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In biblical terminology, the concept of being "curbed" often relates to the idea of restraint, control, or limitation, particularly in the context of human behavior, desires, and actions. The Bible frequently addresses the necessity of curbing sinful tendencies and exercising self-control as part of a righteous life.
Self-Control and RestraintThe Bible emphasizes the importance of self-control as a fruit of the Spirit. In
Galatians 5:22-23 , the Apostle Paul lists self-control as one of the attributes that believers should cultivate: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law." Here, self-control is presented as a divine quality that curbs the sinful nature and aligns one's life with God's will.
Curbing Sinful DesiresJames 1:14-15 warns about the progression of unchecked desires: "But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death." This passage underscores the necessity of curbing sinful desires before they lead to actions that result in spiritual death.
The Role of the LawThe Mosaic Law served as a curb for the Israelites, setting boundaries for behavior and providing a standard of holiness. In
Romans 7:7 , Paul explains, "What then shall we say? Is the law sinful? Certainly not! Indeed, I would not have been aware of sin if it had not been for the law. For I would not have known what coveting really was if the law had not said, 'You shall not covet.'" The law curbed sinful actions by making people aware of God's standards.
Discipline and CorrectionProverbs 3:11-12 speaks to the value of divine discipline as a means of curbing wayward behavior: "My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke; for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights." God's discipline is portrayed as a loving act intended to curb destructive paths and guide believers toward righteousness.
The TongueThe Bible also addresses the need to curb one's speech.
James 3:5-6 highlights the power of the tongue and the necessity of controlling it: "In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell." This passage illustrates the potential for harm when the tongue is not curbed.
ConclusionThe biblical concept of being curbed is integral to the Christian life, emphasizing the need for self-control, the curbing of sinful desires, and the importance of divine discipline. Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit and adherence to God's Word, believers are called to live lives that reflect God's holiness and righteousness.
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... Shemaiah the prophet, the first of the long series of noble men whocurbed the violence
of Jewish monarchs, points the lesson of invasion in plain, blunt words...
Modesty, the Flower of Manners
... certain point linger in the world, if nature shall have laid the preliminary groundwork
of it, discipline persuaded to it, censorial rigourcurbed its excesses...
How to Use the Present Life, and the Comforts of It.
... There have been some good and holy men who, when they saw intemperance and luxury
perpetually carried to excess, if not strictlycurbed, and were desirous to...
Of the Anger of God and Man.
... I might say that the anger of man ought to becurbed, because he is often angry
unjustly; and he has immediate emotion, because he is only for a time....
Prophets and Prophets. (xxiii. 9-32, xxvii-xxix, Etc. )
... the collar.27. Now therefore why hast thou notcurbed Jeremiah of Anathoth,
who takes on himself to prophesy unto you? 28. Hath he...
Election and Holiness
... of God. It is time that we had done with the old and rusty systems that
have so longcurbed the freeness of religious speech. The...
The Primitive Church.
... world beneath, and the judgments one after another poured out by the Angels; the
true remnant of the Church persecuted; and the world partlycurbed by, partly...
A Compendious view of the Christian Life.
... prohibited. But irrational impulses must becurbed, lest, carrying us away through
excessive relaxation, they impel us to voluptuousness....
Indwelling Sin
... as evil as it was before the new birth"as sinful, as altogether hostile to God's
laws, as ever it was"a nature which, as I said before, iscurbed and kept...
The Sixth Petition Corresponds as we have Observed to the Promise...
... he may make trial of their sincerity, and by exercising their strength confirm it;
may mortify, tame, and cauterize their flesh, which, if notcurbed in this...
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Curbed (1 Occurrence)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Curb. Multi-Version Concordance
Curbed (1 Occurrence). Psalms 32:9 Be ye not as a horse
...Curb (5 Occurrences)
Teach (172 Occurrences)
... may have meant "to beat with a rod," "to chastise," and may have originally referred
to the striking and goading of beasts by which they werecurbed and trained...
Teaching (372 Occurrences)
... may have meant "to beat with a rod," "to chastise," and may have originally referred
to the striking and goading of beasts by which they werecurbed and trained...
Teacher (103 Occurrences)
... may have meant "to beat with a rod," "to chastise," and may have originally referred
to the striking and goading of beasts by which they werecurbed and trained...
Curbing (2 Occurrences)
Samson (37 Occurrences)
... (4) He was passionate and therefore weak. The animal of his nature was nevercurbed,
but rather ran unchained and free. He was given to sudden fury....
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