Jesus On Pessimism
Matthew 7:14 (KJV)
14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Matthew 7:21-23 (KJV)
21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Matthew 10:34 (KJV)
34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Luke 18:23-25 (KJV)
23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.
24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 14:21-22 (KJV)
Luke 18:23-25 (KJV)
23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.
24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Pessimism In The New Testament
Acts 14:21-22 (KJV)
21 And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,
22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
Romans 9:18 (KJV)
18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.
2 Corinthians 12:8-9 (KJV)
8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
James 4:3 (KJV)
3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
Proverbs 19:13 (KJV)
13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
Proverbs 21:19 (KJV)
19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
Ecclesiastes 7:3 (KJV)
3 Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
Isaiah 66:5 (KJV)
5 Hear the word of the Lord, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the Lord be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.
Scripture contributions for September 2017 by: Paul Anderson
22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
Romans 9:18 (KJV)
18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.
2 Corinthians 12:8-9 (KJV)
8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
James 4:3 (KJV)
3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
Pessimism In The Old Testament
Proverbs 19:13 (KJV)
13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
Proverbs 21:19 (KJV)
19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
Ecclesiastes 7:3 (KJV)
3 Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.
Isaiah 66:5 (KJV)
5 Hear the word of the Lord, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the Lord be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.
Scripture contributions for September 2017 by: Paul Anderson
