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
Produce then worthy fruits of repentance:
Acts 8:22
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray to God, if haply this thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee.
Acts 26:20
but preached first to those at Damascus, and Jerusalem, and to all the region of Judea, and to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, practicing works worthy of repentance.
James 4:8
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Make clean your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double-minded.
1 Peter 4:8
But above all things have fervent love towards each other: for love will conceal a multitude of faults.
By shewing
Luke 11:41
But give what is within them for alms; and, lo! all will be pure unto you.
Acts 10:2
a man of piety, and who feared God with all his house, giving much alms to the people, and praying to God continually.
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith exerting its energy by love.
Ephesians 4:28
Let him that stole steal no more; but rather labour hard, working with his hands that which is good, that he may have something to give to him that is in want.
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Matthew 5:42
Give to him that asketh thee; and from him who wants to borrow of thee, turn not away.