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In biblical terms, "sticking" often refers to the concept of adhering closely or remaining steadfast in one's faith, commitments, or relationships. This idea is woven throughout Scripture, emphasizing loyalty, perseverance, and the importance of maintaining one's commitments to God and others.
Adherence to God and His CommandmentsThe Bible frequently underscores the importance of sticking to God's commandments and teachings. In
Deuteronomy 11:22 , it is written, "For if you carefully keep all these commandments I am giving you to follow—to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, and to hold fast to Him." This passage highlights the necessity of clinging to God's laws as an expression of love and devotion.
Faithfulness in RelationshipsSticking is also a key theme in the context of human relationships, particularly in marriage.
Genesis 2:24 states, "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." This verse illustrates the idea of sticking together in the marital bond, emphasizing unity and commitment.
Perseverance in TrialsThe concept of sticking is evident in the call to persevere through trials and tribulations.
James 1:12 encourages believers, "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him." Here, sticking to one's faith amidst challenges is portrayed as a pathway to divine reward.
Loyalty to Fellow BelieversThe New Testament also speaks to the importance of sticking with fellow believers.
Hebrews 10:24-25 advises, "And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching." This passage underscores the value of community and mutual support among Christians.
Examples of Sticking in ScriptureSeveral biblical figures exemplify the principle of sticking. Ruth's loyalty to Naomi is a profound example, as seen in
Ruth 1:16 : "But Ruth replied, 'Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For where you go, I will go, and where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.'" Ruth's steadfastness is celebrated as a model of devotion and faithfulness.
Similarly, the Apostle Paul's perseverance in his missionary journeys, despite facing numerous hardships, serves as an example of sticking to one's divine calling. In
2 Timothy 4:7 , Paul reflects, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
ConclusionThe biblical concept of sticking encompasses a range of applications, from adherence to God's commandments and faithfulness in relationships to perseverance in trials and loyalty to fellow believers. Through various scriptural examples and teachings, the Bible encourages believers to remain steadfast in their commitments, reflecting the enduring nature of God's love and faithfulness.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stick.
2. (a. & n.) from Stick.
Greek
1385. dokos -- a beam of timber... large beam (joist) of wood; "" () a log on which planks in the house rest (as in
the papyri); joist, rafter, plank (Moffatt); a pole
sticking out grotesquely
...2852. kolaphizo -- to strike with the fist
... hard "with the knuckles, to make the blow sting and crush . . in 2 Cor 12:7 the
idea is striking with something sharp and painful,sticking deeply in...
Library
The Best Light for Studying a Thorn.
... A sharp point prodding into his flesh, ever prodding,sticking,sticking in; asleep,
awake, stitching tent canvas, preaching, writing, that thing ever cutting...
Rash Decisions.
... There you have a pretty example of an obstinate mansticking to what he has said,
after he is convinced that he has been misled, and doing a great wrong rather...
How to Work the Work of God
... A man may take separate acts of partial goodness, as you see children in the springtime
sticking daisies on the spikes of a thorn-twig picked from the hedges....
The Right to the Ordinary Safeguards of Good Health
... I carefully spread a large handkerchief on the desk to keep my arm fromsticking,
took up my pen, and began painstakingly to practice writing the intricate...
In the Hands of Giant Accuser
... as I never had heard. The curses had a peculiar effect ofsticking on
my mind, until they seemed to be within me. "I fell on my...
The Dark was Lifting as Vergilius Entered the Field of Mars. ...
... wailing. "It is like asticking of pigs to leave a lot of plebeian women,"
said Manius, when the sound was far out of hearing. "An...
Jacob and Esau
... we thrust ourselves into quags and bogs where there is no sure footing, and we begin
to sink; and instead of making progress, we find ourselvessticking fast....
The Forgotten Preacher.
... With a simplicity insticking to his main point, John goes quietly on: "that
he might be a witness of the light." That's rather interesting....
"Good-For-Nothing"
... window; he wore ruffles, and a dainty breastpin decorated the front of his shirt;
he was neatly shaven, and a tiny little strip ofsticking-plaster covered the...
Jesus' Law for the Use of Money.
... Better use it while it has power of purchase. Better not be caught with much of
the yellow stuffsticking to you when the true values are being settled....
Thesaurus
Sticking (2 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stick. 2. (a. & n.) from
Stick. Multi-Version Concordance
Sticking (2 Occurrences).
...Sticks (25 Occurrences)
Plaster (13 Occurrences)
... of the body, and is used, according to its composition, to produce a medicinal effect,
to bind parts together, etc.; as, a porous plaster;sticking plaster....
Adherent (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.)Sticking; clinging; attached; adhering.
2. (a.) Attached as an attribute or circumstance. 3. (a...
Sticky (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (superl.) Having the quality ofsticking to a surface;
adhesive; gluey; viscous; viscid; glutinous; tenacious....
Sticketh (1 Occurrence)
Stranded (2 Occurrences)
... Acts 27:41 But coming to a place where two seas met, they stranded the ship, and
her bowsticking fast remained immovable, while the stern began to go to...
Hammering (7 Occurrences)
... Acts 27:41 But coming to a place where two seas met, they stranded the ship, and
her bowsticking fast remained immovable, while the stern began to go to...
Pieces (209 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Acts 27:41 But coming to a place where two seas met, they stranded the ship,
and her bowsticking fast remained immovable, while the stern began to go to...
Heavy (110 Occurrences)
... Acts 27:41 But coming to a place where two seas met, they stranded the ship, and
her bowsticking fast remained immovable, while the stern began to go to...
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