Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
ears » Not to be stopped at cry of the poor
The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.
Hearing » Who shall not be heard
The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.
Mercy » Neglect of
I was a stranger and you did not receive me as a guest, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.'
For he never bothered to show kindness; he harassed the oppressed and needy, and killed the disheartened.
So whoever knows what is good to do and does not do it is guilty of sin.
The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.
You have not strengthened the weak, healed the sick, bandaged the injured, brought back the strays, or sought the lost, but with force and harshness you have ruled over them.
Indeed, I am about to raise up a shepherd in the land who will not take heed to the sheep headed to slaughter, will not seek the scattered, and will not heal the injured. Moreover, he will not nourish the one that is healthy but instead will eat the meat of the fat sheep and tear off their hooves.
But at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus whose body was covered with sores, who longed to eat what fell from the rich man's table. In addition, the dogs came and licked his sores.
the Needy » Justice to, encouraged
If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.
Defend the cause of the poor and the fatherless! Vindicate the oppressed and suffering!
The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.
He upheld the cause of the poor and needy. So things went well for Judah.' The Lord says, 'That is a good example of what it means to know me.'
Neglect » Of mercy and help
I was a stranger and you did not receive me as a guest, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.'
For he never bothered to show kindness; he harassed the oppressed and needy, and killed the disheartened.
So whoever knows what is good to do and does not do it is guilty of sin.
The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.
You have not strengthened the weak, healed the sick, bandaged the injured, brought back the strays, or sought the lost, but with force and harshness you have ruled over them.
Indeed, I am about to raise up a shepherd in the land who will not take heed to the sheep headed to slaughter, will not seek the scattered, and will not heal the injured. Moreover, he will not nourish the one that is healthy but instead will eat the meat of the fat sheep and tear off their hooves.
But at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus whose body was covered with sores, who longed to eat what fell from the rich man's table. In addition, the dogs came and licked his sores.
Parsimony » General references to
"Why wasn't this oil sold for three hundred silver coins and the money given to the poor?"
The one who gives to the poor will not lack, but whoever shuts his eyes to them will receive many curses.
The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.
You did not bring me lambs for your burnt offerings; you did not honor me with your sacrifices. I did not burden you with offerings; I did not make you weary by demanding incense.
a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfumed oil, and she poured it on his head as he was at the table. When the disciples saw this, they became indignant and said, "Why this waste?
Can a person rob God? You indeed are robbing me, but you say, 'How are we robbing you?' In tithes and contributions!
One person is generous and yet grows more wealthy, but another withholds more than he should and comes to poverty.
Here is a misfortune on earth that I have seen: Wealth hoarded by its owner to his own misery.
The poor » Justice to, encouraged
If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.
Defend the cause of the poor and the fatherless! Vindicate the oppressed and suffering!
The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.
He upheld the cause of the poor and needy. So things went well for Judah.' The Lord says, 'That is a good example of what it means to know me.'
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Neglect of mercy
The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Are deaf to the cry of the poor
The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice » The poor » Encouraged
If a king judges the poor in truth, his throne will be established forever.
Defend the cause of the poor and the fatherless! Vindicate the oppressed and suffering!
The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.
He upheld the cause of the poor and needy. So things went well for Judah.' The Lord says, 'That is a good example of what it means to know me.'
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Neglect of mercy
The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and will not be answered.