Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Boasting » Boasting, the folly of
For the wicked boasts of his heart's desire and blesses the covetous, whom the LORD abhors.
Those that trust in their wealth and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; none of them can by any means ransom his brother, nor give God an atonement for him;
Why dost thou boast of evil, O strong man? The mercy of God is day by day.
It is bad, it is bad, the buyer says; but when he is gone his way, then he boasts.
Whosoever boasts in a gift of falsehood is like clouds and wind without rain.
Boast not thyself of tomorrow for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
In the same manner, the tongue is a very small member and boasts of great things. Behold, how great a forest a little fire kindles!
But now ye boast in your arrogance; all such glory is evil.
Boasting » Those that boast of a false gift
Whosoever boasts in a gift of falsehood is like clouds and wind without rain.
Clouds » Illustrative » (without rain,) of the fraudulent
Whosoever boasts in a gift of falsehood is like clouds and wind without rain.
Ostentation » In prayer and almsgiving
Take heed not to do your alms before men, to be seen of them; otherwise, ye have no reward of your Father who is in the heavens.
Verse Concepts
Praying QuietlyAlms, Good DeedsAttention SeekersAffirmative ActionSermon On The MountGiving, Advice OnSaints, Care For The PoorBeing Seen By ManTaking HeedNo RewardOur Father In HeavenSeeing PeoplePraying Behind Closed DoorsRighteousnessExamples of secret prayerRewardlosing a loved oneHypocrisyBeing A Good Father
Whosoever boasts in a gift of falsehood is like clouds and wind without rain.
Let another man praise thee and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
Wind » Illustrative » (without rain,) of one who boasts of a false gift
Whosoever boasts in a gift of falsehood is like clouds and wind without rain.