What does the Bible say about be strong?
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The Bible teaches that believers are to be strong not by relying on themselves, but by trusting the Lord, receiving His grace, and standing firmly in faith. Deuteronomy 31:6 calls God’s people to courage because He goes with them and will not forsake them. Ephesians 6:10-18 directs Christians to be strong in the Lord and to put on His armor against spiritual evil. Proverbs 3:5-6 urges wholehearted trust in God rather than human understanding, while 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us that God gives His people power, love, and self-control. Strength grows as we submit to God, resist the devil, cast our cares on Him, and rejoice in the Lord’s sustaining joy.
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- Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and of good courage, don't be afraid, nor be scared of them: for Yahweh your God, he it is who does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you.
- Ephesians 6:10-18
[10] Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. [11] Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. [12] For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. [13] Therefore, put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand. [14] Stand therefore, having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, [15] and having fitted your feet with the preparation of the Gospel of peace; [16] above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. [17] And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; [18] with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:
- Proverbs 3:5-6
[5] Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, And don't lean on your own understanding. [6] In all your ways acknowledge him, And he will direct your paths.
- 2 Timothy 1:7
For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
- Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.
- James 4:7
Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
- 1 Peter 5:7
casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
- Proverbs 28:1
The wicked flee when no one pursues; But the righteous are as bold as a lion.
- Nehemiah 8:10
Then he said to them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord: neither be you grieved; for the joy of Yahweh is your strength.
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