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Haggai 1:6 · KJV

"Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put it into a bag with holes."

King James Version

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Passage Context

4Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this house lie waste?
5Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.
6Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put it into a bag with holes.
7Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.
8Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the LORD.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does this verse challenge your priorities?

2

What does it mean for you to feel unfulfilled despite hard work?

3

When have you felt like your efforts were in vain?

Life Application

work

Evaluate how your work aligns with your values. Are you prioritizing personal gain over community responsibilities?

faith

Consider how you can invest more in your spiritual life to find true fulfillment.

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