Conflict resolution
1. Pursue peace. Matt 5:9
2. Listen carefully and listen to both sides. Prov
18:13,17
3. First address your own sin. Matt 7:3-5
4. Confront your erring brother in love. Gal 6:1-2
5. Be prepared to follow the steps of church
discipline. Matt 18:15-20
6. Even if you do all you can to seek resolution,
you may not succeed. Rom 12:18
Anger
1. Anger is murder. Matt 5:21-22
2. The cause of conflict is sinful desire. James 4:1-6
3. An angry person is dangerous. Prov 25:28
Revenge
1. Don’t take your own revenge. Trust God to do
what is right. Rom 12:19-21
2. Show love to your enemy. Matt 5:43-48
Helping people who have been hurt by
others (abused)
1. Bitterness is destructive. Heb 12:15
2. Joseph trusted God and thereby forgave his
abusers. Gen 50:19-20
Communication
1. The tongue is a fire. Jas 3:6f
2. Use your words to build up, not tear down.
Don’t always say whatever is on your mind. Eph
4:29
3. Be slow to speak and quick to listen. Jas 1:19-20
4. Focus on understanding the other person rather
than upon being understood. Phil 2:3-4
5. A gentle answer turns away wrath. Prov 15:1
Resisting temptation
1. God’s promise: you won’t be tempted beyond
what you are able. 1 Cor 10:13
2. Joseph’s example. Gen 39:7-10
Lust
1. Lust in the heart is adultery. Matt 5:27-30
2. Flee lust. 2 Tim 2:22
3. You are responsible for what you think
about. Phil 4:8-9 (also applies to fear, worry,
depression, etc.)
Fear
1. The fear of man brings a snare. Prov 29:25
2. Trusting in people is idolatry and will ruin
you. Jer 17:5-8
Worry
1. Trust God to meet your needs. Matt 6:25-34
2. Pray with thanksgiving. Phil 4:6-7
Depression
1. Are you depressed because of your sin? Ps 32
2. The key to overcoming depression is not a
change in your circumstances, but an increase
in your faith. Phil 4:11-13
Addictions
1. Addiction is seeking from some idol what God
alone gives. Isa 55:1-2
2. The root problem is that some love pleasure
more than they love God. 2 Tim 3:4
3. Substance abuse is sinful and destructive. Prov
23:29-35
4. “Co-dependents” make the addict their idol. Jer
17:5-8
Facing trials and calamity
1. God sovereignly works all things together for
good. Rom 8:28
2. God uses trials in your sanctification. Jas 1:2f
3. Nothing can separate you from God’s love in
Christ. Rom 8:31-39
Seeking forgiveness
1. From God. 1 John 1:8-10
2. From those you have wronged. Matt 5:23-24
Granting forgiveness
1. Forgive as you have been forgiven. Eph 4:32
2. The story of the unmerciful servant. Matt 18:21-
35
Repentance
1. How can you tell if repentance is genuine? 2 Cor
7:9-11
2. An example of true repentance. Ps 51
Presenting the gospel
1. We are saved not by keeping the law, but by
Christ’s atoning death. Rom 3:20-26
2. Confess your sins. 1 John 1:8-2:2
 3. The substitution of the Lamb of God for
sinners. Isa 53:4-6
4. The thief on the cross as an example of
salvation by grace. Luke 23:39-43
5. We are saved by grace alone through faith
alone. Eph 2:8-9
Assurance of salvation
1. If you truly believe in the Lord Jesus, you have
been born of God. 1 John 5:1
2. If you are one of Christ’s sheep, He keeps you
safe. John 10:28-29
3. If you have no regard for God’s commandments
you are still lost. 1 John 2:3-4
4. If you have no love for the brethren, you have
not been born of God. 1 John 4:8-9
Sanctification
1. The converted sinner is no longer to be labeled
by his old deeds. 1 Cor 6:9-11
2. Consider your old nature dead and your new
nature alive in Christ. Rom 6:11
3. The believer is a new person with a new
nature. 2 Cor 5:17
4. God will work to sanctify you. Phil 1:6
5. You are responsible to put forth effort in your
sanctification. Phil 2:12-13
6. Learn and apply the put off and put on
dynamic. Eph 4:22-24
7. Christ saved us that we might do good
works. Titus 2:14
Church involvement
1. Regular attendance is mandatory. Heb 10:25
2. God wants you to commit (join), making
yourself accountable to particular church
leaders. Heb 13:17
3. Each of us is to serve. 1 Pet 4:10-11
4. Each of us is to give as God has prospered us. 1
Cor 16:2
Work and employment
1. God’s design is that you work six days a
week. Exod 20:9
2. Don’t be a sluggard. Prov 6:6-11
3. If someone refuses to work, he should not
eat. 2 Thess 3:10
4. Serve God through your vocation. Eph 6:5-9
Finances
1. Planning (budgeting) is wise. Prov 21:5
2. Acknowledge God’s sovereignty over your
finances. Jas 4:13-17
3. God gives you the ability to earn. Deut 8:18
4. Avoid debt. Prov 22:7
5. Don’t make an idol of money, but store up
treasure in heaven. Matt 6:19-21
6. The love of money leads to every other evil
behavior. 1 Tim 6:10
7. Be generous with those in need. 1 Tim 6:17-19
8. Giving to the Lord’s work should be the first
item in your budget. Prov 3:9
9. Pay your taxes. Matt 22:17-21
Decision Making/Knowing God’s will
1. Wholeheartedly seek wisdom from God. Jas
1:5 (also see Prov 1-9).
