Thematic Bible: In outward resources
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A horse disappoints those who trust in it for victory; despite its great strength, it cannot deliver.
For I do not trust in my bow, and I do not prevail by my sword.
The one who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.
They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.
Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we depend on the Lord our God.
"Moab, you trust in the things you do and in your riches. So you too will be conquered. Your god Chemosh will go into exile along with his priests and his officials.
You made a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool -- but you did not trust in the one who made it; you did not depend on the one who formed it long ago!
Those who go down to Egypt for help are as good as dead, those who rely on war horses, and trust in Egypt's many chariots and in their many, many horsemen. But they do not rely on the Holy One of Israel and do not seek help from the Lord. Yet he too is wise and he will bring disaster; he does not retract his decree. He will attack the wicked nation, and the nation that helps those who commit sin. The Egyptians are mere humans, not God; their horses are made of flesh, not spirit. The Lord will strike with his hand; the one who helps will stumble and the one being helped will fall. Together they will perish.
Therefore he told me, "These signify the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: 'Not by strength and not by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord who rules over all."
The disciples were astonished at these words. But again Jesus said to them, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!
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