A Practical Remedy for Stress Relief from the Bible
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Matthew 5:3 – 9 What does this tell me about my general attitude? How may I work toward greater happiness? How can I give more attention to my spiritual needs? | Matthew 5:25, 26 What is better than copying the contentious spirit that many have? (See also Luke 12:58,59) | Matthew 5:27 – 30 What do Jesus’ words underscore as to romantic fantasizing? How will my avoiding such contribute to my happiness and peace of mind? | Matthew 5:38-42 Why should I strive to avoid the emphasis modern society puts on being too assertive? | Matthew 5:43-48 How will I benefit from being better acquainted with my associates whom I might have considered to be enemies? What will this likely do to reduce or eliminate tension? | Matthew 6:14, 15 If I sometimes tend to be unforgiving, might envy or resentment be the basic cause? How can I change that? | Matthew 6:16 – 18 Am I inclined to be more concerned with appearances than I am with who I am on the inside? Of what should I be more aware? |
Matthew 6:19 – 32 What could be the effect if I become overly concerned with money and possessions? Thinking about what will help me to keep balanced in this regard? | Matthew 7:1 – 5 How do I feel when I am around people who are judgmental and critical, always finding fault? Why is it important for me to avoid being like that? | Matthew 7:7 – 11 If persistence is good when I make requests to God, how about in other facets of life? (See Luke 11:5 – 13) | Matthew 7:12 Though I know the Golden Rule, how often do I apply this counsel in dealing with others? | Matthew 7:24 – 27 Since I am responsible for directing my own life, how can I be better prepared for storms of difficulty and floods of trouble? Why should I be thinking of this now? (See Luke 6:46 – 49) | Matthew 8:2, 3 How can I reflect compassion for the disadvantaged, as Jesus often did? | Matthew 9:9 – 38 What part does showing mercy have in my life, and how can I show it more? |
Matthew 12:19 Learning from the prophecy about Jesus, do I strive to avoid contentious arguments? | Matthew 12:20, 21 What good can I do by not crushing others by either my words or my actions? | Matthew 12:34 – 37 What do I talk about much of the time? I know that when I squeeze an orange, orange juice comes out, so why should I give thought to what is inside me, in my heart? (See Mark 7:20-23) | Matthew 15:4 – 6 From Jesus’ comments, what do I see about loving care of the elderly? | Matthew 19:13 – 15 What do I need to take time to do? | Matthew 20:25 – 28 Why is it unprofitable to wield authority for its own sake? How can I imitate Jesus in this regard? | Mark 4:24, 25 What is the significance of how I treat others? |
Mark 9:50 If what I say and do is in good taste, what good results will likely come? | Luke 8:11, 14 If I let worry, wealth, and pleasure reign in my life, what can be the result? | Luke 9:1 – 6 Though Jesus had the power to heal the sick, what did he put before that? | Luke 9:52 – 56 Am I quick to take offense? Do I avoid the spirit of retaliation? | Luke 9:62 How should I view my responsibility to speak about God’s Kingdom? | Luke10:29 – 37 How can I prove that I am a neighbor, not a stranger? | Luke 11:33 – 36 What changes can I make so that my life can become simpler? |
Luke 12:15 What is the relationship between life and possessions? | Luke 14:28 – 30 If I take the time to weigh decisions carefully, what might I avoid, and with what benefit? | Luke 16:10 – 12 What benefits may I get from a life of integrity? | Use these blank days to go back and work on points you find especially difficult. Then start the program over on Sunday. | Use these blank days to go back and work on points you find especially difficult. Then start the program over on Sunday. | Use these blank days to go back and work on points you find especially difficult. Then start the program over on Sunday. | Use these blank days to go back and work on points you find especially difficult. Then start the program over on Sunday. |