Ecclesiastes 5:1

New Century Version

Be careful when you go to worship at the Temple. It is better to listen than to offer foolish sacrifices without even knowing you are doing wrong.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 26:16

But when Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his ruin. He was unfaithful to the Lord his God; he went into the Temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar for incense.

Job 11:2

“Should these words go unanswered? Is this talker in the right?

Job 22:12

“God is in the highest part of heaven. See how high the highest stars are!

Psalm 89:7

When the holy ones meet, it is God they fear. He is more frightening than all who surround him.

Exodus 3:5

Then God said, “Do not come any closer. Take off your sandals, because you are standing on holy ground.

Exodus 30:18

“Make a bronze bowl, on a bronze stand, for washing. Put the bowl and stand between the Meeting Tent and the altar, and put water in the bowl.

Proverbs 10:19

If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin; if you are wise, you will keep quiet.

Proverbs 15:8

The Lord hates the sacrifice that the wicked offer, but he likes the prayers of honest people.

Proverbs 21:27

The Lord hates sacrifices brought by evil people, particularly when they offer them for the wrong reasons.

Isaiah 66:3

But those people who kill bulls as a sacrifice to me are like those who kill people. Those who kill sheep as a sacrifice are like those who break the necks of dogs. Those who give me grain offerings are like those who offer me the blood of pigs. Those who burn incense are like those who worship idols. These people choose their own ways, not mine, and they love the terrible things they do.

Leviticus 10:3

Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the Lord was speaking about when he said, ‘I must be respected as holy by those who come near me; before all the people I must be given honor.’ ” So Aaron did not say anything about the death of his sons.

Acts 10:33

So I sent for you immediately, and it was very good of you to come. Now we are all here before God to hear everything the Lord has commanded you to tell us.”

Acts 17:11

These people were more willing to listen than the people in Thessalonica. The Bereans were eager to hear what Paul and Silas said and studied the Scriptures every day to find out if these things were true.

1 Corinthians 11:22

You can eat and drink in your own homes! You seem to think God’s church is not important, and you embarrass those who are poor. What should I tell you? Should I praise you? I do not praise you for doing this.

Hebrews 10:26

If we decide to go on sinning after we have learned the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice for sins.

James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, always be willing to listen and slow to speak. Do not become angry easily,

Joshua 5:15

The commander of the Lord’s army answered, “Take off your sandals, because the place where you are standing is holy.” So Joshua did.