What does the Bible say about feeling?
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The Bible teaches that feelings are real and significant, yet they are not a final guide for truth or for our standing before God; believers are called to bring them under the care of Christ and the authority of Scripture. Jesus invites the weary and burdened to come to Him for rest in Matthew 11:28, offering more than temporary emotional relief. Scripture, being God-breathed, trains and corrects us in truth when our hearts are confused or discouraged, as 2 Timothy 3:16 teaches. Romans 8:1 anchors the Christian in the objective promise that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, even when feelings of guilt or fear remain.
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- Matthew 11:28
"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
- 2 Timothy 3:16
Every writing inspired by God is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction which is in righteousness,
- Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don't walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
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