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What does the Bible say about house warming?

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The Bible teaches that a home is a gift and stewardship from God, to be established by wisdom, prayer, obedience, and trust in His protecting care. Psalm 127:1 reminds us that unless the Lord builds the house, human labor is ultimately in vain. Proverbs 24:3-4 commends wisdom, understanding, and knowledge as the means by which a household is built and filled with good things. As a family enters a new home, 2 Samuel 7:29 encourages seeking God's blessing upon it, while Psalm 4:8 grounds true safety and rest in the Lord alone. Christ calls His people to build their lives on hearing and doing His word, like the wise builder in Matthew 7:24.

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  • 2 Samuel 7:29

    now therefore let it please you to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever before you; for you, Lord Yahweh, have spoken it: and with your blessing let the house of your servant be blessed forever.

  • Proverbs 24:3-4

    [3] Through wisdom a house is built; By understanding it is established; [4] By knowledge the rooms are filled With all rare and beautiful treasure.

  • Psalms 127:1

    > Unless Yahweh builds the house, They labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city, The watchman guards it in vain.

  • Isaiah 32:18

    My people shall abide in a peaceable habitation, and in safe dwellings, and in quiet resting-places.

  • Jeremiah 29:11

    For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

  • Matthew 7:24

    "Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house on a rock.

  • Proverbs 24:27

    Prepare your work outside, And get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house.

  • Psalms 127:1-5

    [1] > Unless Yahweh builds the house, They labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city, The watchman guards it in vain. [2] It is vain for you to rise up early, To stay up late, Eating the bread of toil; For he gives sleep to his loved ones. [3] Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward. [4] As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, So are the children of youth. [5] Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. They won't be disappointed when they speak with their enemies in the gate.

  • Hebrews 3:4

    For every house is built by someone; but he who built all things is God.

  • Psalms 4:8

    In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, For you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety.

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