The term "unduly" refers to actions or attitudes that are excessive, inappropriate, or not warranted by the circumstances. In a biblical context, it often relates to behaviors or judgments that go beyond what is just or reasonable, potentially leading to sin or injustice.

Biblical Context and Usage

While the specific term "unduly" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept is woven throughout Scripture, particularly in teachings about justice, mercy, and humility. The Bible frequently warns against excessiveness in judgment, behavior, and speech, urging believers to exercise restraint and fairness.

Justice and Fairness

The Bible emphasizes the importance of justice and fairness, warning against partiality and excessive judgment. In Micah 6:8 , it is written, "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" This verse underscores the need for balance in our actions, avoiding undue harshness or leniency.

Warnings Against Excessive Judgment

Jesus cautions against undue judgment in Matthew 7:1-2 : "Do not judge, or you will be judged. For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." This teaching highlights the danger of judging others excessively or unfairly, reminding believers that they too will be subject to judgment.

Humility and Restraint

The Bible calls for humility and restraint, warning against pride and arrogance, which can lead to undue actions. Proverbs 16:18 states, "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall." This proverb serves as a reminder that undue pride can result in downfall and encourages believers to maintain a humble spirit.

Avoiding Excessive Worry

Scripture also addresses the issue of undue worry or anxiety. In Philippians 4:6 , Paul writes, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." This verse encourages believers to trust in God rather than being unduly concerned about life's challenges.

Application in Christian Life

In practical terms, Christians are called to avoid undue behaviors by practicing moderation, fairness, and humility. This involves being mindful of one's actions and attitudes, ensuring they align with biblical principles of justice and mercy. By doing so, believers can reflect the character of Christ and uphold the values of the Kingdom of God.(adv.) In an undue manner.1019. braduno -- to retard, to be slow
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The Thirty-Ninth Chapter: a Man Should not be Unduly Solicitous ...
... BOOK THREE. INTERNAL CONSOLATION The Thirty-Ninth Chapter: A Man Should Not
Be Unduly Solicitous About His Affairs. The Voice of Christ ...
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The Relation of Manich??ism to the Old Babylonian Religion as Seen ...
... It would extend this chapter unduly to describe the elaborate cosmogony, mythology,
hierarchy, ceremonial, etc., of this interesting party. ...
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Sowing in the Wind, Reaping under Clouds
... not reap.'". I. The first thought that is suggested by these words is this:
NATURAL DIFFICULTIES MAY BE UNDULY CONSIDERED. A man ...
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The Three Tribunals
... The three great teachers, Paul, Peter, Apollos, were pitted against each other,
and each was unduly exalted by those who swore by him, and unduly depreciated ...
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Whether Oaths are Desirable and to be Used Frequently as Something ...
... among those things that are desirable for their own sake, but among those that are
necessary for this life; and such things are used unduly whenever they are ...
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Orphanages.
... There has been a tendency to lean unduly on those to whom they have been indebted
for the preservation of their lives, and for everything which makes life ...
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An Anonymous Sermon, Commonly Called Clement's Second Letter to ...
... source of the confusion as Corinth. Moreover, the reference to the games
in ch.7 cannot be unduly pressed. The verb katapleO can be ...
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Altar and Temple
... Sad memories gather, like evening mists, round aged lives, and the temptation of
the old is unduly to exalt the past, and unduly to depreciate the present. ...
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Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome.
... By an admirable ordinance of God, the soul is poised in a certain equilibrium; so
that it may be neither unduly exalted in prosperity, nor unduly depressed in ...
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Chapter iii
... The curious questions that we might desire to have answered beyond that are left
aside, so as not to detract unduly from the major truth which is to be declared ...
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Unduly (3 Occurrences)
...Unduly (3 Occurrences). ... (WEY). 2 Corinthians 8:13 I do not urge you to give in order
that others may have relief while you are unduly pressed, (WEY). ...
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Undying (1 Occurrence)

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Urge (34 Occurrences)
... (Root in WEB WEY NAS RSV NIV). 2 Corinthians 8:13 I do not urge you to give in order
that others may have relief while you are unduly pressed, (WEY). ...
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Undue (1 Occurrence)

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Overweening (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Unduly confident; arrogant; presumptuous;
conceited. 2. (n.) Conceit; arrogance. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Justus (3 Occurrences)
... It would be pressing this passage unduly to make it mean that out of the large
number-hundreds, or perhaps even one or two thousands-who composed the ...
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Graciously (24 Occurrences)
... Romans 12:3 For through the authority graciously given to me I warn every individual
among you not to value himself unduly, but to cultivate sobriety of ...
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Warn (35 Occurrences)
... Romans 12:3 For through the authority graciously given to me I warn every individual
among you not to value himself unduly, but to cultivate sobriety of ...
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Irritable (2 Occurrences)
... 4. (a.) Susceptible of irritation; unduly sensitive to irritants or stimuli. See
Irritation, n., 3. Multi-Version Concordance Irritable (2 Occurrences). ...
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Individual (12 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Romans 12:3 For through the authority graciously given to me I warn every
individual among you not to value himself unduly, but to cultivate sobriety of ...
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