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 of Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.

Proverbs 21:27

The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination; how much more when he brings it in divisiveness!

Isaiah 1:15

And when you stretch out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you; even though you make many prayers, I [will] not be listening. Your hands are full of blood.

Isaiah 58:3-4

'Why do we fast, and you do not see [it]? We humiliate our soul, and you do not notice [it]?' Look! You find delight on the day of your fast, and you oppress all your workers!

James 4:3

You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, in order that you may spend [it] on your pleasures.

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 with wrong motives, in order that you may spend [it] on your pleasures.
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination of Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight.
Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination; how much more when he brings it in divisiveness!
Isaiah 1:15
And when you stretch out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you; even though you make many prayers, I [will] not be listening. Your hands are full of blood.
Isaiah 58:3
'Why do we fast, and you do not see [it]? We humiliate our soul, and you do not notice [it]?' Look! You find delight on the day of your fast, and you oppress all your workers!