Bible Verses about “negativity”

“Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.”

“holding a form of godliness, but having denied its power. Turn away from these, also.”

“Don't be deceived! "Evil companionships corrupt good morals."”

“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.”

“For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but, having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers after their own lusts;”

“giving thanks always concerning all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God, even the Father;”

“Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning;”

“and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside to fables.”

“throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ;”

“If we live by the Spirit, let's also walk by the Spirit.”

“The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.”