Thematic Bible: Prosperity frequently leads to


Thematic Bible



So then Ephraim said, Surely I have gotten me riches, I have found wealth for myself, - in all my toils, they cannot find in me perversity which is sin. Verse ConceptsNeedExaggerationsMoney, Attitudes ToRich, TheRiches, Dangers OfSelf ConfidenceSelf Righteousness, Nature OfSuperiorityRiches, Can Lead ToSelf DelusionArrogance, Characterizes The WickedPlea Of InnocenceWealthy People

But, I, said, in my tranquility, I shall not be shaken to times age-abiding! Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceSelf RespectSelf DelusionNot Moved

And he began to deliberate within himself, saying - What shall I do? because I have not where I can gather my fruits. And he said - This, will I do, - I will pull down my barns, and, greater ones, build, and gather, there, all my wheat and good things; and will say to my soul - Soul! thou hast many good things lying by for many years: be taking thy rest, eat, drink,be making merry!