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What does the Bible say about problem solving?

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The Bible teaches that believers face problems by trusting God, seeking his wisdom and help in prayer, obeying his Word, and relying on Christ rather than themselves. Philippians 4:6 calls us to bring every anxiety to God with thanksgiving, while Proverbs 3:5-6 urges wholehearted trust in the Lord instead of our own understanding. Jesus directs us to seek, ask, and forgive in faith, and Matthew 18:15-18 gives a gracious path for addressing conflict truthfully. When sin contributes to our trouble, 1 John 1:9 assures us of forgiveness through confession. Philippians 4:13 does not promise ease, but Christ's sufficient strength for faithful obedience in every circumstance.

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  • Philippians 4:6 9 votes

    In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

  • Proverbs 3:5 8 votes

    Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, And don't lean on your own understanding.

  • Matthew 18:15-18 7 votes

    [15] "If your brother sins against you, go, show him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother. [16] But if he doesn't listen, take one or two more with you, that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. [17] If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the assembly. If he refuses to hear the assembly also, let him be to you as a Gentile or a tax collector. [18] Most assuredly I tell you, whatever things you will bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever things you will release on earth will be released in heaven.

  • Philippians 4:13 6 votes

    I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

  • Psalms 50:15 5 votes

    Call on me in the day of trouble. I will deliver you, and you will honor me."

  • Proverbs 3:6 5 votes

    In all your ways acknowledge him, And he will direct your paths.

  • Matthew 7:7 4 votes

    "Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you.

  • Mark 11:22-25 4 votes

    [22] Jesus answered them, "Have faith in God. [23] For most assuredly I tell you, whoever may tell this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' and doesn't doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is happening; he shall have whatever he says. [24] Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you receive them, and you shall have them. [25] Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.

  • 1 John 1:9 3 votes

    If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

  • 1 John 4:19 2 votes

    We love Him, because he first loved us.

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