Scripture Cards: Sibling Rivalry

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;

But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.

If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.

What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you?

If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.”

You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.

Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!

Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!