The verse in Proverbs 5:18 states “Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth.” This verse comes in the context of wisdom given to a son from a father, instructing him to avoid sexual immorality and adultery, and instead find satisfaction and joy in his own wife. To “rejoice in the wife of your youth” means several things: It means you should find joy, pleasure and satisfaction in your wife that you married when you were younger, rather than looking elsewhere for sexual fulfillment. You are to delight in her physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It…
Author: Erin Weitzman
The verse in question, 1 John 5:4, states “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” This succinct yet profound verse unpacks a great theological truth about the power of faith for the believer. In examining this verse more closely, we can gain insight into how faith grants victory in the life of the Christian. Faith in Christ Overcomes the World’s Allure Firstly, faith in Christ helps the believer overcome the temptation and allure of the world. Though the world offers much that appears pleasing and…
Apathy is a feeling of indifference, a lack of interest, concern, or passion. It can lead to inaction, lack of motivation, and detachment. The Bible has much to say about avoiding apathy and instead pursuing wholehearted devotion to God. Here are some key Bible verses about apathy: Revelation 3:15-16 – Neither hot nor cold “I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” (Revelation 3:15-16) This verse from Revelation condemns being apathetic…
Busyness is a huge problem in our modern world. With so many distractions and things competing for our time, it’s easy to become overscheduled, overcommitted, and too busy. The Bible has a lot to say about busyness and offers wisdom and perspective for living a less hurried life. Verses about the dangers of busyness Several verses in Scripture warn about the dangers of busyness. When we’re too busy, it’s easy to neglect our relationship with God and the things that really matter most. Here are some key verses: “But Martha was distracted with much serving.” (Luke 10:40 ESV) – This…
The Bible has a lot to say about how believers should treat foreigners and immigrants. Here is an overview of some of the key verses on this topic from both the Old and New Testaments. Old Testament Verses About Foreigners In the Old Testament, God repeatedly reminds the people of Israel to love and care for foreigners living among them, because the Israelites themselves had once been oppressed foreigners in Egypt. For example: “When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as…
Need is a universal human experience. We all have needs – physical, emotional, and spiritual. The Bible has much to say about our needs and God’s provision for them. Here is an overview of some key Bible verses about need: God knows our needs A key theme is that God knows and cares about our needs. Jesus said in Matthew 6:8, “Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” And David wrote in Psalm 139:2-3, “You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying…
Appearances can be deceiving. The Bible has a lot to say about how we perceive people based on outward appearances versus perceiving their true inner character. Here are some key Bible verses about appearances: 1 Samuel 16:7 – God looks at the heart “But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” This verse reminds us that while humans judge by outward appearance, God…
Circumcision is an important theme in the Bible, first instituted by God as a sign of His covenant with Abraham in Genesis 17. Here are some key Bible passages about circumcision: Genesis 17:9-14 – God’s Covenant with Abraham God first commands circumcision as a sign of His covenant with Abraham: “Then God said to Abraham, “As for you, you must keep my covenant, you and your descendants after you for the generations to come. This is my covenant with you and your descendants after you, the covenant you are to keep: Every male among you shall be circumcised. You are…
The musical Godspell, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, opened off-Broadway in 1971. Based on the Gospel of Matthew, it retells the parables and teachings of Jesus Christ in a modern, comedic style. But how accurately does it portray the Bible? To properly evaluate the biblical accuracy of Godspell, we must first understand its purpose. As a musical, the priority is on entertainment value rather than theological precision. Songs are adapted or created to be catchy and memorable for the audience. Story elements are changed to better suit the medium and timeframe. So we should not expect it to…
The Bible has a lot to say about prosperity and material wealth. There are many verses that encourage hard work, wise stewardship of resources, generosity, and trusting God to provide. At the same time, there are warnings against loving money too much or placing too much confidence in it. Here is an overview of some of the major Bible passages regarding prosperity and wealth. God is the ultimate source of prosperity The Bible teaches that God is the one who enables people to prosper. He gives people talents, abilities and opportunities to acquire wealth justly and ethically. Any material possessions…