

Be mindful of the lesson of young lovers: even with a minimum of possessions, feelings of the heart can bring an unsurpassed richness to life. The smallest of actions, if sincere, have value. So remain confident, for a time of decrease may actually bode good fortune. Especially if you remain open to that possibility.

Let go of frustration, resistance and regret over whatever may be decreasing at this time. Accept the cycle.

The most specific advice with regard to your question is contained in changing line 6:

There are many different ways to acquire wealth, but the highest and most satisfying way is by increasing the common wealth of all. For supremely successful and enlightened people, their increases cause no decreases for others. They have learned to advance by generating more for all - not by maneuvering slickly to see that others get less than they do. The prosperity of such people is the good fortune of all of mankind.


Future: 19 Approach of Spring

This hexagram represents the quality of likely opportunities and challenges arising from changes that are in process now:

Spring is approaching. Good times ahead seems inevitable; there is vitality in the air. This is a most auspicious time. Like a snake emerging from hibernation, negative forces are only just beginning to stir, and can be effectively controlled. This is a time of hopeful progress, and must be used to best advantage. When approaching good fortune, conscientious work pays great dividends. A clear road lies ahead.

Act now, for at some point this ripe opportunity for advancement will be reversed. No spring lasts forever. It's always wise to stay alert and note the changing signs of the times.

Spring is always the season of new relationships. In the bounty of good times, new bonds are formed effortlessly. Relationships born in spring can serve well to warm the following autumn and winter.

Answer 3

Psalms 83:18

1 Timothy 4:3
For there will be a period of time when they will not put up with the healthful teaching but in accord with their own desires , they will accumulate teachers for themselves to have their ears tickled

Answer 4

Luke 19:27-28
27 But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them - bring them here and kill them in front of me.
28 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.

That is my favorite because it is exactly the opposite way that a god should behave. It shows that the god of the bible could not be real.

Answer 5

The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the iniquities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who in the name of charity and goodwill shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy My brothers. And you will know My name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.
Ezekiel 25:17

Answer 6

That's quite a sadistic verse for a favorite.

My favorite verse is: Ecclesiastes 1:12

"I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind."

Answer 7

John 17 verse 21 which states that whosoever believe that Jesus is the son of God will also become like Jesus as a son of God who eventualy become God in the flesh, and matthew
23 which states that Jesus came to reunite us with God and to keep us safe from the moneymaking church

Answer 8

Psalm 23

1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,

3 he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.

4 Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death, [a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.

6 Surely goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
forever.

Answer 9

I put down quite a bit of scripture here. If you are against the words in the Bible, you don't have to read it. I put it down because it is one of my favorite places in the Bible that describes what's going on now, both with those who do not believe and with those who are redeemed.

The knowledgeable Christian understands that the Holy Spirit is involved in the world. He interacts with us and guides us to understanding God and the things of God. We wouldn't really be Christians without Him. Jesus promised Him plainly here in these passages, and He held up His end of the promise; as I attest to commonly.

John 16
5 "Now I am going to him who sent me, yet none of you asks me, 'Where are you going?' 6 Because I have said these things, you are filled with grief. 7 But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. 8 When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 in regard to sin, because men do not believe in me; 10 in regard to righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; 11 and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned.

12"I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. 13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.
14 He will bring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to you. 15 All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will take from what is mine and make it known to you.

Answer 10

Is that your favorite because you have an apocayptic view on life? Or because you're a misanthope? Or because you like to point out the lunacy of the Holy Babble?

Answer 11

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in HIM shall NOT PERISH, but have EVERLASTING LIFE....John 3:16

"Behold, I am Coming quickly! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book." ... Revelation 22:7