What Does the Bible Say About Protecting The Home?

Psalm 91:9-11 ESV / 167 helpful votes

Because you have made the Lord your dwelling place— the Most High, who is my refuge— no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.

Isaiah 32:18 ESV / 108 helpful votes

My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.

Zechariah 9:8 ESV / 69 helpful votes

Then I will encamp at my house as a guard, so that none shall march to and fro; no oppressor shall again march over them, for now I see with my own eyes.

2 Timothy 3:1-7 ESV / 58 helpful votes

But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. ...

Psalm 34:7 ESV / 49 helpful votes

The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.

James 1:5 ESV / 22 helpful votes

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

1 Corinthians 10:24 ESV / 18 helpful votes

Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.

Galatians 2:20 ESV / 16 helpful votes

I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Romans 12:2 ESV / 15 helpful votes

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Galatians 5:19-26 ESV / 14 helpful votes

Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. ...

John 17:17 ESV / 14 helpful votes

Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.

Psalm 125:1-2 ESV / 14 helpful votes

A Song of Ascents. Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time forth and forevermore.

Isaiah 61:1 ESV / 13 helpful votes

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;

2 Corinthians 7:1 ESV / 12 helpful votes

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.

Romans 13:1-14 ESV / 12 helpful votes

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience. ...

Proverbs 23:21 ESV / 12 helpful votes

For the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and slumber will clothe them with rags.

Proverbs 13:4 ESV / 11 helpful votes

The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.

Proverbs 12:16 ESV / 11 helpful votes

The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.

Psalm 24:7-10 ESV / 11 helpful votes

Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle! Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory! Selah

Genesis 3:24 ESV / 11 helpful votes

He drove out the man, and at the east of the garden of Eden he placed the cherubim and a flaming sword that turned every way to guard the way to the tree of life.

Ephesians 5:1-33 ESV / 10 helpful votes

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. ...

Romans 12:1 ESV / 10 helpful votes

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.

Mark 12:29-31 ESV / 10 helpful votes

Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

Micah 6:8 ESV / 10 helpful votes

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Isaiah 32:17 ESV / 10 helpful votes

And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.

1 Peter 4:3 ESV / 9 helpful votes

For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry.

2 Timothy 3:17 ESV / 9 helpful votes

That the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

Galatians 6:1 ESV / 9 helpful votes

Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.

John 3:16 ESV / 9 helpful votes

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Psalm 37:1-40 ESV / 9 helpful votes

Of David. Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. ...

Ephesians 4:31 ESV / 8 helpful votes

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.

1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV / 8 helpful votes

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

John 14:15 ESV / 8 helpful votes

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.

Matthew 5:21-24 ESV / 8 helpful votes

“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire. So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

Proverbs 15:22 ESV / 8 helpful votes

Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 11:28 ESV / 8 helpful votes

Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.

James 3:11 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water?

1 Corinthians 11:1 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.

Proverbs 19:2 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.

Proverbs 17:4 ESV / 7 helpful votes

An evildoer listens to wicked lips, and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

Psalm 141:5 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness; let him rebuke me—it is oil for my head; let my head not refuse it. Yet my prayer is continually against their evil deeds.

1 John 4:9 ESV / 6 helpful votes

In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.

1 Peter 5:1-14 ESV / 6 helpful votes

So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” ...

2 Timothy 3:15 ESV / 6 helpful votes

And how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 4:6 ESV / 6 helpful votes

If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed.

Ephesians 1:4 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love

1 Corinthians 6:10 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

Matthew 28:19 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Matthew 16:24 ESV / 6 helpful votes

Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.

1 Corinthians 12:28 ESV / 5 helpful votes

And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues.

Isaiah 61:2 ESV / 5 helpful votes

To proclaim the year of the Lord's favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn;

Isaiah 6:8 ESV / 5 helpful votes

And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”

Exodus 18:21 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.

1 Corinthians 12:18 ESV / 4 helpful votes

But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose.

Proverbs 18:9 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.

55 Bible Verses about Protecting The Home

Psalm 91:9-11 ESV / 167 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Isaiah 32:18 ESV / 108 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Zechariah 9:8 ESV / 69 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Timothy 3:1-7 ESV / 58 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 34:7 ESV / 49 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

James 1:5 ESV / 22 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Corinthians 10:24 ESV / 18 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Galatians 2:20 ESV / 16 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 12:2 ESV / 15 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Galatians 5:19-26 ESV / 14 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 17:17 ESV / 14 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 125:1-2 ESV / 14 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Isaiah 61:1 ESV / 13 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Corinthians 7:1 ESV / 12 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 13:1-14 ESV / 12 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 23:21 ESV / 12 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 13:4 ESV / 11 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 12:16 ESV / 11 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 24:7-10 ESV / 11 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Genesis 3:24 ESV / 11 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Ephesians 5:1-33 ESV / 10 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 12:1 ESV / 10 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Mark 12:29-31 ESV / 10 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Micah 6:8 ESV / 10 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Isaiah 32:17 ESV / 10 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Peter 4:3 ESV / 9 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Timothy 3:17 ESV / 9 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Galatians 6:1 ESV / 9 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 3:16 ESV / 9 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 37:1-40 ESV / 9 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Ephesians 4:31 ESV / 8 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV / 8 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 14:15 ESV / 8 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 5:21-24 ESV / 8 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 15:22 ESV / 8 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 11:28 ESV / 8 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

James 3:11 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Corinthians 11:1 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 19:2 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 17:4 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 141:5 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 John 4:9 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Peter 5:1-14 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Timothy 3:15 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Timothy 4:6 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Ephesians 1:4 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Corinthians 6:10 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 28:19 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 16:24 ESV / 6 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Corinthians 12:28 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Isaiah 61:2 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Isaiah 6:8 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Exodus 18:21 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Corinthians 12:18 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 18:9 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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