Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
General references
Bible References
General references
James 4:3
You ask, and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it for your pleasures.
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, 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 with a wicked mind.
Isaiah 1:15
When you spread forth your hands, I will hide my eyes from you. Yes, when you make many prayers, I will not hear. Your hands are full of blood.
Isaiah 58:3
'Why have we fasted,' say they, 'and you do not see? Why have we afflicted our soul, and you take no knowledge?' "Behold, in the day of your fast you find pleasure, and exact all your labors.