Topical Bible: Resignation: General Scriptures Concerning

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Resignation, in a biblical context, refers to the acceptance of God's will and the submission to His divine plan, even in the face of personal trials and tribulations. This concept is deeply rooted in the understanding of God's sovereignty and the believer's trust in His wisdom and goodness.

Job's Example of Resignation

The Book of Job provides a profound example of resignation. Job, a man described as "blameless and upright" (Job 1:1), faced immense suffering and loss. Despite his trials, Job's response was one of submission to God's will: "The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD" (Job 1:21). Job's acceptance of his circumstances, without cursing God, exemplifies a heart resigned to divine sovereignty.

Jesus' Submission in Gethsemane

The ultimate model of resignation is found in Jesus Christ, particularly in the Garden of Gethsemane. Facing imminent crucifixion, Jesus prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will" (Matthew 26:39). This prayer reflects Jesus' willingness to submit to the Father's will, even at great personal cost, demonstrating perfect obedience and trust.

Paul's Contentment and Resignation

The Apostle Paul also exemplifies resignation through his contentment in various circumstances. In his letter to the Philippians, Paul writes, "I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances" (Philippians 4:11). His acceptance of both abundance and need reflects a heart resigned to God's provision and timing.

Encouragement to Believers

Scripture encourages believers to adopt a posture of resignation, trusting in God's plan and timing. Proverbs 3:5-6 advises, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This passage calls for a relinquishment of personal control and an acknowledgment of God's guidance.

Resignation in Suffering

The Apostle Peter addresses the theme of resignation in suffering, urging believers to entrust themselves to God: "So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good" (1 Peter 4:19). This verse highlights the call to remain faithful and obedient, even amidst trials, trusting in God's faithfulness.

Conclusion

The biblical concept of resignation is woven throughout Scripture, calling believers to trust in God's sovereignty and goodness. Through the examples of Job, Jesus, and Paul, and the exhortations found in Proverbs and 1 Peter, Christians are encouraged to embrace a heart of submission and trust, confident in the knowledge that God's plans are ultimately for their good and His glory.

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Job 5:17
Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects: therefore despise not you the chastening of the Almighty:
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Job 34:31
Surely it is meet to be said to God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more:
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Psalm 4:4
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.
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Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
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Proverbs 3:11
My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
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Proverbs 18:14
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
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Jeremiah 51:50
You that have escaped the sword, go away, stand not still: remember the LORD afar off, and let Jerusalem come into your mind.
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Lamentations 3:39
Why does a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?
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Micah 6:9
The LORD's voice cries to the city, and the man of wisdom shall see your name: hear you the rod, and who has appointed it.
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Matthew 6:10
Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
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Luke 11:2
And he said to them, When you pray, say, Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.
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Luke 21:19
In your patience possess you your souls.
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Romans 12:12
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
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Philippians 2:14
Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
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Philippians 4:11-13
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatever state I am, therewith to be content.
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Colossians 1:11
Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, to all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness;
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1 Thessalonians 3:3
That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.
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2 Timothy 2:3
You therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
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2 Timothy 4:5
But watch you in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of your ministry.
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Hebrews 10:34
For you had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that you have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.
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Hebrews 12:3-12
For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest you be wearied and faint in your minds.
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James 1:9,10
Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
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James 4:7
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
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James 5:13
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.
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1 Peter 1:6
Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, you are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
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1 Peter 4:12,13,19
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you:
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The Articles of the Reformed Episcopal Church. AD 1875.
... The resignation of Bishop Cummins was followed by his ... was amended and adopted at
the Third General Council, held ... and Art.5, of the Holy Scriptures, are enlarged ...
/.../creeds of christendom with a history and critical notes/ 86 the articles of.htm

The General Conference of 1820
... together with the election and resignation of another ... the community with the sacred
Scriptures, the society recommended to the General Conference to ...
/.../chapter 5 the general conference.htm

The Second Helvetic Confession, AD 1566.
... He bore all with Christian resignation, recovered from ... comfort"that God's promises
are general to believers ... out of the Holy Scriptures concerning the mystery ...
/.../ 55 the second helvetic.htm

Chapter vii.
... and controversies, proceed upon the general story which our Scriptures contain,
and upon ... and suffering; his patience and resignation; the appointment of ...
//christianbookshelf.org/paley/evidences of christianity/chapter vii.htm

The First Delegated General Conference of 1812
... Prayer, praise, searching the Scriptures, meditation, and waiting ... elect had tendered
his resignation, which was ... was continued, and at the General Conference in ...
/.../chapter 1 the first delegated.htm

Concerning the Communion, or Participation of the Body and Blood ...
... in a most perfect example of patience, resignation, and holiness ... to strain and wrest
the scriptures to tie ... relation otherwise than in a general respect: for ...
/.../proposition xiii concerning the communion.htm

From the Close of the General Conference of 1828 to the Beginning ...
... attack upon our doctrine, discipline, and general economy, which ... translated in the
sacred Scriptures, to foreordain ... in what is written concerning the Sodomites ...
/.../chapter 10 from the close.htm

From the Close of the General Conference of 1816 to the ...
... best answer the character of a general itinerating superintendency ... by his parents
to read the Holy Scriptures, the necessity ... His patience and resignation to the ...
/.../chapter 4 from the close.htm

On Charity
... God; particularly knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, in which ... I have not humility,
gentleness, and resignation, "I am ... appear before the Board of General Officers ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 91 on charity.htm

From the Close of the General Conference of 1812 to the Death of ...
... on his way, exclaiming with pious resignation, "I live ... called upon him to translate
the general rules of ... Question What is your mind concerning John Wesley, and ...
/.../chapter 2 from the close.htm