8493 watchfulness, of believers
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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Alertness to dangers and blessings in the Christian life, and also to opportunities to do good.

Watchfulness for dangers

1 Peter 5:8 See also Proverbs 4:23

The danger of false teaching

Matthew 7:15 See also Psalm 94:8; Proverbs 8:33-34; Matthew 24:4-5; Mark 8:15; Romans 16:17; 1 Corinthians 16:13

The danger of temptation

Matthew 26:41 pp Mark 14:38 See also Deuteronomy 4:15; 1 Kings 2:4; Luke 12:15; Luke 17:1-3; 1 Corinthians 10:12; Galatians 6:1; 2Jn 8

The danger of neglecting the word of God

Deuteronomy 4:9 See also Joshua 22:5; 1 Kings 2:3; Hebrews 2:1; Hebrews 12:25; 2 Peter 1:19

The danger of damage to the Lord's work

Nehemiah 4:9; Nehemiah 7:3

The danger of speaking sinfully

Psalm 39:1; Psalm 141:3; Proverbs 13:3; Proverbs 21:23; James 1:26; James 3:5-8; 1 Peter 3:10

Watchfulness for blessings

Psalm 25:15; Psalm 59:9; Psalm 123:1-2; Psalm 130:5-6; Isaiah 40:9; Micah 7:7; Luke 2:25,36-38

Watchfulness and prayer

Colossians 4:2-3 See also Matthew 26:41 pp Mark 14:38; Mark 13:33 fn; Luke 21:36; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Peter 4:7

Watchfulness for the return of Jesus Christ

Matthew 24:42-44 See also Matthew 25:1-13; Mark 13:32-37; Luke 12:35-40; Luke 21:32-36; 1 Thessalonians 5:4-8; Revelation 16:15

Watchfulness for opportunities to serve the Lord

1 Peter 3:15 See also Ephesians 5:15-16; Colossians 4:5-6

Meeting the needs of others

Ephesians 6:18 See also Matthew 26:36-40; Galatians 6:10; Titus 3:1

Contrast with the watchfulness of unbelievers with evil intent

Psalm 37:32 See also 1 Samuel 18:9; Samuel 19:11; Psalm 10:8; Jeremiah 20:10; Matthew 26:16; Mark 3:2; Acts 9:24

Warning against neglect of watchfulness

Revelation 3:2-3

See also

1335  blessing
2565  Christ, second coming
5534  sleep, spiritual
5767  attitudes in prayer
6248  temptation
8329  readiness
8329  readiness
8344  servanthood in believers
8453  obedience
8477  self-examination
8618  prayerfulness
9610  hope



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