11 Bible Verses about Useful Things

Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

You do not realize that it is more to your advantage to have one man die for the people than for the whole nation to perish."

(Now it was Caiaphas who had advised the Jewish leaders that it was to their advantage that one man die for the people.)

But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I am going away. For if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you, but if I go, I will send him to you.

If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away! It is better to lose one of your members than to have your whole body thrown into hell.

If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away! It is better to lose one of your members than to have your whole body go into hell.

You know that I did not hold back from proclaiming to you anything that would be helpful, and from teaching you publicly and from house to house,

For "physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come."

This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

Moreover, the fat of an animal that has died of natural causes and the fat of an animal torn by beasts may be used for any other purpose, but you must certainly never eat it.

For the ground that has soaked up the rain that frequently falls on it and yields useful vegetation for those who tend it receives a blessing from God.