The words of the Bible are often sought for encouraging counsel of guidance and strength. We can find numerous examples of biblical figures accomplishing miraculous feats of bravery in the face of extraordinary odds against them. The Bible assures us that if we trust in the Lord and follow the teachings of scripture, God's grace will help us. May you find the strength to live righteously with these encouraging Bible verses!
"The Holy Scriptures are our letters from home.” -Augustine of Hippo
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work." -2 Timothy 3:16-17
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.
Therefore encourage one another with these words.
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
The one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Then David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished.
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.”
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
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