Quotes about Independence
So now hear this, O lover of luxury who sits securely, who says to herself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me. I will never be a widow or know the loss of children.’
- Isaiah 47:8
No longer will they build houses for others to inhabit, nor plant for others to eat. For as is the lifetime of a tree, so will be the days of My people, and My chosen ones will fully enjoy the work of their hands.
- Isaiah 65:22
And each man will sit under his own vine and under his own fig tree, with no one to frighten him. For the mouth of the LORD of Hosts has spoken.
- Micah 4:4
For I will now break their yoke from your neck and tear away your shackles.”
- Nahum 1:13
“Are you saying this on your own,” Jesus asked, “or did others tell you about Me?”
- John 18:34
Truly, truly, I tell you, when you were young, you dressed yourself and walked where you wanted; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.”
- John 21:18
In past generations, He let all nations go their own way.
- Acts 14:16
And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
- 2 Corinthians 11:9
Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.
- Galatians 6:4
For each one should carry his own load.
- Galatians 6:5
and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:11
Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12