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 bring forth fruit worthy of repentance.
Acts 8:22
Repent then of this your wickedness, and beseech the Lord to forgive you this purpose of your heart.
Acts 26:20
"but I proceeded to preach, first to those in Damascus, and then in Jerusalem and throughout all the country of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they must repent and turn to God and do deeds 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.
1 Peter 4:8
Above everything have fervent love to one another; for love veils a multitude of sins.
By shewing
Luke 11:41
"Better cleanse what is within, and nothing will be unclean for you.
Acts 10:2
He was a devout man and God-fearing, and so were all his household. He gave many alms to the people, and constantly prayed to God.
Galatians 5:6
because in Christ neither circumcision has any value, nor uncircumcision, but faith which works through love.
Ephesians 4:28
Let him who stole steal no more, but let him work, and in honest industry toil with his hands, so that he may have something to give to the needy.
General references
Matthew 5:42
"Give to him who asks, and from him who wants to borrow from you, do not turn away.