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
Then produce fruit that will be consistent with your professed repentance!
Acts 8:22
So repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord, to see if you may not be forgiven for thinking of such a thing.
Acts 26:20
but first to the people of Damascus and Jerusalem and then all over Judea, and even to the heathen I preached that they must repent and turn to God and live as men who have repented should.
James 4:8
Approach God, and he will approach you. Wash your hands, you sinners! Make your hearts pure, you doubters!
1 Peter 4:8
Above all keep your love for one another strong, because love covers up a host of sins.
By shewing
Luke 11:41
But give your inmost life as charity, and you will immediately find everything clean.
Acts 10:2
He was a devout man, who feared God, as did all the members of his household. He was liberal in charities to the people, and always prayed to God.
Galatians 5:6
For in union with Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor the want of it counts for anything, but only faith acting through love.
Ephesians 4:28
The man who stole must not steal any more; he must work with his hands at honest toil instead, so as to have something to share with those who are in need.
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Matthew 5:42
If anyone begs from you, give to him, and when anyone wants to borrow from you, do not turn away.