Meddling

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• Proverbs 26:17

  He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

• 1 Peter 4:15

  But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.

• 1 Thessalonians 4:11

  And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

• Matthew 7:1–5

  Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? …

• Proverbs 26:20

  Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

• Proverbs 20:3

  It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

• 1 Timothy 5:13

  And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

• 2 Thessalonians 3:11

  For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

• 1 Peter 4:13–15

  But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.

• Proverbs 11:13

  A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

• Proverbs 20:19

  He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

• 1 Peter 2:1–25

  Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. …

• Leviticus 19:16

  Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.

• Proverbs 16:28

  A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

• Proverbs 10:19

  In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

• 1 Peter 4:15–16

  But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

• 1 Corinthians 10:31

  Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

• Matthew 7:12

  Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

• Romans 14:4

  Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.

• Luke 12:13–14

  And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

• Colossians 3:8

  But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

• Ephesians 4:29

  Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

• Ephesians 5:11

  And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

• Exodus 23:1

  Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.

• 1 Timothy 2:1–15

  I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; …

• Proverbs 18:21

  Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

• Ephesians 6:11–17

  Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. …

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