Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Consideration » What to consider
When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you. Put a knife to your throat, if you are a man with a strong desire (lust) (passion). Do not crave his delicacies for it is deceptive food. read more.
Do not exhaust yourself to get rich. Be wise and show restraint. Will you look for things that do not exist? Riches grow wings and fly away like a bird. Do not eat the bread of a selfish man nor desire his delicacies. Just as he thinks in his heart: Eat and drink, he says to you. But his heart is not with you. You vomit the morsel you eat and waste your complements.
Do not exhaust yourself to get rich. Be wise and show restraint. Will you look for things that do not exist? Riches grow wings and fly away like a bird. Do not eat the bread of a selfish man nor desire his delicacies. Just as he thinks in his heart: Eat and drink, he says to you. But his heart is not with you. You vomit the morsel you eat and waste your complements.
Desires » What not to desire
Do not be envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them. Their minds meditate on evil, and their lips talk about trouble.
When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you. Put a knife to your throat, if you are a man with a strong desire (lust) (passion). Do not crave his delicacies for it is deceptive food. read more.
Do not exhaust yourself to get rich. Be wise and show restraint. Will you look for things that do not exist? Riches grow wings and fly away like a bird. Do not eat the bread of a selfish man nor desire his delicacies. Just as he thinks in his heart: Eat and drink, he says to you. But his heart is not with you. You vomit the morsel you eat and waste your complements.
Do not exhaust yourself to get rich. Be wise and show restraint. Will you look for things that do not exist? Riches grow wings and fly away like a bird. Do not eat the bread of a selfish man nor desire his delicacies. Just as he thinks in his heart: Eat and drink, he says to you. But his heart is not with you. You vomit the morsel you eat and waste your complements.
Let us not become egotistical, stirring up competition with one another, envying one another.
Evil » Confess Christ » Thoughts
Evil thoughts come from the heart! Thoughts about murder, adultery, fornication, theft, lying, and slander come from the heart!
O Jerusalem, wash the evil from your heart so that you may be saved. How long will your wicked thoughts lodge within you?
The thought of foolishness is sin. The mocker is an abomination to men.
When the seventh year, the year when payments on debts are canceled, is near, you might be stingy toward poor Israelites and give them nothing. Be careful not to think these worthless thoughts. The poor will complain to Jehovah about you, and you will be condemned for your sin.
They devise evil plans and say: We will commit the perfect crime. The thoughts and the heart of man are deep.
Jehovah knows the thoughts of man. He knows that they a mere vanity.
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to Jehovah. The words of the pure are pleasant words.
Just as he thinks in his heart: Eat and drink, he says to you. But his heart is not with you.
Because of their actions and their thoughts, I am coming to gather the nations of every language. They will come and see my glory.
Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said: Why are your thoughts evil?
Guest » Rules for the conduct of
When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you. Put a knife to your throat, if you are a man with a strong desire (lust) (passion). Do not crave his delicacies for it is deceptive food.
Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men. Better that he says: Come up here than you be put down in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.
If a nonbeliever invites you to a feast and you feel you must go eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience sake.
Do not eat the bread of a selfish man nor desire his delicacies. Just as he thinks in his heart: Eat and drink, he says to you. But his heart is not with you. You vomit the morsel you eat and waste your complements.
Withdraw your foot from your neighbor's house; or he will tire of you and hate you.
When you enter a house say; may this house have peace. If a son of peace lives there, your peace shall rest upon him. If not, it shall return to you again. Remain in that house eating and drinking what they give you. The laborer is worthy of his hire. Do not stay in different houses.
He spoke an illustration to the invited guests. He noticed they chose from the most important seats. So he said to them: When you are invited to a marriage feast do not take the place of honor. Someone more distinguished than you may be invited. Your host would tell you, give this person your place. Then you would be embarrassed and have to take the place of least honor. read more.
When you are invited, take the place of least honor. Then, when your host comes, he will tell you, friend, move to a more honorable place. And the other guests will see how you are honored. Those who exalt themselves will be humbled. And people who humble themselves will be exalted.
When you are invited, take the place of least honor. Then, when your host comes, he will tell you, friend, move to a more honorable place. And the other guests will see how you are honored. Those who exalt themselves will be humbled. And people who humble themselves will be exalted.
Heart » Centre of life » Determines character
That way, men may not see that you are fasting. Your Father knows in secret and will reward you.
Just as he thinks in his heart: Eat and drink, he says to you. But his heart is not with you.
Hypocrisy » General references to
Thousands of people in the crowd were gathered together so much that they bumped into one another. He said to his disciples: First of all, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
They profess that they know God; but deny him by their works! They are detestable, disobedient, and not approved for any good work.
through the hypocrisy of men that speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron.
You appear righteous to men. However, inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.
Just as he thinks in his heart: Eat and drink, he says to you. But his heart is not with you.
When he speaks kind words do not believe him. There are seven abominations in his heart.
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » General references to
Thousands of people in the crowd were gathered together so much that they bumped into one another. He said to his disciples: First of all, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
They profess that they know God; but deny him by their works! They are detestable, disobedient, and not approved for any good work.
through the hypocrisy of men that speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron.
You appear righteous to men. However, inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.
Just as he thinks in his heart: Eat and drink, he says to you. But his heart is not with you.
When he speaks kind words do not believe him. There are seven abominations in his heart.
Thoughts » Evil
Evil thoughts come from the heart! Thoughts about murder, adultery, fornication, theft, lying, and slander come from the heart!
O Jerusalem, wash the evil from your heart so that you may be saved. How long will your wicked thoughts lodge within you?
The thought of foolishness is sin. The mocker is an abomination to men.
When the seventh year, the year when payments on debts are canceled, is near, you might be stingy toward poor Israelites and give them nothing. Be careful not to think these worthless thoughts. The poor will complain to Jehovah about you, and you will be condemned for your sin.
They devise evil plans and say: We will commit the perfect crime. The thoughts and the heart of man are deep.
Jehovah knows the thoughts of man. He knows that they a mere vanity.
The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to Jehovah. The words of the pure are pleasant words.
Just as he thinks in his heart: Eat and drink, he says to you. But his heart is not with you.
Because of their actions and their thoughts, I am coming to gather the nations of every language. They will come and see my glory.
Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said: Why are your thoughts evil?