Collection
The Life & Teachings of Jesus
The Gospels and the Sermon on the Mount.
- 01
the salt of the earth (idiom)
Good, honest, dependable people who lack pretension.
- 02
a wolf in sheep's clothing (idiom)
A dangerous or hostile person who hides behind a harmless, friendly appearance.
- 03
cast the first stone (idiom)
To act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing oneself to be blameless.
- 04
go the extra mile (idiom)
To make an extra effort; to do a particularly good job.
- 05
turn the other cheek (idiom)
To accept punishment or injury without retaliating.
- 06
the blind leading the blind (idiom)
A situation in which someone incompetent is guiding others who are equally incompetent.
- 07
the eye of a needle (idiom)
A standard for something so difficult it is all but impossible to pass or achieve.
- 08
the meek shall inherit the earth (idiom)
The gentle and humble will ultimately prevail over the powerful and arrogant.
- 09
a house divided (idiom)
A group weakened by internal conflict and unable to survive its own disunity.
- 10
a millstone around your neck (idiom)
A heavy, inescapable burden or responsibility that drags you down.
- 11
O ye of little faith (idiom)
A gently mocking rebuke to someone who doubts or lacks confidence.
- 12
faith can move mountains (idiom)
Strong belief and conviction can accomplish seemingly impossible things.
- 13
man shall not live by bread alone (idiom)
People need more than material things; spiritual or emotional nourishment matters too.
- 14
the straight and narrow (idiom)
A morally correct and disciplined way of living.