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1 Samuel, 17

25. The Israelites had been saying: "Do you see this man coming up? He comes up to insult Israel. If anyone should kill him, the king would give him great wealth, and his daughter as well, and would grant exemption to his father's family in Israel."

Verses related to 1 Samuel, 17:

1 Samuel 17 tells the story of David and Goliath, where David, a young sheep shepherd, faces the giant Filisteu Goliath and defeats him with a single stone. This chapter addresses topics such as faith, courage, confidence in God and ability to overcome challenges.

Psalm 56:3: "On the day I fear, I will trust you." This verse emphasizes the importance of trust in God, even in times of fear and uncertainty, which is an attitude that David demonstrates during his battle against Goliath.

Proverbs 21:31: "The horse is prepared for battle day, but victory comes from the Lord." This verse shows that although we can prepare to face the challenges, victory comes from God, and David trusts God to help him beat Goliath.

Isaiah 41:10: "Do not fear, because I am with you; do not haunt yourself, because I am your God; I strengthen you, and help you, and I support you with my faithful right hand." This verse talks about the protection and help God offers to his children, what David experiences when he faces Goliath with confidence.

Philippians 4:13: "I can do everything in him who strengthens me." This verse shows that we can overcome any challenge with God's help, and that strength comes from it. David demonstrates this when he faces Goliath without fear, trusting God to help him win.

2 Timothy 1:7: "For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of fortress, and of love, and of moderation." This verse highlights the importance of courage and strength in difficult times David demonstrates by facing Goliath, trusting in God's help and protection.





Por que a tentação passada deixa na alma uma certa perturbação? perguntou um penitente a Padre Pio. Ele respondeu: “Você já presenciou um tremor de terra? Quando tudo estremece a sua volta, você também é sacudido; no entanto, não necessariamente fica enterrado nos destroços!” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina