A Guide to Using the Bible: Essentials of Faith

The bible has often been referred to as the mind of God and the state of man. The Bible is a guide here for us as promised by God; it is a guide to learn how to be loving, kind, and obedient. I know most people, when I say that, scoff about being ‘obedient’ as if they feel as though they should be allowed to make up their own laws of life as they go along. It is a pride issue for most, “it’s my life, my rules, my way.” But God’s laws are necessary to live life in harmony with others, live life productively, and live life eternally. The Ten Commandments are not multiple choice as most would like to think. In order to be a better person spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically, we must obey. Think of it, would you let your children do anything and everything they please? No, and the answer is very simpleâÂ?¦ we all must live by rules.

Life is full of chaos and pain; we have all experienced them to one degree or another. What ever problems we have in our lives we can always find the answers right there in front of us in the Bible. It is a handbook for this life provided as a gift from our Creator. No matter what the issue or problem you face you can find knowledge and comfort in scripture. There are many false religions out there so PLEASE don’t be fooled. There is only one bible. “King James Version.”

We have all seen evidence of evil, most of us on a daily basis. And, some of us have also seen our share of miracles. With all that has been prophesized in the bible and with all the knowledge and understanding within the Bible’s pages I find it difficult to believe that anyone can not see its truth and the undying love God has for all of us. Below, you will find the different problems that are faced everyday and with it will be scripture that you can read to help you through the difficult times you are experiencing.

Anger

Anger Issues– Psalms 37:8, Proverbs 16:32, James 1:19, 1 Corinthians 13
Pride– Proverbs 16:18, 2 Corinthians 3:2-5, 1John 2:16
Humility– Micah 6:8, Luke 22:26, Romans 12:3
Afflictions– Job 5:17, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Hebrews 12:11
Destruction– Proverbs 16, Matt. 7:13, Philemon 3:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:3, 1 Timothy 6:9, 2 Peter 2:1
Envy– Proverbs 24, Romans 1:29, Romans 13, 1 Corinthians 3, 1 Corinthians13, Galatians 5:21, 1 Timothy 6:4, Titus 3:3, James 4:5
Judging Others– Matt 7:1, Romans 13:4

**Mercy– Proverbs 11:17, Matt. 5:7, Luke 6:36
**Patience– Psalms 40:1, Isaiah 33:2, Acts 1:4
**Forgiveness– Psalms 1:34, Matt 6:14, Acts 5:31

Fear

Fear of man- Proverbs 29:25, Isaiah 51:12, John 12:42
Fear of God– Joshua 24:14, Ecclesiastes 12:13, 1 Peter 2:17
Fear (in general)- Genesis 22:12, Psalms 23:4, Psalms 27, Psalms 34, Psalms 56, Proverbs 3:7, Proverbs 31:30, Ecclesiastes, 12:13, Matt 10:28, Luke 12:5, Luke 12:32, Romans 8:15, Hebrews 13:6, 1 John 4:18
Courage– Joshua 1:9, Daniel 3:16-17, Philemon 1:2-8
Strength and Weakness– 1 Corinthians 1:27, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Hebrews 11:33-34
Spiritual Strength– Isaiah 40:31, Isaiah 41:10, Ephesians 3:16
Death and Sadness

Death-Psalms 107, Psalms 116, Romans 5, Revelations 2, Hebrews 9:27, John 11:26, Genesis 20:7, Job 2:9, Romans 14, 2 Corinthians 5
Sorrow– John 14, Genesis 3:16, Isaiah 53:3, 2 Corinthians 7:10, 1 Thessalonians 4:13,
Discourage– Psalms 34, Isaiah 40
Suffering– Matt 19:14, Mark 8:31, Acts 3:18, Romans 8:17, 1 Corinthians 12:26, Galatians 6:12, 2 Tim 3:12, Hebrews 11:25, 1 Peter 2:21
Disease- Psalms 103, Ecclesiastes 6:2, Ezekiel 34:4
Famine- Matt. 24:7, Mark 13:8
Pain– Psalms 116, Acts 2:24
Faith and Good Deeds

Faith/Faithfulness– Matt. 25:21, Luke 19:17, 1 Corinthians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:25, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 Tim. 1:15, 2 Tim. 2, Hebrews 10:23, Hebrews 11:11, 1 John 1:9, Rev. 2:10, Rev 2:25, Lamentations 3:23, Romans 10: 13,
Kindness– Romans 12:10, 1 Corinthians 13:4, Ephesians 4:32
Love to Neighbors– Mark 12:31, Romans 13
Charity– 2 Tim 2:22, Titus 2:2, 2 Peter 1:17
Compassion– Lamentations 3:22, Matt. 9:36, Mark 1:41, Luke 15:20, Romans 9:15, 1 Peter 3:8
Hospitality– 1 Tim 3:2, 1 Peter 4:9
Humble– Psalms 34:2, Isaiah 57:13, Matt. 18:4, Luke 14:11, Philemon 2:8 James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:6
Fear of man
Fear of man

OBEDIENCE

1 Samuel 15:22, Acts 5:29, Ephessians 6:1, Colossians 3:22, Hebrews 13:17, Joshua 11:15, 2 Kings 18:6, Acts 26:19