Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
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Bible References
Wicked
Proverbs 10:26
As vinegar is to the mouth and smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy person to those who send him.
Proverbs 26:6
Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
Jeremiah 23:13
"Among the prophets of Samaria I saw a disgusting thing, for they prophesied by Baal and led my people Israel astray.
Ezekiel 3:18
"So when I say to a wicked person, "You're about to die,' if you don't warn or instruct that wicked person that his behavior is wicked so he can live, that wicked person will die in his sin, but I'll hold you responsible for his death.
Ezekiel 33:7
"Now as for you, Son of Man, I've established you as a sentinel for the house of Israel. So whenever you hear a message from me, you are to warn the people from me.
2 Corinthians 2:17
At least we are not commercializing God's word like so many others. Instead, we speak with sincerity in the Messiah's name, like people who are sent from God and are accountable to God.
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Proverbs 25:13
Like cold snow during harvest time is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes his masters.