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TEACHING CHILDREN TO APPLY THE SCRIPTURES TO THEIR LIVES part 2

An alphabetical listing of specific situations with children, and the helpful verses that may apply

(This list is by no means complete. Hopefully each parent will add to this list from her/his own knowledge and experience.)

* Afraid, being scared, or worried, (See also "Sadness"):

Psalms 56:3, "What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee."

Philippians 4:6, Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. (Comparing with Dan.3:16 (below), shows the meaning of "careful" is "afraid". Literal is "full of care", which someone is, when they are afraid.)

Daniel 3:16, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. (They were "not afraid" to do what was right.)

*Anger, or getting even (hitting, etc.), (See also "Revenge"):

Eph. 4:26, Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:Titus 1:7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

Romans 12:17-21: 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou
shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Matthew 5:44, But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

*Arguing, talking back (to elders), or trying to have the last word:

2 Timothy 2:24, And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

Titus 2:9, Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;

Philippians 2:14, Do all things without murmurings and disputings&ldots;

Ephesians 6:2-3:
2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)
3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

*Attitude (see also "tongue"):

Proverbs 22:15, Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

Proverbs 12:15, The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

1 Timothy 4:12, Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

1 Corinthians 3:19-20:
19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
20 And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

Philippians 1:9-11:
9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;
10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;
11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

2 Corinthians 12:10: (Application: accepting your lot in life!)
10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Ephesians 4:1-3: (Applications: accepting your lot in life, or having a good attitude toward others)
1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

*Cheerfully doing things, (See also "Complaining):

Colossians 3:23, And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

Philippians 2:14, Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

Proverbs 20:11, Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

*Children, position in the family, same as servants (See also "Obedience"):

Galatians 4:1-2:
1 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;
2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.

Colossians 3:22, Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

Proverbs 20:11, Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

Romans 8:17, And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

Titus 2:9, Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;

*Chores, see: "Work, working hard", "Attitude", and "Cheerfully doing things"

*Clothing and dress, decent clothing:

1 Timothy 2:9, In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety..

1 Timothy 4:12, Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

*Complaining, not having a cheerful attitude:

Philippians 2:14, Do all things without murmurings and disputings:

Proverbs 20:11, Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

Proverbs 15:13, A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

Proverbs 17:22, A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

*Covetousness, wanting too much:

Ephesians 5:3, &ldots; covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;

Prov.13:25, The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

Mark 7:22-23:
22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:
23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.

Luke 12:15, And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Hebrews 13:5, Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

*Creation:

Genesis 1

Psalms 100:3, Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

Ephesians 3:9, And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

John 1:1-3:
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2 The same was in the beginning with God.
3All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

*Discipline:

Proverbs 13:24, He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

Proverbs 22:15, Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

Proverbs 23:13-14:
13 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.

Proverbs 22:6, Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 29:15, The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

Proverbs 29:17, Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

Proverbs 19:18, Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.

*Elders, respect and honor for: (see also "Arguing, talking back"):

1Thessalonians 5:12-13:
12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

Romans 13:7, Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

*Examples, being a good example to others, and also, what a person is known by:

1 Timothy 4:12, Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Proverbs 20:11, Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

Proverbs 31:10, Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

Romans 12:2, And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

1 Corinthians 8:3, But if any man love God, the same is known of him.

*Fighting, envying, and strife:

1 Corinthians 3:1-3:
1. And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.
2. I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.
3. For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?

2 Timothy 2:24, And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient&ldots;

1 Timothy 5:22, Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.

*Foolishness (Sinfulness):

Psalms 14:1, The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

Proverbs 24:9, The thought of foolishness is sin&ldots;

Proverbs 22:15, Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

Proverbs 17:25, A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.

Proverbs 12:15, The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

Proverbs 10:1, The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

Proverbs 17:21, He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.

*Forgiving others (see also, "Kindness"):

Ephesians 4:32, And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Colossians 3:12-13:
12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

Ephesians 4:2, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

*Friends, Companions, good/bad, (see also next category):

Proverbs 28:7, Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

Proverbs 13:20, He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

1 Timothy 5:22, Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.

Romans 12:9, Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Psalms 101:3-7:
3 I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.
4 A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.
5 Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.
6 Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.
7 He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.

*Friends, Companions, choosing good company:

Titus 1:8, But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;

Psalms 119:63, I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

Romans 12:9, Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

*Generosity, giving to others:

Eph. 4:28b, &ldots;but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

Acts 20:35, &ldots;and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Rom. 12:10, Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Eph. 4:32, And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

*Good works please the Lord, (see also "Working hard"):

1 Timothy 5:10, Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

Titus 3:14, And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

*Honoring Parents, (see also, "Obedience"):

Romans 13:7, Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

Ephesians 6:1-3:
1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)
3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

*Kindness, including doing acts of kindness, (see also, "Generosity", and "Others"):

Proverbs 31:26, She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

Romans 12:10, Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Acts 20:35, &ldots;and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

1 Corinthians 13:4-5:
4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

Galatians 5:13, For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

Ephesians 4:32, And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted&ldots;

Philippians 2:3-4:
3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

1 Corinthians 16:14, Let all your things be done with charity.

Romans12:14, Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Colossians 3:12, Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

*Laziness, see "Working hard"

*Living righteous lives:

Romans 12:1-2:
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Romans 12:9, &ldots; Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

Galatians. 6:9, And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Titus 2:12, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

Proverbs 3:5-7:
5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Romans 6:1-2:
1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?

