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GUIDANCE, GODS - GUTTER

GUIDANCE, GOD’S. God’s leading in the believer’s 23:3-6). He works all things for good (Ro. 8:28). “In all
life. thy ways...” (Pr. 3:5-6).Important Verses On God’s
Why We Need God’s Guidance. “O Lord, I know that Guidance. Ex. 15:13; Pr. 3:5-6; 6:20- 22; 11:3, 5; Ps.
the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that 5:8; 16:11; 18:28; 23:3; 25:1-14; 32:8-9; 37:23; 43:3;
walketh to direct his steps” (Je. 10:23). See also Je. 48:14; 73:24, 72; 112:4; Is. 61:8; Jn. 16:13; Ro. 12:1-2;
17:9; Pr. 20:24. Ep. 5:11-18. [See Bible, Chasten, Correction, Counsel,
How God Guides. With His Word (Ps. 119:105; 25:5; Exhort, Instruct, Rebuke, Reproof, Sanctification.]
73:24; Is. 61:8). With the instruction of those in GUIDE OF HER YOUTH. This expression in Pr. 2:17
authority (Pr. 6:20-23). In His strength (Ex. 15:13). By refers to those who are responsible for training youth in
teaching us His way (Ps. 25:9). By the integrity and spiritual and moral matters. It refers to one’s father and
righteousness of the upright (Pr. 11:3, 5). With His eye mother and religious instructors. It could also refer to
(Ps. 32:8). By ordering our steps (Ps. 37:23). By giving one’s husband who is ordained by God to be the
light in darkness (Ps. 112:4). By the transforming of our spiritual leader of his home and the spiritual nurturer of
minds (Ro. 12:2). By His Spirit (Ep. 5:11-18; Ac. 16:6-7; his wife. It can also refer to the Word of God which is a
Jn. 16:13). By working in us to do His will (Ph. 2:13). “lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path” (Ps.
Who God Guides. Those who have been redeemed 119:105). [See Adultery, Harlot, Strange Woman.]
(Ex. 15:13). Those who trust Him (Pr. 3:5). Those who GUILE. Deception; entrapment (Ps. 32:2; 34:13; Jn.
do not lean upon their own understanding (Pr. 3:5). 1:47; 2 Co. 12:16; 1 Th. 2:3; 1 Pe. 2:1; 2:22; 3:10; Re.
Those who acknowledge Him in all their ways (Pr. 3:6). 14:5). The Hebrew word translated “guile” in Ps. 32:2
Those who heed commandments (Pr. 6:20-22). Those (remiyah) is translated “deceit” nine times (Job 13:7;
who prayerfully seek His guidance (Ps. 5:8; 25:4). 27:4; Ps. 52:2; 78:57; 101:7; 120:2; Je. 48:10; Ho.
Those who wait upon Him all the day (Ps. 25:5). Those 7:16; Mi. 6:12). The Greek word translated
who fear Him (Ps. 25:12). The meek (Ps. 25:9). Those “guile” (dolos) is “from an obsolete primary verb, dello,
who keep His covenant and testimonies (Ps. 25:10). probably meant to decoy” (Strong). It is also translated
Those who are not stubborn, but are sensitive to His “subtilty” (Mt. 26:4; Ac. 13:10), “deceit” (Mk. 7:22; Ro.
leading (Ps. 32:8-9). A good man (Ps. 37:23). The 1:29), and “craft” (Mk. 14:1). The word “guile”
upright (Ps. 112:4). His sheep (Ps. 23:1-2). Those with ordinarily has to do with deception in a sinful sense, but
whom He makes everlasting covenant (Is. 61:8). Those it is also used of a craftiness in a positive sense. The
who commit themselves to Him (Ro. 12:1-2). Those Apostle Paul used guile in this sense with the
who are not conformed to this world (Ro. 12:1-2). Corinthians (2 Co. 12:16), in that he used wisdom and
Those who renew their minds (Ro. 12:1-2). Those who godly reasoning and circumspectness in his dealings
separate from and rebuke evil (Ep. 5:11-18). Those who with them with the aim of motivating them to repent
walk carefully (Ep. 5:11-18). Those who are filled with and obey the Lord Jesus Christ. [See Beguile, Craft,
the Spirit (Ep. 5:11-18). Cunning, Cunning Craftiness, Deceit, Dissemble,
Where God Guides. In His righteousness (Ps. 5:8). In Dissimulation, Doubletongued, Entice, False Witness,
His truth (Ps. 25:5; Is. 61:8). In the way He chooses (Ps. Feign, Flattery, Flattering Titles, Hypocrisy, Sincere,
25:12). In judgment (Ps. 25:9). In mercy and truth (Ps. Unfeigned, Wilily, Winketh.]
25:10). In the paths of righteousness (Ps. 23:3). In the GUILTY OF BLOOD. Guilty of committing murder
path of life (Ps. 16:11). Into the house of God (2 Th. (Nu. 35:27). [See Avenger of Blood.]
3:5). To His holy habitation (Ex. 15:13). GUILTY OF DEATH. (1) Guilty of committing murder
Why God Guides. For His name’s sake (Ps. 23:3; (Nu. 35:31). (2) Deserving death; guilty of a crime
31:3). Because He is the God of our salvation (Ps. 25:5). which requires the death penalty (Mt. 26:66; Mk.
Because He is good and upright (Ps. 25:8). Because of 14:64).
our enemies (Ps. 5:8). Because He is gracious, and full GULF. A chasm (Lk. 16:26).
of compassion, and righteous (Ps. 112:4). GUNI (protected). Ge. 46:24.
What God Guides. My steps (Ps. 37:23). My work (Is. GUR (dwelling, lion’s whelp). 2 Ki. 9:27.
61:8). My paths (Pr. 3:5-6). My thoughts (Pr. 16:3). My GURBAAL (dwelling of Baal). 2 Ch. 26:7.
heart (2 Th. 3:5). My feet (Lk. 1:79). GUTTER. Watercourse (2 Sa. 5:8).
How Thoroughly Does God Guide? “On every side” (2
Ch. 32:22). He goes before, with, and behind us (Ps.

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