1. God designed us to need the help of others. * Genesis 2:18 And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet… Bible Topics: Help, asking for

Definition: Haste is quickness; hurry; an overeagerness to act; rashness. Rashness is unwise haste; recklessness; a response without due deliberation (prayerfulness and forethought) or caution. 1. Haste is often the Devil’s trap to get us… Bible Topics: Haste; rashness

Definitions: Happiness is a state of well-being and contentment. Joy is a feeling of great pleasure or happiness that comes from success, good fortune, or a sense of well-being; gladness. 1. True happiness is a… Bible Topics: Happiness and joy

Definition: Desire for possessing more than one needs, especially money or property. 1. Although the objective of greed is gratification, the result is always greater unhappiness. * Proverbs 15:27a He that is greedy of gain… Bible Topics: Greed

Definition: Idle talk or rumor, especially about other people, and usually in a critical or condescending vein; the telling of secrets; repeating or discussing scandal. 1. The Bible clearly forbids gossip. * Leviticus 19:16a Thou… Bible Topics: Gossip and Tattling

Definition: Getting alone with God refers to times of private prayer and communion with the Jesus. 1. The secret of prayer is secret prayer. * Isaiah 26:20 [Secret prayer protects God’s people from His judgments… Bible Topics: Getting alone with God

Definition: Kindness, consideration, tenderness, friendliness; not severe, violent or loud. 1. Jesus is often characterized in both the Old and New Testaments by His gentleness. * Isaiah 40:11 He shall feed His flock like a… Bible Topics: Gentleness

Definition: The attachment of one person to another marked by mutual affection and trust; intimacy. 1. Seeking the right kind of friendship is encouraging, strengthening and bears good fruit. * Psalm 119:63 I am a… Bible Topics: Friendship

Definition: Behavior which is unwise or lacking in good sense or judgement. It can also mean behavior that is silly, shallow, or not to any positive, constructive end. 1. Some of the symptoms and manifestations… Bible Topics: Foolishness

Definition: Excessive or insincere praise; praising another to promote one’s own interests. 1. Jesus gave no place to those who tempted Him with flattery. * Luke 20:20-23 And they watched Him [Jesus], and sent forth… Bible Topics: Flattery

Definition: Fellowship is the sharing of interests, ideals or experiences amongst fellow believers; companionship, friendship. Dissociation is the act of separating yourself — not only in body, but in spirit and attitude — from the… Bible Topics: Fellowship – Dissociation

Definition: Related to feelings of loneliness, isolation, or rejection; feeling left out is an awareness, either real or imagined, of being excluded from the company or activities of others. 1. Jesus sometimes felt left out,… Bible Topics: Feeling left out

Definition: A worrisome concern about a possibly unsuccessful performance or endeavor. Fear of failure is often born of pride; it’s fear of what others will think, fear of embarrassment, fear of being ashamed. 1. Fear… Bible Topics: Fear of failure

Definition: To fascinate is to grip so as to take away the power to move, act, or think for oneself; to attract and hold by charming qualities. 1. Because the Lord abhors evil, those who… Bible Topics: Fascination for evil

Definition: Unduly intimate or forward; excessively bold, presumptuous, rude, disrespectful. 1. Familiarity leads to a loss of respect for one another. * Matthew 13:55a,57 [The familiarity of Jesus’ Own family and neighbors caused them not… Bible Topics: Familiarity