Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
By shewing
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Bible References
Break
Matthew 3:8
Bring forth, therefore, fruit worthy of repentance:
Acts 8:22
Repent, there fore, of this your wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the purpose of your heart may be forgiven you.
Acts 26:20
but announced first to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, and throughout all the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works worthy of repentance.
James 4:8
draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded men.
1 Peter 4:8
But, above all things, have fervent love one for another; for love will cover a multitude of sins.
By shewing
Luke 11:41
But give as charity the contents of the cup, and behold, all things are clean for you.
Acts 10:2
a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who did many acts of charity to the people, and prayed to God always.
Galatians 5:6
For, in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision avails any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith that works by love.
Ephesians 4:28
Let him that steals, steal no more: but rather let labor, working with his hands that which is good, that he may have something to give to him that has need.
General references
Matthew 5:42
Give to him that asks of you; and from him that would borrow of you, turn not away.