Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
A man
As he that, etc
General references
Bible References
A man
Job 35:6
If thou sinnest, what doest thou unto him? If thine offenses be many, how gettest thou his favour?
Psalm 16:2
O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, "Thou art my God, my goods are nothing like unto thee."
Luke 17:10
So likewise ye, when ye have done all those things which are commanded unto you, say, 'We are unprofitable servants. We have done that which was our duty to do.'"
As he that, etc
Deuteronomy 10:13
that thou keep the commandments of the LORD and his ordinances which I command thee this day, for thy wealth?
Proverbs 3:13
Well is him that findeth wisdom, and obtaineth understanding,
Proverbs 4:7
The chief point of wisdom is that thou be willing to obtain wisdom, and before all thy goods to get the understanding.
Proverbs 9:12
If thou be wise, thy wisdom shall do thyself good: but if thou thinkest scorn thereof, it shall be thine own harm.
Ecclesiastes 7:11
Wisdom is better than riches; yea, much more worth than the eyesight.
Matthew 5:29
Wherfore if thy right eye offend thee, pluck him out, and cast him from thee: better it is for thee that one of thy members perish, than that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
Galatians 6:7
Be not deceived, God is not mocked. For whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he reap.
General references
Job 35:7
If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? Or what receiveth he of thy hands:
Proverbs 9:12
If thou be wise, thy wisdom shall do thyself good: but if thou thinkest scorn thereof, it shall be thine own harm.
Luke 17:10
So likewise ye, when ye have done all those things which are commanded unto you, say, 'We are unprofitable servants. We have done that which was our duty to do.'"