5953 stability
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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The state of being in a firm or unwavering situation, whether emotional, political or personal. Stability is an important element of a settled life before God.

Stability in the life of faith

Stability for the believer is based on God's unchanging nature

Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 103:19 See also 1 Samuel 2:2; 2 Samuel 22:32; Job 25:2; Psalm 62:2; Psalm 89:2; Psalm 93:2; Isaiah 26:4; Matthew 7:24-27

Stability gives resistance to spiritual assault

1 Corinthians 16:13; Colossians 1:22-23 See also Psalm 20:7-8; Psalm 40:2; Proverbs 10:25; Matthew 10:22; Romans 16:25; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 2 Corinthians 1:24; Galatians 5:1; Philippians 1:27,27; Colossians 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 3:8; 2 Thessalonians 2:15; Hebrews 6:19; Hebrews 10:23; James 1:23-25; James 5:8; 2 Peter 1:12

Stability depends upon firmness of faith

Colossians 2:5-7 See also Psalm 57:7; Psalm 119:5; Isaiah 26:3; Ephesians 3:17; Hebrews 3:14; 1 Peter 5:9-10

Stability is an important aim of Christian ministry

Ephesians 4:14 See also Colossians 1:28

Political stability

2 Samuel 7:16; Proverbs 29:4 See also 1 Samuel 13:13; 2 Samuel 5:12; 1 Kings 2:12; Proverbs 16:12; Isaiah 16:5

See also

1160  God, unchangeable
1240  God, the Rock
4354  rock
5184  standing
5269  cornerstone
5317  foundation
5891  instability
5902  maturity
8020  faith
8215  confidence, results
8418  endurance
8459  perseverance



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