Hebrews 13:9

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Don’t get carried away by all kinds of unfamiliar teachings. Gaining inner strength from God’s kindness  is good for us. This strength does not come from following rules about food, rules that don’t help those who follow them.

Cross References

Psalm 112:8

His heart is steady, and he is not afraid. In the end he will look triumphantly at his enemies.

Matthew 24:24

False messiahs and false prophets will appear. They will work spectacular, miraculous signs and do wonderful things to deceive, if possible, even those whom God has chosen.

Matthew 24:4

Jesus answered them, “Be careful not to let anyone deceive you.

Luke 5:38

Rather, new wine is to be poured into fresh skins.

Acts 20:30

Some of your own men will come forward and say things that distort the truth. They will do this to lure disciples into following them.

Acts 20:32

“I am now entrusting you to God and to his message that tells how kind he is. That message can help you grow and can give you the inheritance that is shared by all of God’s holy people.

Romans 14:17

God’s kingdom does not consist of what a person eats or drinks. Rather, God’s kingdom consists of God’s approval and peace, as well as the joy that the Holy Spirit gives.

Romans 14:2

Some people believe that they can eat all kinds of food. Other people with weak faith believe that they can eat only vegetables.

Romans 14:6

When people observe a special day, they observe it to honor the Lord. When people eat all kinds of foods, they honor the Lord as they eat, since they give thanks to God. Vegetarians also honor the Lord when they eat, and they, too, give thanks to God.

1 Corinthians 6:13

Food is for the stomach, and the stomach is for food, but God will put an end to both of them. However, the body is not for sexual sin but for the Lord, and the Lord is for the body.

1 Corinthians 8:8

Food will not affect our relationship with God. We are no worse off if we eat ⌞that food⌟ and no better off if we don’t.

2 Corinthians 1:21

God establishes us, together with you, in a relationship with Christ. He has also anointed us.

Galatians 6:1

Brothers and sisters, if a person gets trapped by wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should help that person turn away from doing wrong. Do it in a gentle way. At the same time watch yourself so that you also are not tempted.

Ephesians 4:14

Then we will no longer be little children, tossed and carried about by all kinds of teachings that change like the wind. We will no longer be influenced by people who use cunning and clever strategies to lead us astray.

Ephesians 5:6

Don’t let anyone deceive you with meaningless words. It is because of sins like these that God’s anger comes to those who refuse to obey him.

Colossians 2:4

I say this so that no one will mislead you with arguments that merely sound good.

2 Thessalonians 2:17

may he encourage and strengthen you to do and say everything that is good.

2 Thessalonians 2:2

Don’t get upset right away or alarmed when someone claims that we said through some spirit, conversation, or letter that the day of the Lord has already come.

1 Timothy 6:20

Timothy, guard the Good News which has been entrusted to you. Turn away from pointless discussions and the claims of false knowledge that people use to oppose ⌞the Christian faith⌟.

1 John 4:1

Dear friends, don’t believe all people who say that they have the Spirit. Instead, test them. See whether the spirit they have is from God, because there are many false prophets in the world.

Jude 1:12

These people are a disgrace at the special meals you share with other believers. They eat with you and don’t feel ashamed. They are shepherds who care ⌞only⌟ for themselves. They are dry clouds blown around by the winds. They are withered, uprooted trees without any fruit. As a result, they have died twice.

Jude 1:3

Dear friends, I had intended to write to you about the salvation we share. But something has come up. It demands that I write to you and encourage you to continue your fight for the Christian faith that was entrusted to God’s holy people once for all time.