How Well Do You Know Your Bible?

I got this idea from one of our pastors at church, and thought I'd share this quiz with you. Bonus points if you can tell me who did say it, if it is not in the bible. (Bonus points are not redeemable for anything. They're just bonus points.)

Instructions:
Read the quote and decide whether it is A)in the bible or B)not in the bible

1. God helps those who help themselves.
A or B

2. A good man is his own friend.
A or B

3. For I would rather be a servant in the house of the Lord than to sit in the seats of the mighty.
A or B

4. We know what we are, but know not what we may be.
A or B

5. That which God writes on thy forehead, thou wilt come to it.
A or B

6. A wise son maketh a glad father.
A or B

7. I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. A or B

8. A soft answer turneth away wrath; but grievous words stir up anger. A or B

9. The Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent from one another. A or B

10. A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. A or B

Answers found on the next page (click read more)



Answers and The source

1. B- Not in the Bible. Who knows? I don't.
2. B- Not in the Bible. Sophocles
3. B- Not in the Bible. Alben W Barklay
4. B- Not in the Bible. Shakespeare
5. B- Not in the Bible. The Koran
6. A- In the Bible. Proverbs 10:1
7. A- In the Bible. Hebrews 4:11
8. A- In the Bible. Proverbs 15:1
9. A- In the Bible. Genesis 31:49
10. A- In the Bible. Proverbs 17:17

If you did not get at least half of these right, please won't you consider spending some time in your bible? The only way for you to truly know God's Holy Word, is to read it. Don't just take my word for it.