1 Peter 4:14ESV / 26 helpful votes
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
Psalm 34:17-20ESV / 24 helpful votes
When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. He keeps all his bones; not one of them is broken.
Romans 8:1ESV / 20 helpful votes
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
John 8:32ESV / 11 helpful votes
And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Psalm 34:1-22ESV / 11 helpful votes
Of David, when he changed his behavior before Abimelech, so that he drove him out, and he went away. I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together! I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. ...
2 Corinthians 12:9ESV / 8 helpful votes
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Hebrews 2:10ESV / 7 helpful votes
For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering.
John 6:31-35ESV / 7 helpful votes
Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” They said to him, “Sir, give us this bread always.” Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.
Psalm 7:1-17ESV / 7 helpful votes
A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning the words of Cush, a Benjaminite. O Lord my God, in you do I take refuge; save me from all my pursuers and deliver me, lest like a lion they tear my soul apart, rending it in pieces, with none to deliver. O Lord my God, if I have done this, if there is wrong in my hands, if I have repaid my friend with evil or plundered my enemy without cause, let the enemy pursue my soul and overtake it, and let him trample my life to the ground and lay my glory in the dust. Selah ...
John 7:12ESV / 6 helpful votes
And there was much muttering about him among the people. While some said, “He is a good man,” others said, “No, he is leading the people astray.”
Mark 15:16-20ESV / 6 helpful votes
And the soldiers led him away inside the palace (that is, the governor's headquarters), and they called together the whole battalion. And they clothed him in a purple cloak, and twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on him. And they began to salute him, “Hail, King of the Jews!” And they were striking his head with a reed and spitting on him and kneeling down in homage to him. And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the purple cloak and put his own clothes on him. And they led him out to crucify him.
Philippians 4:19ESV / 5 helpful votes
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
Isaiah 51:7-16ESV / 5 helpful votes
“Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear not the reproach of man, nor be dismayed at their revilings. For the moth will eat them up like a garment, and the worm will eat them like wool, but my righteousness will be forever, and my salvation to all generations.” Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the Lord; awake, as in days of old, the generations of long ago. Was it not you who cut Rahab in pieces, who pierced the dragon? Was it not you who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made the depths of the sea a way for the redeemed to pass over? And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. ...
Ephesians 5:3ESV / 4 helpful votes
But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints.
Mark 5:40ESV / 4 helpful votes
And they laughed at him. But he put them all outside and took the child's father and mother and those who were with him and went in where the child was.
Proverbs 3:11-13ESV / 4 helpful votes
My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline or be weary of his reproof, for the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights. Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,
Psalm 2:4-6ESV / 4 helpful votes
He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision. Then he will speak to them in his wrath, and terrify them in his fury, saying, “As for me, I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill.”
Galatians 3:28ESV / 3 helpful votes
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20ESV / 3 helpful votes
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.
Judges 16:25-30ESV / 3 helpful votes
And when their hearts were merry, they said, “Call Samson, that he may entertain us.” So they called Samson out of the prison, and he entertained them. They made him stand between the pillars. And Samson said to the young man who held him by the hand, “Let me feel the pillars on which the house rests, that I may lean against them.” Now the house was full of men and women. All the lords of the Philistines were there, and on the roof there were about 3,000 men and women, who looked on while Samson entertained. Then Samson called to the Lord and said, “O Lord God, please remember me and please strengthen me only this once, O God, that I may be avenged on the Philistines for my two eyes.” And Samson grasped the two middle pillars on which the house rested, and he leaned his weight against them, his right hand on the one and his left hand on the other. ...
Matthew 24:1-51ESV / 1 helpful vote
Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. But he answered them, “You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” And Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray. ...
FAQs
What does ridicule mean in the Bible? ›
: the act of making fun of someone or something : derision.
What does the Bible say about disrespectful behavior? ›"Honor thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee" (Deuteronomy 5:16a). Disrespectful actions of children, no matter their age, are abhorred by God, and there's no place that's worse to see the disrespectful actions of children than in a homeschooling family.
What does the Bible say about dealing with horrible people? ›Even if sometimes you pray through gritted teeth with clenched fists, try to call upon Matthew 5:44: “But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.”
What does God say about slandering others? ›Since a good name and a person's good reputation is such a valuable thing that can be ruined through slanderous lips, God considers it evil and he hates it. According to James 3:15-16, the practice of slander is demonic. People who engage in slandering other people are being led by demons—not the Spirit of God.
What are some examples of ridicule? ›- She didn't show anyone her artwork for fear of ridicule.
- He was a subject/object of ridicule to his coworkers. [=he was ridiculed by his coworkers]
- They held him up to (public) ridicule. [=they made fun of him publicly]
to laugh at someone in an unkind way: She rarely spoke her mind out of fear of being ridiculed. He was ridiculed for his ideas. teaseThe boys teased her mercilessly on the playground.
What are acts of disrespect? ›Verbal threats. Swearing. Pushing or throwing objects. Bullying. Threat/infliction of physical force or conduct.
