Ecclesiastes 5:1

God's Word

Watch your step when you go to the house of God. It is better to go there and listen than to bring the sacrifices fools bring. Fools are unaware that they are doing ⌞something⌟ evil.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 26:16

But when he became powerful, his pride destroyed him. He was unfaithful to the Lord his God. He went into the Lord’s temple to burn incense on the incense altar.

Job 11:2

“Shouldn’t someone answer this flood of words? Should a good public speaker be acquitted?

Job 22:12

“Isn’t God high above in the heavens? Look how high the highest stars are!

Psalm 89:7

God is terrifying in the council of the holy ones. He is greater and more awe-inspiring than those who surround him.

Exodus 3:5

God said, “Don’t come any closer! Take off your sandals because this place where you are standing is holy ground.

Exodus 30:18

“Make a bronze basin with a bronze stand for washing. Put it between the tent of meeting and the altar, and fill it with water.

Proverbs 10:19

Sin is unavoidable when there is much talk, but whoever seals his lips is wise.

Proverbs 15:8

A sacrifice brought by wicked people is disgusting to the Lord, but the prayers of decent people please him.

Proverbs 21:27

The sacrifice of wicked people is disgusting, especially if they bring it with evil intent.

Isaiah 66:3

Whoever kills a bull is like someone who kills a person. Whoever sacrifices a lamb is like someone who breaks a dog’s neck. Whoever offers a grain sacrifice is like someone who ⌞offers⌟ pig’s blood. Whoever burns incense is like someone who worships an idol. People have certainly chosen their own ways, and their souls delight in detestable things.

Leviticus 10:3

Moses said to Aaron, “This is exactly what the Lord said: ‘I will show my holiness among those who come to me. I will show my glory to all the people.’ ” Aaron was speechless.

Acts 10:33

So I sent for you immediately. Thank you for coming. All of us are here now in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has ordered you to say.”

Acts 17:11

The people of Berea were more open-minded than the people of Thessalonica. They were very willing to receive God’s message, and every day they carefully examined the Scriptures to see if what Paul said was true.

1 Corinthians 11:22

Don’t you have homes in which to eat and drink? Do you despise God’s church and embarrass people who don’t have anything to eat? What can I say to you? Should I praise you? I won’t praise you for this.

Hebrews 10:26

If we go on sinning after we have learned the truth, no sacrifice can take away our sins.

James 1:19

Remember this, my dear brothers and sisters: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and should not get angry easily.

Joshua 5:15

The commander of the Lord’s army said to Joshua, “Take off your sandals because this place where you are standing is holy.” So Joshua did as he was told.