10 Popular Bible 'Verses' That Aren't Actually in the Bible

Christian Post ^ | 09/10/2013 | ALECIA MACKENZIE

[jboot]

I've heard "God helps those who help themselves" from the pulpit. What is troubling is that it is at heart an expression of unbelief. It is another way of saying "you're on your own." A similar sentiment is expressed by Frederick the Great's sarcastic military observation that "God is with the big battalions".

[1010RD]

Good stuff and true. “He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.” is particularly galling as a rationale for hitting children.

It’s utterly absurd and unbiblical. No shepherd would beat his sheep. The ‘rod’ in this case is the word of God.

[al_c]

I can’t believe they left out “God helps those who help themselves.”

[william clark]

Reminds me of a line by Gallagher:

“They say that cleanliness is next to godliness, but it ain’t. It’s next to cleaveage, I looked it up!”

[ravenwolf]

Spare the Rod and spoil the child

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I doubt if it has anything to do with literally beating a child, i think the rod or staff is a sign of rule, the father was to rule his own house, no doubt his wife ruled it but he was supposed to....

The father is to teach work and responsibility to his sons, if he does not do that he is withholding the rod and spoiling them and obviously does hate them.

Psalm 23
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

[firebrand]

Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we may die.

Take out the word “may” and it becomes biblical.

[cuban leaf]

A backslider!

[metmom]

Well, the Bible does tell us that conservatives are smart.

Ecclesiastes 10:2 A wise man’s heart inclines him to the right, but a fool’s heart to the left.

[boatbums]

Let's not forget these oft-cited "Biblical" phrases (which are NOT Biblical):

God helps those that help themselves.

I am my brother's keeper.

[ravenwolf]

I hope I don’t need a sarcasm tag on that... ;-)

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I did,nt see any need for one.

[Gamecock]

Thou who cureth, can maketh ill.

[GGpaX4DumpedTea]

“God moves in mysterious ways”

This comes from a hymn, by William Cowper (1731–1800). I didn’t know anyone attributed this to a scripture

God Moves in Mysterious Ways

God moves in a mysterious way,
His wonders to perform;
He plants his footsteps in the sea,
And rides upon the storm.

Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never failing skill,
He treasures up his bright designs,
And works his sovereign will.

Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take,
The clouds ye so much dread
are big with mercy, and shall break
In blessings on your head.

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust him for his grace;
Behind a frowning providence,
He hides a smiling face.

His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.

Blind unbelief is sure to err,
And scan his work in vain;
God is his own interpreter,
And he will make it plain.

William Cowper was a British poet and hymnist. He struggled throughout his life with depression, doubts, and fears.

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