*Love of God for us:

Romans 5:6-9:
6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.

Ephesians 2:4, But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

Ephesians 3:19, And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

*Loving others, (see also, "Kindness"):

I Corinthians 13:4-5:
4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

Romans 12:10, Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another&ldots;

Galatians 5:13, For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

Galatians 5:14, For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Ephesians 5:2, And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

*Lying:

Ephesians 4:25, Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Proverbs 19:22, The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

Proverbs 6:16-17:
16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood&ldots;

Proverbs 12:22, Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

Colossians 3:9, Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

*Music, choice in music and songs, (see also, "Companions"):

Ephesians 5:19, Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

*Obedience #1, (also see next category):

Hebrews 13:17, Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls,

Colossians 3:20, Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

Proverbs 25:12, As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

Proverbs 20:11, Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

*Obedience #2, (doing what they should do, even when parents or other authorities aren’t watching):

Colossians 3:22, Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

Proverbs 6:6-11:
6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,
8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.
9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
10 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
11 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.

*Others, concern for, (see also, "Kindness"):

Romans 15:1-3:
1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.
3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.

Romans 12:15, Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

Romans 12:10, Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Ephesians 4:32, And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted&ldots;

1 Corinthians 16:14, Let all your things be done with charity.

*Patience:

Ecclesiastes 7:8, Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

Romans 5:3-4:
3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

1 Timothy 6:11, But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

*Praying for others:

Ephesians 6:18, Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Romans 12:12, Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

*Pride:

Galatians 5:26, Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.

Romans 12:3, For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Proverbs 8:13, The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.

Proverbs 11:2, When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

Proverbs 29:23, A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

*Revenge, getting even (See also "anger".):

Romans 12:17-21:
17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

*Sadness, crying, comfort during, (see also, "Afraid"):

Ecclesiastes 3:1-4:
1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Psalms 23:4, Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Psalms 71:21, Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side.

Psalms 119:50, This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.

Psalms 91:4, He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

Hebrews 13:5, Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

*Selfishness, self-centeredness, (see also Coveteousness", "Pride", and "Others"):

*Sin, sinfulness, against God’s will, (See also "Foolishness"):

Romans 3:23, For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Titus 2:11-12:
11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

Psalms 32:1, Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

*Slothfulness, see "Working hard"

*Stealing, taking something that does not belong to you, (see also "Covetousness"):

Ephesians 4:28, Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour&ldots;

Romans 13:9, For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

*Tattling and gossiping, see also "Tongue":

1 Timothy 5:13, And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

Proverbs 18:8, The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

Proverbs 26:20, Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

Proverbs 26:22, The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

Proverbs 25:9, Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:

*Television and movies, discerning good from bad:

Psalms 101:3, I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes:

Philippians 4:8, Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, 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.

*Tenderhearted, toward others, (see also, "Others", and "Kindness"):

Ephesians 4:32, And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

*Thankfulness:

Psalms 100:4, Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Colosians 3:15, &ldots; and be ye thankful.

Ephesians 5:20, Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

1Thessalonians 5:18, In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

*Thoughtfulness, doing thoughtful deeds:

Romans 12:10, Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Romans 12:13, Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

Ephesians 4:32, And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

*Thoughts:

Psalms 19:14, Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

*Tongue, (see also "Tattling"):

Ephesians 4:29, Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

Ephesians 5:4, Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

James 3:6-10:
6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
7 For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:
8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
9 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Psalms 39:1, I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.

Proverbs 15:1-2:
1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

Proverbs 15:4, A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

Psalms 19:14, Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

Proverbs 12:13, The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

Proverbs 31:26, She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

Proverbs 25:11, A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

*Word of God:

Psalms 12:6-7:
6 The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
7 Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.

2 Timothy 3:16-17:
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

2 Timothy 2:15, Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

2 Timothy 3:15, And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Proverbs 30:5-6:
5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

Psalms 33:4, For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.

Psalms 56:10, In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word.

Psalms 68:11, The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.

Psalms 119:11, Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Psalms 119:38, Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.

Psalms 119:89, For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

Psalms 119:105, Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

Luke 8:11, Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

Matthew 13:23, But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

*Words, man's (See also, "Tongue"):

Psalms 19:14, Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

Proverbs 25:11, A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

Psalms 36:1-3:
1 The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.
2 For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.
3 The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.

*Work, working hard:

Proverbs 31:10,13:
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
13&ldots;She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

Proverbs 19:15, Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

Proverbs 6:6-8:
6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,
8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.

Proverbs 20:11, Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

Romans 12:6-8: (Using our own talents)
6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;
8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness&ldots;

Romans 12:11, &ldots;Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

Philippians 4:13, I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8: (Application: there is a time for work, just as there is a time for play. There are many other applications for this passage.)
1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.