Job 31:38 · KJV

"If my land cry against me, or that the furrows likewise thereof complain;"

King James Version

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Passage Context

³⁶Surely I would take it upon my shoulder, and bind it as a crown to me.

³⁷I would declare unto him the number of my steps; as a prince would I go near unto him.

³⁸If my land cry against me, or that the furrows likewise thereof complain;

³⁹If I have eaten the fruits thereof without money, or have caused the owners thereof to lose their life:

⁴⁰Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of barley. The words of Job are ended.

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Reflection Questions

How do you view your relationship with the environment?

What does it mean for you if your actions have consequences?

When have you felt the impact of your choices on others?

Life Application

environment

Consider how your actions affect the world around you. Small changes can lead to a more sustainable lifestyle.

responsibility

Be mindful of how your decisions impact others, especially in your community.

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