“Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don't know.”
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)
“"For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; and the former things shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.”
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."”
“All things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."”
“Looking at them, Jesus said, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."”
“But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.”
“Jesus said to him, "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes."”
“"Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and don't do the things which I say?”
— Luke 6:46· Jesus
Early Church (~50 AD)
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
“We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.”
“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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