[Mar 7:13 NKJV] 13 “making the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do.”
Saying: “God helps those who help themselves.”
Why it’s problematic: Contradicts the gospel, as Scripture shows God aiding the helpless.
Romans 5:8 (NKJV):
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
2 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV):
“And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
Saying: “Everything happens for a reason.”
Why it’s problematic: Can minimize suffering, misusing God’s sovereignty to justify evil.
Romans 8:28 (NKJV):
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”
Saying: “Follow your heart.”
Why it’s problematic: Elevates emotions above God’s Word, implying we can trust our inner desires.
Jeremiah 17:9 (NKJV):
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?”
Saying: “When God closes a door, He opens a window.”
Why it’s problematic: Implies God always gives an easier or more comfortable alternative when He denies a request.
Acts 16:6–7 (NKJV):
“Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them.”
Saying: “God won’t give you more than you can handle.”
Why it’s problematic: Misunderstands 1 Cor. 10:13 (which refers to temptation), not trials.
2 Corinthians 1:8–9 (NKJV):
“For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of our trouble… that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life. Yes, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead.”
Saying: “I can do all things through Christ.”
Why it’s problematic: Frequently quoted as an affirmation of personal ambition, when Paul spoke of enduring hardship.
Philippians 4:11–13 (NKJV):
“I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content… I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

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