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The term "lulled" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible , but the concept of being lulled, particularly in the sense of being soothed or led into a false sense of security, can be explored through various biblical narratives and teachings. The idea of being lulled often carries a connotation of complacency or spiritual slumber, which is addressed in several passages throughout Scripture.

Spiritual Complacency and Slumber

The Bible frequently warns against spiritual complacency and the dangers of being lulled into a false sense of security. In the New Testament, Jesus admonishes His followers to remain vigilant and watchful. In the parable of the ten virgins, five are described as wise and five as foolish. The foolish virgins, who were not prepared for the bridegroom's arrival, can be seen as having been lulled into complacency. Jesus concludes the parable with a warning: "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour" (Matthew 25:13).

Similarly, the Apostle Paul cautions believers against spiritual lethargy. In his letter to the Romans, he writes, "And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed" (Romans 13:11). Here, Paul emphasizes the urgency of spiritual alertness and the need to be awake and active in faith.

False Security

The concept of being lulled into a false sense of security is also addressed in the warnings against false prophets and teachings. In the Old Testament, the prophet Jeremiah speaks against those who proclaim peace when there is no peace, misleading the people of Israel into a false sense of security (Jeremiah 6:14). This theme is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus warns of false prophets who come in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves (Matthew 7:15).

The Apostle Peter also warns against being lulled by false teachings, urging believers to be on guard so that they are not carried away by the error of lawless men and fall from their secure position (2 Peter 3:17). This highlights the importance of discernment and steadfastness in the truth of the Gospel.

Vigilance in Prayer and Faith

The call to vigilance is a recurring theme in Scripture, urging believers to remain steadfast in prayer and faith. Jesus, in the Garden of Gethsemane, instructs His disciples to "watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak" (Matthew 26:41). This exhortation underscores the necessity of spiritual alertness and reliance on God to avoid being lulled into spiritual weakness.

In conclusion, while the specific term "lulled" may not appear in the Berean Standard Bible, the concept is woven throughout Scripture, serving as a caution against spiritual complacency and a call to remain vigilant in faith and practice.
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Wars, &C. , Roused by Demons, Lulled by Christianity.
... On the Incarnation of the Word. Section 52. Wars, &c., roused by demons,
lulled by Christianity. Who then is He that has done this ...
/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/section 52 wars &c roused.htm

One Saying from Three Men
... defiance. A good man says it, having been lulled into false security by
easy times, and it is a mistake that needs chastisement. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/one saying from three men.htm

This is the Month which Brings all Manner of Joy
... With rival words Mary burned, yea she lulled Him, [saying,] Who hath given me, the
barren, that I should conceive and bring forth this One, that is manifold; a ...
/.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn iv this is the.htm

Blessed be the Messenger that was Laden, and Came
... Sarah had lulled Isaac, who as a slave [455] bare the Image of the King his Master
on his shoulders, even the sign of His Cross; yea, on his hands were ...
/.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn vi blessed be the.htm

The Service Common to Two and Many Nuns.
... Having thrown the sleep off your mental eye-lids, ye have, O sacred women, lulled
to sleep the agitation of your bodies with abstemiousness. ...
/.../anonymous/the general menaion/chapter xxiii the service common.htm

Introductory.
... Long-standing disputes and the old familiar controversies were almost lulled to
silence, but in their place a sluggish calm rapidly spread over the Church, not ...
/.../abbey/the english church in the eighteenth century/chapter i introductory.htm

Hymn at Cock-Crow
... Too long did dull oblivion cloud Our motions and our senses shroud: Lulled by
her numbing touch, we stray In dreamland's ineffectual way. ...
/.../prudentius/the hymns of prudentius/i hymn at cock-crow.htm

Match-Making.
... Though you have watched over me in helpless infancy with all a mother's love and
care, and 'lulled me with your strain;' and though earth may not afford me a ...
/.../philips/the christian home/chapter xxiii match-making.htm

Hymn for Christmas-Day
... Yet children of the sacred race Blindly abhor the Incarnate grace: By philtres
you might deem them lulled Or by some bacchic phrenzy dulled. ...
/.../prudentius/the hymns of prudentius/xi hymn for christmas-day.htm

The Story of an Opium Smoker
... the cutter's knife, exuding in thick drops the poisonous juices"a striking picture
in the eyes of all men of the fate awaiting the smoker, who, lulled by the ...
/.../cable/the fulfilment of a dream of pastor hsis/chapter x the story of.htm

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Lulled (2 Occurrences)
... (imp. & pp) of Lull. Multi-Version Concordance Lulled (2 Occurrences). Matthew
14:32 So they climbed into the boat, and the wind lulled; (WEY YLT). ...
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Lull (1 Occurrence)

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Lumber (1 Occurrence)

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Wondering (22 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Mark 6:51 And he went up unto them to the boat, and the wind lulled, and
greatly out of measure were they amazed in themselves, and were wondering, (YLT) ...
/w/wondering.htm - 12k

Iscariot (11 Occurrences)
... Instead, he lulled his fears of exposure by the fact that he was not mentioned
by name, and continued ostensibly one of the faithful. ...
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Climbed (16 Occurrences)
... Then Peter climbed down from the boat and walked upon the water to go to Him. (WEY).
Matthew 14:32 So they climbed into the boat, and the wind lulled; (WEY NIV) ...
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Amazement (32 Occurrences)
... (WEB ASV YLT RSV). Mark 6:51 Then He went up to them on board the boat, and the
wind lulled; and they were beside themselves with silent amazement. (WEY). ...
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Silent (120 Occurrences)
... (WEB WEY DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV). Mark 6:51 Then He went up to them on board the boat,
and the wind lulled; and they were beside themselves with silent amazement. ...
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Beside (326 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Mark 6:51 Then He went up to them on board the boat, and the wind lulled;
and they were beside themselves with silent amazement. (WEY). ...
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Board (47 Occurrences)
... (WEY DBY). Mark 6:51 Then He went up to them on board the boat, and the wind lulled;
and they were beside themselves with silent amazement. (WEY). ...
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Who was Jeremiah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

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Lulled (2 Occurrences)

Matthew 14:32
So they climbed into the boat, and the wind lulled;
(WEY YLT)

Mark 6:51
Then He went up to them on board the boat, and the wind lulled; and they were beside themselves with silent amazement.
(WEY YLT)

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