Bible Questions Answered:
“I will be starting school soon, and want to live Jesus way. Many of the people I know are not christian.
What should I not do?”
Billy/ Hamilton, Ohio U.S.A.
Bible Answer:
Shun, evil things.
1 Thessalonians 5:22 KJV
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
You of course are right, there are many things which a Christian cannot do! However, do not fail to concentrate as well on what a Christian should do.
Pray.
Matthew 6:6 KJV
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Mark 9:23 KJV
Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
Fill your life with Godly Works.
Matthew 5:16 KJV
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Read the Word of God.
Psalm 119:9,11 KJV
9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
Be a Witness for the Lord.
Isaiah 43:10 KJV
Ye are My witnesses, saith the LORD, and My servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe Me, and understand that I am He: before Me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after Me.
Romans 10:10 KJV
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Live faithfully.
Luke 9:23 KJV
And He said to them all, If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.
1 Timothy 4:12 KJV
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Be strong in the Lord
I Peter 4:14 KJV
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.
Ephesians 6:10 KJV
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.
I John 2:14 KJV
"... I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one."
II Timothy 2:15-17,19-22 NLT
15 Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive His approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.
16 Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior.
17 This kind of talk spreads like cancer...
19 But God’s truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and “All who belong to the Lord must turn away from evil.”
20 In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use.
21 If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.
22 Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.
Psalm 19:14 KJV
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my Redeemer.
