Protecting Family

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall in any wise hurt you.

For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? or am I striving to please men? if I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ.

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father, — read the full passage →

I pray not that thou shouldest take them from the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil one.

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and guard you from the evil one.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

The Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will save me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

So that with good courage we say, The Lord is my helper; I will not fear: What shall man do unto me?

Ye husbands, in like manner, dwell withyour wivesaccording to knowledge, giving honor unto the woman, as unto the weaker vessel, as being also joint-heirs of the grace of life; to the end that your prayers be not hindered.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. — read the full passage →

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.

We know that whosoever is begotten of God sinneth not; but he that was begotten of God keepeth himself, and the evil one toucheth him not.

Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. — read the full passage →

in whom ye also, having heard the word of the truth, the gospel of your salvation,—in whom, having also believed, ye were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, — read the full passage →

we are pressed on every side, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not unto despair; — read the full passage →

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.

from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named,

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?

For ye received not the spirit of bondage again unto fear; but ye received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

Simon Peter therefore having a sword drew it, and struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. Now the servant’s name was Malchus.

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord.

There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us-ward.

a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always.

The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations; — read the full passage →

And the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved entire, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. — read the full passage →

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.

These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand. — read the full passage →

Or how can one enter into the house of the strong man, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

For no word from God shall be void of power.

And behold, one of them that were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →