What Does the Bible Say About Watching Bad Things?

The Bible addresses watching bad things across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.

12 verses·3 eras·10 promises

Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)

Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don't know.
Jeremiah 33:3· YahwehPromise
"For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; and the former things shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.
Isaiah 65:17· YahwehPromise

Life of Jesus (~30 AD)

Jesus, looking at them, said, "With men it is impossible, but not with God, for all things are possible with God."
Mark 10:27· JesusPromise
All things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."
Matthew 21:22· JesusPromise
Looking at them, Jesus said, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
Matthew 19:26· JesusPromise
But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:33· JesusPromise
Jesus said to him, "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes."
Mark 9:23· JesusPromise
"Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and don't do the things which I say?

Early Church (~50 AD)

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28· PaulPromise
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.
Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1· Narrator

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