What are signs of disrespect? ›- 20 signs of disrespect in a relationship.
- Disregard for your free time.
- Being late.
- No care for your safety.
- No respect for mental/emotional privacy.
- Breaking promises.
- Devaluing your ideas and opinions.
- Belittling you.
- Love must be sincere. Be honest about the hurt that you have experienced. ...
- Cling to what is good. ...
- Maintain brotherly love. ...
- Keep your spiritual fervor. ...
- Be patient. ...
- Bless them. ...
- Live in harmony. ...
- Put aside pride.
Proverbs 22:24
"Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man."
How do you confront someone in a godly manner? ›
- Step #1: Consider the nature of who you are confronting. ...
- Step #2: Go to the offender first. ...
- Step #3: Take others with you. ...
- Step #4: Remember you display Jesus.
- Do Nothing. ...
- Collect Evidence. ...
- Get a Lawyer. ...
- Send a Cease and Desist Letter. ...
- Publish Your Own Statement. ...
- Sue for Defamation.
It was found that Jesus primarily responded to false accusation in six ways: by asking questions; by sharing parables, analogies, or maxims; by giving strong words of condemnation or affirmation; by referring to the scriptures; by withdrawing from the accusers; and by keeping silent.
How do you stop someone from slandering you? ›Slander and libel
If you're the subject of slanderous or libelous statements, a cease and desist letter can make the recipient retract what they've been saying or publishing. Your letter should ideally state the specific defamatory statement, the reasons why it is untrue, and the damage you're suffering.
Some common synonyms of ridicule are deride, mock, and taunt. While all these words mean "to make an object of laughter of," ridicule implies a deliberate often malicious belittling.
What is the source of ridicule? ›The obsolete adjective is borrowed from French ridicule, from Latin rīdiculus (“laughable, comical, amusing, absurd, ridiculous”), from ridere (“to laugh”). The noun is either from French, noun use of adjective, or from Latin rīdiculum, noun use of neuter of rīdiculus.
What is opposite word of ridicule? ›Ridicule Antonyms (Related Opposite Words)
Praise.
to laugh at someone in an unkind way: She rarely spoke her mind out of fear of being ridiculed. He was ridiculed for his ideas. Synonym. roast.
What is the best synonyms for ridicule? ›- caricature.
- contempt.
- derision.
- disdain.
- jeer.
- laughter.
- mockery.
- parody.
To ridicule is to make fun of, either sportively and good-humoredly, or unkindly with the intention of humiliating: to ridicule a pretentious person. To deride is to assail one with scornful laughter: to deride a statement of belief.
What is the highest form of disrespect? ›
Gaslighting: The Ultimate Form of Disrespect.
What is the root of disrespect? ›disrespect (n.) "want of respect or reverence, incivility," 1630s, from dis- + respect (n.).
What are some examples of disrespectful? ›Disrespect is all about not showing respect. Actually, it's about showing the opposite of respect, by acting rude, impolite, and offensive. Talking back to your teacher is showing disrespect for her authority. Not giving up your seat to an elderly person is an act of disrespect.
How do you know if someone doesn't value you? ›Couple's relationship coach in Fairmont, West Virginia, Cheri Timko says other signs that someone doesn't care about you may include if they: don't value mutuality in the relationship. fail to show any interest or curiosity in you or your life. have a different agenda for the relationship than you do.
What kind of behavior is disrespectful? ›Disrespectful behavior in the workplace is any behavior that is unprofessional, inappropriate, rude, unpleasant, disturbing or offensive. This type of behavior tends to hurt others and cause stress among employees. Disrespectful behavior can fall into several categories.
How do you outsmart a rude person? ›- Remember, sometimes the rude person is you. ...
- Don't take it personally (even if it's personal). ...
- Find out why. ...
- Be objective and analyze the rudeness. ...
- Don't join the drama club. ...
- Let it drop and walk away. ...
- Consider offering help. ...
- Understand rudeness as a habit.
Jesus also demonstrates the need to sometimes “verbally” walk away when dealing with a toxic person, like Herod. Instead of arguing with Herod and trying to justify himself, Jesus remained silent: “[Herod] plied him with many questions, but Jesus gave him no answer” (Luke 23:9).
What does God say about wicked people? ›His mouth is filled with cursing and deceit and oppression; under his tongue are mischief and iniquity (10:7). What's in the heart of the wicked comes out of their mouth in all kinds of cursing and lies. The one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord. He lurks that he may seize the poor (10:3, 9).
How do you respond to an angry person at God? ›- Befriend him before you counsel him. ...
- As you think about your response, recognize his asked and unasked questions. ...
- Anger at God reveals Todd's unanchored heart.
Proverbs 29:11 tells us that “Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.” This scripture does not mean that the wise bury their anger or do not deal with it, but it means that they control their anger and how they express it. When you restrain your anger, you keep it within limits.
What does the Bible say about judging others actions? ›
Bible Gateway Matthew 7 :: NIV. "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?
What does the Bible say about holding grudges? ›He writes, “bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive” (Col. 3:13). Will God forgive you for holding a grudge? No—He will not.
