God Speaks Out

Anger and violence are not in God's plan for us.
“A fool gives full vent to anger, but a wise person quietly holds it back.” Proverbs 29:11 NLT

“Keep away from angry, short-tempered people, or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.” Proverbs 22:24-25 NLT

“A hot-tempered person starts fights and gets into all kinds of sin.” Proverbs 29:22 NLT

“Dear friends, be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Your anger can never make things right in God’s sight.” James 1: 19-20 NLT

“Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood, but who can survive the destructiveness of jealousy?” Proverbs 27:4 NLT

“A person without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls.” Proverbs 25:28 NLT

“The words of the godly lead to life, evil people cover up their harmful intentions.” Proverbs 10: 11 NLT

“When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, your lives will produce these evil results:...hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, divisions, the feeling that everyone is wrong except those in your own little group,...anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.” Galatians 5:19, 21 NLT

“The Lord examines both the righteous and the wicked. He hates everyone who loves violence.” Psalm 11:5 NLT

“Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways.” Proverbs 3:31 NLT

“Give up your violence and oppression and do what is just and right.” Ezekiel 45:9 NLT

Love is what God requires of us. This love does not include violence or abuse.

“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. Love does not demand it’s own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged. It is never glad about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” I Corinthians 13:4-7 NLT

“And you husbands must love your wives with the same love Christ showed the church...In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. For a man is actually loving himself when he loves his wife.” Ephesians 5:25, 28 NLT

“And you husbands must love your wives and never treat them harshly.” Colossians 3:19 NLT

God heals those hurts in our lives, taking care of us.
“He heals the brokenhearted, binding up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 NLT
“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you.” 1 Peter 5:7 NLT

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 NLT

“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46: I NLT

“He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak.” Isaiah 40:29 NLT

“And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to him than a whole flock of sparrows.” Luke 12:7 NLT

What is your biblical response when abuse happens to others?

“All praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the source of every mercy and the God who comforts us. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When others are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NLT

“A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.”
Proverbs 17:17 NLT

“Finally, all of you should be of one mind, full of sympathy toward each other, loving one another with tender hearts and humble minds.”
1 Peter 3:8 NLT

“Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or place to stay.”
1 Peter 4:9 NLT

“Share each other’s troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:2 NLT

“When God’s children are in need, be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting guests home for dinner or, if they need lodging, for the night.”
Romans 12:13 NLT

“Do for others what you would like them to do for you.”
Matthew 7:1 2a NLT