Thematic Bible: Haman's selfish conceit


Thematic Bible



For they bind heavy burdens that are grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not lift a finger to help them. Verse ConceptsFingersYokesBindingJoining ThingsShouldersHeavy BurdensFingers Of PeopleNo Helprelaxationweight

Yes, the dogs are greedy, they can never have enough; and these are shepherds who can't understand: they have all turned to their own way, each one to his gain, from every quarter. Verse ConceptsGod's WaysProfitsWisdom, Human ImportanceInadequate ShepherdingCovetousness, Example OfSelfishness, Shown InSelfishness, Examples OfBeing Without UnderstandingGreed

So Haman came in. The king said to him, "What shall be done to the man whom the king delights to honor?" Now Haman said in his heart, "Who would the king delight to honor more than myself?" Verse ConceptsSelfishness, Examples OfPraising Specific PeopleSelf Love