What Does the Bible Say About Bad Idea?

1 John 2:16 ESV / 3 helpful votes

For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world.

2 Timothy 2:4 ESV / 3 helpful votes

No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.

1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV / 3 helpful votes

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

James 1:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

1 Timothy 6:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.

2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone's bread without paying for it, but with toil and labor we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you. It was not because we do not have that right, but to give you in ourselves an example to imitate. For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. ...

Colossians 3:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

Galatians 6:5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For each will have to bear his own load.

Galatians 6:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor.

2 Corinthians 8:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes

As it is written, “Whoever gathered much had nothing left over, and whoever gathered little had no lack.”

Romans 2:7 ESV / 2 helpful votes

To those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life;

Matthew 10:42 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.”

Daniel 1:1-21 ESV / 2 helpful votes

In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the vessels of the house of God. And he brought them to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, and placed the vessels in the treasury of his god. Then the king commanded Ashpenaz, his chief eunuch, to bring some of the people of Israel, both of the royal family and of the nobility, youths without blemish, of good appearance and skillful in all wisdom, endowed with knowledge, understanding learning, and competent to stand in the king's palace, and to teach them the literature and language of the Chaldeans. The king assigned them a daily portion of the food that the king ate, and of the wine that he drank. They were to be educated for three years, and at the end of that time they were to stand before the king. ...

Proverbs 17:18 ESV / 2 helpful votes

One who lacks sense gives a pledge and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.

Deuteronomy 15:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

You shall give to him freely, and your heart shall not be grudging when you give to him, because for this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake.

15 Bible Verses about Bad Idea

1 John 2:16 ESV / 3 helpful votes

2 Timothy 2:4 ESV / 3 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV / 3 helpful votes

James 1:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

1 Timothy 6:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Colossians 3:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Galatians 6:5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Galatians 6:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Corinthians 8:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Romans 2:7 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 10:42 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Daniel 1:1-21 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 17:18 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Deuteronomy 15:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

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15 Bible Verses about Bad Idea

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1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

James 1:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Timothy 6:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Colossians 3:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Galatians 6:5 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Galatians 6:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Corinthians 8:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 2:7 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 10:42 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Daniel 1:1-21 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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1 John 2:16 ESV / 3 helpful votes

2 Timothy 2:4 ESV / 3 helpful votes

1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV / 3 helpful votes

James 1:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

1 Timothy 6:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Colossians 3:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Galatians 6:5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Galatians 6:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

2 Corinthians 8:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Romans 2:7 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 10:42 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Daniel 1:1-21 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Proverbs 17:18 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Deuteronomy 15:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes