The concept of "unsafe" in the Bible is often associated with the absence of God's protection, the presence of sin, or the consequences of disobedience. Throughout Scripture, safety is frequently linked to trust in God, adherence to His commandments, and the presence of His divine protection.

Divine Protection and Safety

The Bible emphasizes that true safety is found in God. Psalm 4:8 states, "I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety." This verse highlights the belief that safety is a result of God's providence and care. Similarly, Proverbs 18:10 declares, "The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." Here, safety is depicted as a refuge provided by God for those who are righteous.

Consequences of Disobedience

Conversely, the Bible warns of the dangers and lack of safety that accompany disobedience to God's laws. In Deuteronomy 28, the blessings and curses are outlined for the Israelites, with safety being a blessing for obedience and danger a consequence of disobedience. Deuteronomy 28:25 warns, "The LORD will cause you to be defeated before your enemies. You will march out against them in one direction but flee from them in seven, and you will become an object of horror to all the kingdoms of the earth." This passage illustrates the peril that comes from turning away from God's commandments.

Sin and Its Dangers

Sin is another factor that leads to an unsafe state. Romans 6:23 states, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Sin separates individuals from God, leading to spiritual death and a lack of safety. The Bible frequently warns against the dangers of sin and the false sense of security it may provide. Proverbs 14:12 cautions, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death."

Trust in God Amidst Danger

Even in the presence of danger, the Bible encourages believers to trust in God. Psalm 91 is a powerful testament to God's protection, with verses like Psalm 91:2 affirming, "I will say of the LORD, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'" This psalm reassures believers that even in the face of peril, God is a reliable source of safety.

The Role of Wisdom

Wisdom is also portrayed as a means to avoid unsafe situations. Proverbs 1:33 promises, "But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil." Wisdom, as imparted by God, guides individuals away from danger and towards a life of safety and security.

In summary, the Bible presents safety as a state of being that is closely tied to one's relationship with God, obedience to His commandments, and the pursuit of wisdom. The absence of these elements often results in an unsafe condition, both physically and spiritually.

Contradiction Between Our Life and Our Christian Conscience.
... peace of mind or my life in defense of something incomprehensible, impalpable, and
conventional"family, tribe, or nation; and above all it is unsafe to put ...
/.../the kingdom of god is within you/chapter v contradiction between our.htm

Acts XXVII
... 9-12. The voyage, thus far, had been so tedious that winter was approaching, and
it was deemed unsafe to attempt to complete it before spring. ...
/.../mcgarvey/a commentary on acts of the apostles/acts xxvii.htm

The Two Paths
... And that is true about conduct, as well as about opinion. It is very unsafe
to take the general sense of a community for your direction. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the two paths.htm

Thoughts for the Clergy on the Amusement Question.
... Whether the gospel principles and methods applicable to this case appear to
us safe or unsafe, we have no right to advocate any other. ...
/.../vincent/amusement a force in christian training/thoughts for the clergy on.htm

Religion and Amusement.
... the effect to make men feel kindly toward the world, and, more readily than duty,
falling in with human inclination, has been regarded as unsafe, and therefore ...
/.../vincent/amusement a force in christian training/religion and amusement.htm

The Lord Our Dwelling Place
... I am very sure for myself, that I would be far more grieved if my child should mistrust
me, and should feel her interests were unsafe in my care, than if in a ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/smith/the god of all comfort/chapter 8 the lord our.htm

Prov. 22:06 the Duties of Parents
... their own. They will often bring up their children in the very path which
they have denounced to their friends as unsafe. They will ...
/.../the upper room being a few truths for the times/chapter xvi prov 22 6 the.htm

Peace on Earth through Righteousness
... idolatry of the pagan Odin, naked, cruel, bloody, god of war, it was the German
will to power and dream of world-dominion, that made the world unsafe for real ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/van dyke/what peace means/ii peace on earth through.htm

Preface to the First Edition of the Gospel of the Pentateuch to ...
... noble preface to his last edition of the History of the Jews; and especially that
great dictum of his, 'that it is an unwarrantable, as well as unsafe rule to ...
/.../kingsley/the gospel of the pentateuch/preface to the first edition.htm

1870-1871. Workers' Meetings at Home of Industry --Training Home ...
... hounds of a house in the position of the Home of Industry, without one inch of yard
or playground, and in the midst of streets in which it was unsafe for one ...
/.../lowe/gods answers/chapter iii 1870-1871 workers meetings.htm

Unsafe (2 Occurrences)
...Unsafe (2 Occurrences). ... (WEY). 1 Samuel 20:31 For while the son of Jesse is living
on the earth, your position is unsafe and your kingdom is in danger. ...
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Unruly (8 Occurrences)

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Navigation (2 Occurrences)
... Acts 27:9 Our voyage thus far had occupied a considerable time, and the navigation
being now unsafe and the Fast also already over, Paul warned them. (WEY DBY). ...
/n/navigation.htm - 7k

Unsalty (1 Occurrence)

/u/unsalty.htm - 6k

Occupied (32 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). Acts 27:9 Our voyage thus far had occupied a considerable time, and the
navigation being now unsafe and the Fast also already over, Paul warned them. ...
/o/occupied.htm - 16k

Warned (63 Occurrences)
... Acts 27:9 Our voyage thus far had occupied a considerable time, and the navigation
being now unsafe and the Fast also already over, Paul warned them. (WEY NIV). ...
/w/warned.htm - 25k

Traverse (5 Occurrences)
... 22. (vi) To turn, as on a pivot; to move round; to swivel; as, the needle of a compass
traverses; if it does not traverse well, it is an unsafe guide. 23. ...
/t/traverse.htm - 10k

Rotten (9 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Offensive to the smell; fetid; disgusting. 3. (a.) Not firm or trusty; unsound;
defective; treacherous; unsafe; as, a rotten plank, bone, stone. ...
/r/rotten.htm - 9k

Render (95 Occurrences)
... judgment. 7. (vt) To cause to be, or to become; as, to render a person more
safe or more unsafe; to render a fortress secure. 8. (vt ...
/r/render.htm - 36k

Demon (26 Occurrences)
... origin and development. It is, at least, unsafe to construct a theory on the
basis of so insecure a connection. (2) The interpretation ...
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