Dictionary of Bible Themes: 5766 attitudes, to life

5766 attitudes, to life

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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The way in which people think or feel about human life is of major importance to morality. Scripture declares the sanctity of life, and the attitudes towards life which should follow.

The sanctity of life

Psalm 49:7-8; Matthew 16:26 pp Mark 8:37

Fear

1 John 4:18 See also Psalm 23:4; Psalm 91:5; Psalm 112:7-8; Isaiah 35:4; Isaiah 41:10; 1 Peter 3:6

Courage

1 Corinthians 16:13 See also Joshua 1:6-7; 1 Samuel 17:32,37; Acts 4:13

Rejoicing

Psalm 118:24 See also Romans 5:3; Romans 12:15; 1 Peter 4:13

Anxiety

Philippians 4:6 See also Psalm 94:19; Proverbs 12:25; Ecclesiastes 11:10; Matthew 6:25-34 pp Luke 12:22-31; Luke 10:41; 1 Peter 5:7

Being forward-looking and positive

Philippians 3:12-14 See also Luke 9:62; 2 Timothy 1:7; Timothy 2:3-6