Isaiah 1:31 · KJV

"And the strong shall be as tow, and the maker of it as a spark, and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them."

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁹For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which ye have desired, and ye shall be confounded for the gardens that ye have chosen.

³⁰For ye shall be as an oak whose leaf fadeth, and as a garden that hath no water.

³¹And the strong shall be as tow, and the maker of it as a spark, and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them.

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Reflection Questions

How do you perceive strength in your life?

What does it mean to you that none can escape judgment?

When have you felt the weight of consequences for your actions?

Life Application

personal growth

Reflect on your strengths and how they can be used for good rather than destruction.

faith

Consider how to cultivate humility in your life, recognizing that strength without righteousness leads to downfall.

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