How do you deal with toxic people biblically? ›...
The typical Christian responses I hear are:
- “We just need to keep loving them.”
- “We just need to turn the other cheek.”
- "We just need to pray for them.”
On the one hand, Scripture speaks strongly against gossip. Romans 1:29; 2 Corinthians 12:20 – Both differentiate gossip from slander and condemn it as the result of a depraved mind, unfitting for Christians. 1 Timothy 5:13; 2 Thessalonians 3:11 – Both condemn “busybodies” who “speak about things not proper to mention.”
What does the Bible say about turning the other cheek? ›Matt. 5 Verses 38 to 48
[38] Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: [39] But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
In order to prove a libel or slander claim, the employee must prove: (1) false communication; (2) unprivileged statement of fact (not opinion); (3) it was made about the plaintiff; (4) published to a third party; and (5) caused damage to the plaintiff.
How can you prove someone is slandering you? ›- The defendant made a statement;
- The statement was published or spoken;
- The statement caused injury;
- The statement was false, and;
- The statement did not fall into a privileged category.
The legal term for someone ruining your reputation is “defamation of character”. Defamation describes the act of another spreading a false statement about you or your business via the written or spoken word. Slander and libel are the two main types of defamation.
How does an innocent person react when accused? ›Key points. When falsely accused of wrongdoing, people usually feel enraged and express their anger about the unfair treatment. A new study suggests people who express their angry feelings openly are often seen as guilty.
What does false accusations do to a person? ›False accusations can lead to prison sentences and fines. They can also have a long-lasting, negative impact on your career, reputation, immigration status, family relationships, and more. If you believe that you have been the victim of false accusations, you need to defend yourself.
What are the psychological effects of being falsely accused? ›
In general, being falsely accused of lying, cheating, or wrongdoing of any kind may lead you to experience intense emotions that may impact your life in different aspects. The most common effects of false accusations on your mood and state of mind include: anger and annoyance. feeling guarded and defensive.
Is slander a form of harassment? ›Slander in the Workplace
Defamatory remarks can lead to demotion, termination and sometimes a lawsuit for harassment. The person as the target may not learn about the slander until he or she no longer works for the company.
Only false statements of fact can be defamatory. Even terribly mean or disparaging statements aren't defamatory if they are true.
Is calling someone a liar slander? ›Depending on the context, calling someone a liar could be defamatory, causing harm to a reputation. But, more often than not, calling someone a liar may be simply an expression of opinion. In some settings, litigation surrounding the publication also implicates the First Amendment.
How was Jesus ridiculed? ›Jesus' crime when presented to Pilate was claiming to be the King of the Jews, so the mocking by the Roman soldiers relates to this claim: They dressed Jesus in a scarlet robe. They placed a crown of thorns on his head. They put a staff in his hand, then struck him with it.
How do you ridicule? ›It's simple. Just highlight and exaggerate its unappealing features. Try it. Say something, anything, and then mock it with an exaggerated caricature.
What does ridicule mean dictionary? ›transitive verb. If you ridicule someone or ridicule their ideas or beliefs, you make fun of them in an unkind way. I admired her all the more for allowing them to ridicule her and never striking back. Synonyms: laugh at, mock, make fun of, make a fool of More Synonyms of ridicule.
Where in the Bible does it say Jesus is ridiculed? ›According to the gospel narratives, Jesus had predicted that he would be mocked (Matthew 20:19, Mark 10:34, and Luke 18:32). The mocking of Christ took place in three stages: immediately following his trial, immediately following his condemnation by Pontius Pilate, and when he was being crucified.
What is Jesus state of humiliation? ›The Humiliation of Christ is a Protestant Christian doctrine that consists of the rejection and suffering that Jesus received and accepted, according to Christian belief. Within it are included his incarnation, suffering, death, burial, and sometimes descent into hell.
How do you respond to mockery? ›Laugh at the ridicule.
This will deflect the attack and show how little power they have over you. Slap your knee and really exaggerate how funny you think their comments are. Say something like “that's a new one” or “that's the funniest thing I've heard all day.” Say something like “that's enough” or “quit being rude.”
What is the object of ridicule? ›
If someone or something is an object of ridicule or is held up to ridicule, someone makes fun of them in an unkind way.
What is to hold up to ridicule? ›to laugh unkindly and publicly at someone or something, or to make someone or something seem stupid: Her plans were held up to ridicule.
What are the effects of ridicule? ›In the last decade, research has shown that the long-term effects of ridicule can be as damaging to victims as bullying behavior that involves physical aggression. Changing such behavior involves nurturing empathy for others and challenging their distorted thinking.
What is the fear of ridicule? ›General Science. Gelotophobia can best be defined as the “potentially debilitating fear of being laughed at.” A person suffering from gelotophobia may hear a stranger's laugh and believe it is aimed at him or her. In extreme cases the response may be palpitations, breaking out in a sweat, or even violence.
Is ridiculed an emotion? ›Ridicule evokes an emotional response known as the “shame state,” or a cluster of emotions, including shame, humiliation, and embarrassment.