James 1:7

For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;

Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.

Proverbs 21:27

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent.

Isaiah 1:15

When you spread out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you; even though you make many prayers, I will not listen; your hands are full of blood.

Isaiah 58:3-4

'Why have we fasted, and you see it not? Why have we humbled ourselves, and you take no knowledge of it?' Behold, in the day of your fast you seek your own pleasure, and oppress all your workers.

James 4:3

You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

Bible References

General references

James 4:3
You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.
Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent.
Isaiah 1:15
When you spread out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you; even though you make many prayers, I will not listen; your hands are full of blood.
Isaiah 58:3
'Why have we fasted, and you see it not? Why have we humbled ourselves, and you take no knowledge of it?' Behold, in the day of your fast you seek your own pleasure, and oppress all your workers.

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