Biblical Perspectives On Bullying And Violence

Question 1

Violence is a rejection of the ideals that God wants for the world.In the beginning God created creation “very good” it was a place of paradise.Humans rejected

Answer 1

God’s rules and this disobedience brought ain which corrupts human nature

Question 2

Sin brought feelings of anger which can lead to

Answer 2

Violence and bullying

Question 3

Jesus taught that seeds of bitterness , jealousy and anger must be controlled as they can lead to

Answer 3

Violence and murder

Question 4

Story of Cain and Abel

Answer 4

Cain was jealous of his brother Abel.
God said to Cain “ sin is lurking at the door”Cain’s angry thoughts led to violence.
Cain plotted to kill his brother out in the field.”Cain rose up against his brother Abel, and killed him “ .God said to Cain “your brother’s blood is crying out to me from the ground “

Question 5

Bullying is a desteuctive form of violence.What is bullying

Answer 5

The deliberate intimidation of a person through words or physical actions

Question 6

Words can destroy a person’s

Answer 6

Self esteem, cause fesr, and leave them with a sense of powerlessness.