What does it mean, “an idle mind is the devil’s workshop?”
Jun 9, 2006 · Idle hands are the devil's tools ("Collections" 1808) Idle brains are the devil's workhouses (T. Fuller 1732) An idle brain is the devil's workshop (H. G. Bohn, "Hand-Book of Proverbs," 1855) If the Devil finds a Man idle, he'll set him at work (J. Kelly, "Scottish Proverbs," 1721) The devil finds work (or mischief) for idle hands to do
Is there a passage similar to “an idle mind is the devil’s workplace ...
Jun 9, 2006 · I am looking for a phrase in the Bible that is similar to the saying, "An idle mind is the devil's workplace." Answer: In warning churches not to support young widows, Paul stated, " And besides they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house, and not only idle but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not ' (I ...
Chimney Corner Scriptures – La Vista Church of Christ
An idle mind is the devil's workshop; Cleanliness is next to godliness; As the apple of your eye; Spare the rod and spoil the child; Give the devil his due; Cast your bread upon the waters; The ax is laid to the root; A fool uttereth all his mind; Blood is thicker than water; Bread is the staff of life; Lord, what fools we mortals be ...
¿Qué significa que “una mente ociosa es el taller del diablo”?
Pregunta: ¿Qué significa "una mente ociosa es el taller del diablo"? Respuesta: Hay un conjunto de proverbios ingleses que están redactados de manera similar: Las manos ociosas son el taller del diablo Las manos ociosas son las herramientas del diablo ("Collections" 1808) Los cerebros ociosos son los asilos del diablo (T. Fuller 1732) Un cerebro ocioso es el taller del diablo (H.…
Что значит: «праздный ум – мастерская дьявола»?
Jun 9, 2006 · Вопрос: Что значит: «праздный ум – это мастерская дьявола?» Ответ: Существует набор английских пословиц, которые сформулированы аналогично: Праздные руки – мастерская дьявола Праздные руки – инструменты дьявола ...
I still struggle with sin – La Vista Church of Christ
Jan 16, 2022 · A lot of sins became normal and just a part of my culture. I just needed to confess and ask for prayers and for some words of wisdom. It's an everyday struggle, but I don't have positive friends because I had to let them go due to the temptations of being around them. Pray for me because when I'm alone, the devil comes for an idle mind.
Silence, Beautiful Voice – Tennyson – La Vista Church of Christ
Apr 1, 2025 · To this, Benjamin Franklin said, "As we must account for every idle word, so we must for every idle silence." Indeed, we are expected to speak up when words are needed. Titus was told to speak confidently. Paul spoke boldly. Christians must preach.
Blog – Page 65 – La Vista Church of Christ
Nov 9, 2020 · We are a biblically-based church in Nebraska untied to any denomination. We are not perfect, we are forgiven. We are a family of God's childre
How to be Truly Happy – La Vista Church of Christ
Finally, true happiness is found through our busy activities. When we are idle, it can stir up displeasure, restlessness, and mischief. Note Romans 12:11: "in diligence not slothful; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord." Happiness comes to the person who works persistently, consistently, and with diligence. Think of the inward pride that can be ...
Effective Rebukes – La Vista Church of Christ
We tend to ascribe motivations to a person’s action, but we need to realize that only God knows the mind of other people (Hebrews 4:12-13). It is true that wrongful action originates from wrongful thoughts (Matthew 15:18-19), but unless the offender admits to why he is doing wrong, we must stick to rebuking the wrongful deeds.