What Does the Bible Say About Self Harm?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on self harm
Η Βίβλος αναφέρεται στην αυτοπροκαλούμενη βλάβη σε πολλά σημεία. Το θέμα αυτό είναι ευαίσθητο και απαιτεί σωστή κατανόηση και συμπόνοια. Η Βίβλος δεν υποστηρίζει την αυτοπροκαλούμενη βλάβη, αλλά προσκαλεί τους ανθρώπους να αναζητήσουν βοήθεια, αγάπη και υποστήριξη από το Θεό και από την κοινότητά τους.
Bible Verses About Self Harm
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”
Psalm 34:17-20
“When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit...”
Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Romans 12:19
“Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, 'Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.'”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”
Psalm 73:26
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
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