Strife: Saints Kept from Tongues of
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In the biblical context, "strife" often refers to conflict, contention, or discord among individuals or groups. The Scriptures provide numerous admonitions against engaging in strife, particularly through the misuse of the tongue. For the saints, or believers, there is a divine calling to be kept from the destructive power of the tongue, which can be a source of strife.

Biblical Warnings Against Strife

The Bible frequently warns against the dangers of strife and the role of the tongue in fostering it. Proverbs 18:21 states, "Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit." This verse underscores the significant impact words can have, either promoting life and peace or causing death and discord.

James 3:5-6 further elaborates on the potential for the tongue to incite strife: "In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell." Here, the tongue is depicted as a powerful force capable of great harm, emphasizing the need for control and restraint.

Saints' Call to Avoid Strife

Believers are called to a higher standard, one that involves avoiding strife and the misuse of the tongue. Ephesians 4:29 instructs, "Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen." This directive encourages speech that edifies and promotes peace rather than strife.

Moreover, 2 Timothy 2:24 advises, "And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing." This passage highlights the importance of patience and kindness, virtues that help prevent strife and promote harmony among believers.

Divine Protection from Strife

The Scriptures also affirm that God provides protection for His saints from the tongues of strife. Psalm 31:20 declares, "You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues." This verse offers assurance that God shields His people from the harmful effects of malicious speech and strife.

Additionally, Psalm 34:13-14 exhorts believers to actively pursue peace: "Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech. Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it." This call to action emphasizes the responsibility of the saints to seek peace and avoid the pitfalls of strife.

Conclusion

The biblical teachings on strife and the tongue serve as a reminder of the power of words and the responsibility of believers to use their speech wisely. By adhering to these principles, saints can be kept from the tongues of strife and live in a manner that reflects the peace and love of Christ.
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Psalm 31:20
You shall hide them in the secret of your presence from the pride of man: you shall keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
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The Beatific vision.
... to thank God for being, by some seemingly mere accident, kept out of the strife
of tongues ... speak to no father-confessor or director; to no saints or angels ...
/.../kingsley/westminster sermons/sermon xxvii the beatific vision.htm

"But if Ye have Bitter Envying and Strife in Your Hearts, Glory ...
... which may be both sought and kept, without emulation or ... of men, whereof cometh envy,
strife, malice, evil ... of all earthly privileges into the hands of saints. ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon iv but if ye.htm

On the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
... The Saints, if they could, would cry aloud and weep tears ... They also readily kept
up the good old custom of ... likely to be right than he, and thus avoid strife. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tauler/the inner way/sermon xx on the exaltation.htm

We Shall not be Curious in the Ranking of the Duties in which ...
... truth, but accompanied with envying, bitter strife, rigid judging ... I find the saints
and fearers of God commended ... but it were better that such kept always silent ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/chapter iv we shall not.htm

The Church of God.
... and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the ... 12:18), and prays that they
be kept in his ... is such that commands and quiets all strife, contentions and ...
//christianbookshelf.org/orr/the gospel day /chapter vii the church of.htm

God's Law Immutable.
... Had the Sabbath been universally kept, man's thoughts and affections ... him to make
war with the saints, and to ... and tongues."(739) Winds are a symbol of strife. ...
/.../white/the great controversy between christ and satan /25 gods law immutable.htm

Hymns of Hope and Consolation.
... He "farmed it," manufactured straw-bonnets, kept tavern and ... Cease, fond nature, cease
thy strife, And let me ... Your harps, ye trembling saints Down from the ...
/.../brown/the story of the hymns and tunes/chapter xiv hymns of hope.htm

God's Law Immutable
... Had the Sabbath been universally kept, man's thoughts and affections would ... was given
unto him to make war with the saints, and to ... Winds are a symbol of strife. ...
/.../white/the great controversy/chapter 25 gods law immutable.htm

The Apocalypse of the Holy Mother of God Concerning the ...
... her neighbours and spoke evil words to make strife, and for ... mercy, Lord, on the
Christians, because they kept thy law ... one, when she saw that the saints were at ...
/.../unknown/the apocalypse of the virgin/the apocalypse of the holy.htm

Commendation for the Steadfast
... To this purpose are saints sent into the world"to keep ... who keep God's word, shall
themselves be kept from temptation. ... This is the judge that ends the strife,. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 30 1884/commendation for the steadfast.htm

Resources
What is the pride of life? | GotQuestions.org

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What is the New World Order? | GotQuestions.org

Strife: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Strife

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Strife: Saints should Avoid Questions That Lead To

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