Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Boasting » Boasting, the folly of
For the wicked boasteth of his soul's desire, and he blesseth the covetous; he contemneth Jehovah.
They depend upon their wealth, and boast themselves in the abundance of their riches. ... None can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him,
{To the chief Musician: an instruction. Of David; when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David came to the house of Ahimelech.} Why boastest thou thyself in evil, thou mighty man? The loving-kindness of God abideth continually.
Bad! bad! saith the buyer; but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
Clouds and wind without rain, so is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.
Boast not thyself of to-morrow, for thou knowest not what a day will bring forth.
Thus also the tongue is a little member, and boasts great things. See how little a fire, how large a wood it kindles!
But now ye glory in your vauntings: all such glorying is evil.
Boasting » Those that boast of a false gift
Clouds and wind without rain, so is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.
Clouds » Illustrative » (without rain,) of the fraudulent
Clouds and wind without rain, so is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.
Ostentation » In prayer and almsgiving
Take heed not to do your alms before men to be seen of them, otherwise ye have no reward with your Father who is in the heavens.
Verse Concepts
Praying QuietlyAlms, Good DeedsAttention SeekersAffirmative ActionSermon On The MountGiving, Advice OnSaints, Care For The PoorBeing Seen By ManTaking HeedNo RewardOur Father In HeavenSeeing PeoplePraying Behind Closed DoorsRighteousnessExamples of secret prayerRewardlosing a loved oneHypocrisyBeing A Good Father
Clouds and wind without rain, so is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.
Let another praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
Wind » Illustrative » (without rain,) of one who boasts of a false gift
Clouds and wind without rain, so is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.