What can help me avoid trouble? - Trouble - TouchPoints

John 16:33I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.

Job 5:7People are born for trouble as readily as sparks fly up from a fire.

Job 14:1“How frail is humanity! How short is life, and how full of trouble!

In this life there will always be trouble, but God offers hope and peace in the midst of it. This helps put trouble in perspective.

Leviticus 26:14-21However, if you do not listen to me or obey my commands . . . I will punish you.

Ezekiel 14:3-5Son of man, these leaders have set up idols in their hearts. They have embraced things that lead them into sin. Why should I let them ask me anything? Give them this message from the Sovereign Lord: I, the Lord, will punish the people of Israel who set up idols in their hearts so they fall into sin and then come to a prophet asking for help. I will do this to capture the minds and hearts of all my people who have turned from me to worship their detestable idols.

God wants to keep you away from sin and trouble, and that is best accomplished when you listen to his voice and obey his commands.

Proverbs 11:8God rescues the godly from danger, but he lets the wicked fall into trouble.

Proverbs 12:21No harm comes to the godly, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

Proverbs 15:6There is treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.

Proverbs 15:19A lazy person has trouble all through life; the path of the upright is easy!

Proverbs 15:27Dishonest money brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live.

Proverbs 28:20The trustworthy person will get a rich reward, but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble.

The trustworthy will get a rich reward. But the person who wants to get rich quick will only get into trouble.

A godly lifestyle repels many troubles.

Proverbs 13:13People who despise advice are asking for trouble; those who respect a command will succeed.

Seeking wise advice can help you avoid trouble.

Proverbs 21:23If you keep your mouth shut, you will stay out of trouble.

Proverbs 12:13The wicked are trapped by their own words, but the godly escape such trouble.

Proverbs 18:6-7Fools get into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating. The mouths of fools are their ruin; their lips get them into trouble.

Proverbs 14:3A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe.

The talk of fools is a rod for their backs, but the words of the wise keep them out of trouble.

Proverbs 17:20The crooked heart will not prosper; the lying tongue tumbles into trouble.

Proverbs 24:2For they spend their days plotting violence, and their words are always stirring up trouble.

Controlling your mouth can help you avoid trouble.

Proverbs 28:14Blessed are those who have a tender conscience, but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.

Listen to your conscience, for through that still, small voice God speaks wisdom to you.