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The concept of "dangerously" in the Bible often relates to situations or behaviors that pose a threat to one's physical, spiritual, or moral well-being. The Scriptures provide numerous examples and teachings that highlight the perils of living or acting in a manner that is considered dangerous according to biblical standards.
Physical DangerThe Bible frequently addresses physical danger, often in the context of warfare, natural disasters, or personal harm. In the Old Testament, the Israelites faced numerous physical dangers as they journeyed through the wilderness and into the Promised Land. For instance, in
Deuteronomy 31:6 , Moses encourages the people, saying, "Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you." This verse underscores the presence of physical danger but also emphasizes God's protection.
Spiritual DangerSpiritual danger is a significant theme in the Bible, often associated with sin, false teachings, and turning away from God. The New Testament warns believers to be vigilant against spiritual threats. In
1 Peter 5:8 , the apostle Peter writes, "Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." This passage highlights the constant spiritual danger posed by the devil and the need for believers to remain watchful and steadfast in their faith.
Moral DangerMoral danger involves the risk of falling into sin or ethical compromise. The Bible provides numerous warnings against behaviors and attitudes that can lead to moral peril.
Proverbs 14:12 states, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." This verse cautions against relying on human wisdom and understanding, which can lead to dangerous moral decisions.
Dangerous AssociationsThe Bible also warns against forming dangerous associations that can lead believers astray. In
1 Corinthians 15:33 , Paul advises, "Do not be deceived: 'Bad company corrupts good character.'" This warning highlights the potential danger of associating with those who may influence one away from righteous living.
Dangerous TimesScripture acknowledges that believers will face dangerous times, particularly as the end of the age approaches. In
2 Timothy 3:1-5 , Paul describes the perilous times of the last days, characterized by people who are "lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power." This passage serves as a warning to remain vigilant and faithful amidst increasing moral and spiritual danger.
Divine ProtectionDespite the presence of danger, the Bible assures believers of God's protection and guidance.
Psalm 91:1-2 offers comfort, stating, "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, 'You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'" This assurance of divine protection encourages believers to trust in God's sovereignty and care, even in the face of danger.
In summary, the Bible addresses the concept of danger in various forms, providing guidance and warnings to help believers navigate the physical, spiritual, and moral threats they may encounter. Through faith and reliance on God's Word, believers are equipped to face these dangers with courage and wisdom.
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The Call Intensified
... account the souls of those he calls low-caste; but if any from the middle distance
(he would not describe them as near himself, onlydangerously nearer than...
Psalm XLVII.
... sent his friends to meet Him, nay unto Christ truly passing over to him he sent
his friends, and asked that He would heal his servant who wasdangerously sick....
How to Discern Our Title to the Saints' Rest.
... If they bedangerously sick they will inquire of the physician, "What think you,
sir; shall I escape, or not?" But in the business of their salvation they are...
Hazael
... Just now the king wasdangerously ill, and Hazael had been sent to inquire of
the prophet of Israel as to the probable issue of the sickness....
Authority and the Adventurer
... Fall; very well. You have found a side of democracy nowdangerously neglected
wisely asserted in Original Sin; all right. You have...
The Puritan Beginnings of the Church in virginia ---Its Decline...
... better than atheists, of the greatest rank among them," were busying themselves
with scandalous imputations upon the chaplain, then lyingdangerously ill in...
Canonicity.
... of it as being "completely fabulous;" and Ewald speaks of the episode of Habakkuk
as an example of an unhistoric spirit, growing rapidly anddangerously (v.487...
A New Kind of King
... To understand the events of that day we must try to realise how rapidly, and, as
the rulers thought,dangerously, excitement was rising among the crowds who...
The Life of Mr. George Buchanan.
... Before he had been there two years, his uncle died, and he himself felldangerously
sick; and being in extreme want, was forced to go home to his friends....
Letter xxxiii (AD 1132) to Richard, Abbot of Fountains, and his...
... For prudence made it a duty to you to pass beyond that mediocrity sodangerously
near to defect, and to escape from that lukewarmness which provokes God to...
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Dangerously (1 Occurrence)... Multi-Version Concordance
Dangerously (1 Occurrence). Matthew 8:28 On His
arrival at the other side, in the country of the Gadarenes
...Dangerous (4 Occurrences)
... the other side, in the country of the Gadarenes, there met Him two men possessed
by demons, coming from among the tombs: they were sodangerously fierce that...
Gadarenes (4 Occurrences)
... the other side, in the country of the Gadarenes, there met Him two men possessed
by demons, coming from among the tombs: they were sodangerously fierce that...
Dangers (3 Occurrences)
Agaba
... commander Galestus was given over to Aristobulus, the son of Alexander Janneus and
Alexandra, when he (his mother, the queen, beingdangerously ill) attempted...
Able (730 Occurrences)
... the other side, in the country of the Gadarenes, there met Him two men possessed
by demons, coming from among the tombs: they were sodangerously fierce that...
Arrival (19 Occurrences)
... the other side, in the country of the Gadarenes, there met Him two men possessed
by demons, coming from among the tombs: they were sodangerously fierce that...
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