Family of Saints
15 passages listed in Nave’s Topical Bible and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook. Verse text: Berean Standard Bible; links open in your translation.
10 sections
Be Duly Regulated
- Proverbs 31:27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
- 1 Timothy 3:4–5 An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity. …
- 1 Timothy 3:12 A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.
Blessed
- Psalm 128:3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine flourishing within your house, your sons like olive shoots sitting around your table.
- Psalm 128:6 that you may see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel!
Deceivers and Liars should be Removed From
- Psalm 101:7 No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence.
Live in Mutual Forbearance
- Genesis 50:17–21 ‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I beg you, please forgive the transgression and sin of your brothers, for they did you wrong.’ So now, Joseph, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” …
- Matthew 18:21–22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” …
Live in Unity
- Genesis 45:24 Then Joseph sent his brothers on their way, and as they were leaving, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the way!”
- Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
Punishment of Irreligious
- Jeremiah 10:25 Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge You, and on the families that do not call on Your name. For they have devoured Jacob; they have consumed him and finished him off; they have devastated his homeland.
Rejoice Together Before God
- Deuteronomy 14:26 Then you may spend the money on anything you desire: cattle, sheep, wine, strong drink, or anything you wish. You are to feast there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with your household.
should be Taught God's Word
- Deuteronomy 4:9–10 Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren. …
Warned Against Departing from God
- Deuteronomy 29:18 Make sure there is no man or woman, clan or tribe among you today whose heart turns away from the LORD our God to go and worship the gods of those nations. Make sure there is no root among you that bears such poisonous and bitter fruit,
Worship God Together
- 1 Corinthians 16:19 The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.
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Topics: Nave’s Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook (1897), public domain, via the Berean Bible topical index.