Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Boasting » Boasting, the folly of
Yes, the wicked man boasts because he gets what he wants; the one who robs others curses and rejects the Lord.
They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches. Certainly a man cannot rescue his brother; he cannot pay God an adequate ransom price
For the music director; a well-written song by David. It was written when Doeg the Edomite went and informed Saul: "David has arrived at the home of Ahimelech." Why do you boast about your evil plans, O powerful man? God's loyal love protects me all day long!
"It's worthless! It's worthless!" says the buyer, but when he goes on his way, he boasts.
Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain, so is the one who boasts of a gift not given.
Do not boast about tomorrow; for you do not know what a day may bring forth.
So too the tongue is a small part of the body, yet it has great pretensions. Think how small a flame sets a huge forest ablaze.
But as it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.
Boasting » Those that boast of a false gift
Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain, so is the one who boasts of a gift not given.
Clouds » Illustrative » (without rain,) of the fraudulent
Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain, so is the one who boasts of a gift not given.
Ostentation » In prayer and almsgiving
"Be careful not to display your righteousness merely to be seen by people. Otherwise you have no reward with your Father in heaven.
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
Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain, so is the one who boasts of a gift not given.
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.
Wind » Illustrative » (without rain,) of one who boasts of a false gift
Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain, so is the one who boasts of a gift not given.