With school back in my heart goes out to the ones that are being bullied at school and to the ones that are the bullies. Please take time to read and SHARE! For centuries the Bible has been a source of comfort, consolation and reassurance to those who are suffering. Those who are bullied suffer physically, mentally and sometimes academically. According to Bullying Statistics (2009) there is a correlation between bullying and depression. The statistics also support that depression may lead to physical illness, anxiety, school absenteeism and low self-esteem. In addition, these problems often lead to suicide. A report by Children’s health on NBC news (2010) suggests that depression and suicidal behavior is possible whether bullying or the victim of bullying. Parents it is important to look for signs of bullying in your child through depression and suicidal thoughts. Here are eleven Bible verses that address bullying that you and your children can turn to in times of stress and need. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another. Proverbs 11:14 Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times Proverbs 6 16-19 There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” Luke 6:31 And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them. Romans 12:10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Ephesians 4:29-32 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Colossians 3:12-14 Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 1 John 3:23 Love one another Along with counseling, therapy and friends the Bible may be a source of hope and refuge to build self-confidence, peace and hope for those who are suffering from bullying or being bullied.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 14:16:50 +0000