(by implication) faction :- contention (-ious), strife.” So strife is related to intrigue. When we take a good look at what strife and vainglory really are we can better understand why we are told to avoid them.Īccording to Strong’s Talking Greek and Hebrew Dictionary, the original Greek word that is translated as strife is eritheia. It is impossible to live in this world without encountering argumentative people, and we are surrounded by people who willingly embrace vainglory as a means of self promotion. Both motives abandon the command given to us by Jesus: that we should love one another as He has loved us (John 13:34). What a wicked thing it is to be involved in the things of God for these motives: to provoke another and or to glorify ourselves. To be motivated by vainglory is to engage in activities for the purpose of self glorification or self conceit. To be motivated by strife is to want to do something to provoke another. Both strife and vainglory are contrary to living a productive Christian life. The verses above tell us that strife is a work of the flesh and that we are to avoid doing things through means of strife. 5 this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Gal 5:19-21 (KJV) 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. Shortly thereafter, Jesus was imprisoned and the disciples were scattered.
At the Last Supper, Judas had a secret evil scheme. info under CC BY 3.The Last Supper of Jesus Christ (Photo credit: Wikipedia). Some scripture references/categories courtesy of Open Bible. If a verse or topic does not belong, please contact us. Topics and verses are auto-generated from user searches. (Read More.) 1 Corinthians 14:33 - For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. (Read More.) 1 Corinthians 14:1-40 - Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
Psalms 103:1-5 - (A Psalm of David.) Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. (Read More.) Luke 10:41-42 - And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: (Read More.) Psalms 119:71 - It is good for me that I have been afflicted that I might learn thy statutes. Psalms 34:17-19 - The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. Psalms 55:22 - Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. Luke 6:48 - He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.
He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18 - There is no fear in love but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. Romans 8:31 - What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer I have overcome the world. (Read More.) John 16:33 - These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace.
Matthew 11:28-30 - Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (Read More.) John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Philippians 4:6-7 - Be careful for nothing but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
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