Idioms related to religion and faith

Refers the absolute, unquestionable truth. The idiom is used to suggest that something is the complete truth

the short form of the idiom speak of the devil and he shall appear. It is used about someone who appears unexpectedly while being talked about

If someone is as poor as a church mouse they are extremely poor

If someone is as patient as Job, they are very patient

Said when you hope that something does not happen

To be willing to do anything for money or some other reward

a very difficult first experience someone undergoes

When you count your blessings, you are grateful for what you have

Said when you have absolutely no knowledge of something

Refers to a loss of status, respect, or prestige

The idea that a person who causes another person to suffer should suffer in an equal amount

An idiom referring to a dilemma, a choice between two undesirable situations

If you say that you will do something until hell freezes over, you are emphasizing that you will do it for a very long time or for ever

Said when you are determined to do something despite difficulties

It is sometimes better to deal with someone or thing you know than to deal with a new person or thing who could be even worse

If something is as ugly as sin, it is very ugly

If someone bear one's cross they endure burden or difficulties

Not to be able to achieve something