2. Search for God’s moral will in the Bible. 2 Tim
3:16-17
3. Seek godly counsel. Prov 15:22
4. You can’t know God’s secret will. Deut 29:29
5. Submit your plans to God’s sovereign will. Prov
16:9
6. Trust God, that His way is best. Prov 3:5-6
Integrity
1. Simply tell the truth. Matt 5:37
2. Lying destroys relationships. Eph 4:25
Family issues
Marriage is divinely instituted
1. God’s design for marriage. Gen 2:18-23
2. God’s directive for marriage. Gen 2:24
The role of the husband
1. Eph 5:25-30
2. 1 Pet 3:7
3. John 13:1f
The role of the wife
1. Eph 5:22-24
2. Dealing with an unsaved husband. 1 Pet 3:1-
6 (see context 2:21-25)
Sex
1. All sex outside of marriage is wrong. Heb
13:4 (also see Gen. 2:24)
2. God wants us to be fruitful (have kids). Gen 1:28
 3. Your sexuality belongs to your spouse. Don’t I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
deprive him/her. 1 Cor 7:3-5
4. God wants married people to enjoy sex. Prov John 16:33 ESV
5:18-19 (also Song of Solomon) I have said these things to you, that in me you may have
Child training peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take
1. The duties of children. Eph 6:1-3 heart; I have overcome the world.
2. The duties of parents. Eph 6:4
3. The necessity of discipline. Prov 19:18
Scripture Quotes on Depression
Divorce
Isaiah 41:10 ESV
1. God hates divorce. Mal 2:16
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am
2. What God has joined, let no man
your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will
separate. Matt 19:5-6
uphold you with my righteous right hand.
3. Adultery is a ground for divorce (the other
person broke the covenant). Matt 19:9
Matthew 11:28 ESV
4. Abandonment by an unbeliever is a ground for
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I
divorce. 1 Cor 7:15
will give you rest.
5. Don’t leave your unbelieving spouse or drive
him/her away. 1 Cor 7:12
Jeremiah 29:11 ESV
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,
DEPRESSION
plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future
Bible Verses about Depression
and a hope.
Psalm 30:11 ESV
You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you
Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV
have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on
gladness,
your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge
him, and he will make straight your paths.
Deuteronomy 31:8 ESV
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you;
Psalm 143:7-8 ESV
he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be
Answer me quickly, O Lord! My spirit fails! Hide not
dismayed.”
your face from me, lest I be like those who go down to
the pit. Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast
Psalm 3:3 ESV
love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should
But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and
go, for to you I lift up my soul.
the lifter of my head.
Psalm 30:5 ESV
Isaiah 40:31 ESV
For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a
But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their
lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes
strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
with the morning.
they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not
faint.
1 Peter 5:7 ESV
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for
John 10:10 ESV
you.
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I
came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
Psalm 143:7-8 ESV
Answer me quickly, O Lord! My spirit fails! Hide not
Philippians 4:13 ESV
your face from me, lest I be like those who go down to
the pit. Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast
love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should
go, for to you I lift up my soul.
Philippians 4:6-7 ESV
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by
prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your
requests be made known to God. And the peace of God,
which surpasses all understanding, will guard your
hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 23:4 ESV
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of
death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod
and your staff, they comfort me.
Romans 8:28 ESV
And we know that for those who love God all things
work together for good, for those who are called
according to his purpose.
Proverbs 12:25 ESV
Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good
word makes him glad.
Romans 12:2 ESV
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed
by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may
discern what is the will of God, what is good and
acceptable and perfect.
Psalm 9:9 ESV
The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold
in times of trouble.
2 Timothy 1:7 ESV
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and
love and self-control.
Revelation 21:4 ESV
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death
shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor
crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have
passed away.”
Bible Verses For When You're Depressed.
Psalm 34:17-18 ESV
When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and
delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near
to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
Matthew 6:33 ESV
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness,
and all these things will be added to you.
Romans 15:13 ESV
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in
believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you
may abound in hope.
John 16:33 ESV
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have
peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take
heart; I have overcome the world.
Joshua 1:9 ESV
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous.
Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the
Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
When in sorrow, call John 14.
When men fail you, call Psalm 27.
If you want to be fruitful, call John 15.
When you have sinned, call Psalm 51.
When you worry, call Matthew 6:19-34.
When you are in danger, call Psalm 91.
When God seems far away, call Psalm 139.
When your faith needs stirring, call Hebrews 11.
When you are lonely and fearful, call Psalm 23.
When you grow bitter and critical, call I Corinthians 13.
For Paul's secret to happiness, call Colossians 3:12-17.
For understanding of Christianity, call II Corinthians
5:15-19.
When you feel down and out, call Romans 8:31.
When you want peace and rest, call Matthew 11:25-30.
When the world seems bigger than God, call Psalm 90.
When you want Christian assurance, call Romans 8:1-
30.
When you leave home for labor or travel, call Psalm
121.
When your prayers grow narrow or selfish, call Psalm
67.
For a great invention/opportunity, call Isaiah 55.
When you want courage for a task, call Joshua 1.
For how to get along with fellow men, call Romans 12.
When you think of investments and returns, call Mark
10.
If you are depressed, call Psalm 27.
If your pocketbook is empty, call Psalm 37.
If you are losing confidence in people, call I Corinthians
13.
If people seem unkind, call John 15.
If discouraged about your work, call Psalm 126.
If you find the world growing small and yourself great,
call Psalm 19.
Alternate numbers:
For dealing with fear, call Psalm 34:7.
For security, call Psalm 121:3.
For assurance, call Mark 8:35.
For reassurance, call Psalm 145:18.