Throughout the Old and New Testament, our call to do justice is clear. “Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute,” (Psalm 82:3). “Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, and please the widow’s cause,” (Isaiah 1:17).
A key verse with regards to socialization is Proverbs 13:20: “He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.” Another good socialization verse is Proverbs 22:24-25: “Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn his ways and …
Jesus also spoke harshly against those who hid behind their religious practices while they “… neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy and faith.” It appears that Jesus practiced the social dimensions of justice.
What does the Bible say about facing your problems?
Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Deuteronomy 31:6,8 Be strong and bold; have no fear or dread of them, because it is the Lord your God who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
Nothing and no one in this world should ever come before God in your life, and if you spend more time using and relying on social media than you do with God, then you may have a problem.
What the Bible says about overcoming fear?
“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” The Good News: God’s love is never failing; face your fears and move forward with courage.
What does God say about stress?
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” The Good News: If you use prayer as a means for comfort, God will provide you with peace of mind.