I have a friend that lives in a very rough neighborhood. A gang wants him dead. He's used to this type of thing but at the same time he's very scared. What are some verses that I can give him?
Also, prayers would be nice...
for not only him but his brother too
Thank you
2007-10-20 07:29:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Fear not them that can kill the body, but fear them which can kill the body and soul. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again.
Jesus knew he was going to be killed, but He also knew that only His body would be crucified, but His spirit would be resurrected, therefore He was not afraid to die, and He endured the pain. He willingly laid down His life so that He may live again. Do not fear the death of your body, fear the death of your soul. Preach the Word to those who would kill you, but forgive them, for they know not what they do, kills their souls.
2007-10-20 07:45:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To star with I am not responsible for any actions tooken. So use your judgement on wether you choose or not to take all or any of my opions on this matter. In other words I am not to be held responsible. Now that thats is over with get out of there, get police protection (that may not be possible cause in those area the police are often corrupt.), or load up the gun and fight back. No verses can help him it has to be his actions and based on those actions he will pay the price for what ever happens. For every action always has a raction no matter how little the action.
Blessed be (no I am not a christain. Pagan if you must know)
2007-10-20 07:45:08 · answer #2 · answered by black_dragon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are plenty of verses that say things about maintaining integrity is more important than life, but life is precious. I think I'd go with the quote from American history" "Go west, young man." Actually, moving in any direction would be better than staying where your friend is.
2007-10-20 07:44:16 · answer #3 · answered by alikij 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know God expects us to help ourselves too,it would be a good idea for this family to get out of there before one of them is killed.
The whole town is flooded and the waters are rising higher and higher so all the people get away to safety except one man who climbs onto the roof of his house and prays to God for help.
Shortly after this a boat comes along and a voice shouts `jump in` but the man replies `n`o` the Lord will help me go away.
In a little while a police helicopter hovers overhead and drops a rope ladder but still the man refuse help saying,Go away the Lord will help me`
Finally he is drowned and finds himself facing God and he asks`How come you never helped me God,I trusted in You` and God replies,I sent you a boat and a helicopter!
2007-10-20 07:39:00 · answer #4 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Psalms 56:11--In God I have put my trust. I shall not be afraid.
What can earthling man do to me?
Psalms 121 1-8--I shall raise my eyes to the mountains.
From where will my help come? 2 My help is from Jehovah,
The Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He cannot possibly allow your foot to totter. The One guarding you cannot possibly be drowsy. 4 Look! He will not be drowsy nor go to sleep,
He that is guarding Israel. 5 Jehovah is guarding you.
Jehovah is your shade on your right hand. 6 By day the sun itself will not strike you, Nor the moon by night. 7 Jehovah himself will guard you against all calamity. He will guard your soul. 8 Jehovah himself will guard your going out and your coming in From now on and to time indefinite.
Romans 8:31--31 What, then, shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who will be against us?
Hope all that helps! Best wishes to you and your friend! :-)
2007-10-20 07:46:00 · answer #5 · answered by suzyqnelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wel l common sense will tell you. If someone wants you dead. most people should let the cops know.
That their life is being threatened.
Or go to the states attorneys office. and give them the names of theese persons. So at least if anything does happen they will have the subspects names.
Is he that stupid?
Go to to the cops.
2007-10-20 07:40:56 · answer #6 · answered by jc7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prayer to St. Michael
St. Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray, and do thou O' prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell, Satan and all the evil spirits, who roam the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
2007-10-20 07:40:30 · answer #7 · answered by The Cub 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psalm 27:1 --> The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?
Luke 12:4-6 --> I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him.
2007-10-20 07:42:33 · answer #8 · answered by Serious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psalm 23, the WHOLE book of Job- to show no matter what God is still there... etc.. I know lots.. I just can't think of all of them off the top of my head... message me for more..
2007-10-20 07:37:35 · answer #9 · answered by justagirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2007-10-20 07:35:52 · answer #10 · answered by Matt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