James 3:16, KJV: “For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.” James 3:16, NASB: “For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.”

noun. vigorous or bitter conflict, discord, or antagonism: to be at strife. a quarrel, struggle, or clash: armed strife.

Proverbs 28:25 He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.”

noun Emulative contention or rivalry; active struggle for superiority; emulation. noun Synonyms and Strife, Contention. These words agree in being very general, in having a good sense possible, and in seeming elevated or poetical when applied to the organized quarrels of war or to anything more than oral disputes.

▲ Opposite of angry or violent struggle. harmony. peace.

As nouns the difference between strife and discord is that strife is conflict, sometimes violent, usually brief or limited in scope while discord is lack of concord, agreement or harmony.

But contrary to this: In Galatians 5:20, dissensions, i.e., instances of discord, are posited among the works of the flesh, concerning which it is added, “Those who do such things do not attain the kingdom of God.” But nothing except mortal sin excludes one from the kingdom of God. Therefore, discord is a mortal sin.

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Dear God, Forgive me for ever telling lies and being deceitful to people and most importantly to those I love. My heart is heavy and my conscience is filled with guilt. I know if I do not confess and repent of my sins you will not hear me.