Thematic Bible: Contributing causes of sinful


Thematic Bible




So loss will come on you like an outlaw, and your need like an armed man. Verse ConceptsBanditsIdleness Leads ToSloth, Leads ToAvoiding Povertyrelaxation

A little sleep, a little rest, a little folding of the hands in sleep: Then loss will come on you like an outlaw, and your need like an armed man


By ploughing his land a man will have bread in full measure; but he who goes after good-for-nothing persons will be poor enough. Verse ConceptsAgriculture, Qualities NeededAmusements, Evil ResultsDaydreamingPoverty, Causes OfSluggardsTilling The SoilIndustryPovertyCultivationBecoming Poor

A man may give freely, and still his wealth will be increased; and another may keep back more than is right, but only comes to be in need. Verse ConceptsMisersPoverty, Causes OfProfitsThriftHoardingGrowth In WealthShortagesStingy PeopleGiving Money To The ChurchGivingFinancesCompetitionMoney BlessingsSaving Moneyprospering

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