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Zechariah 8:10 · KJV

"For before these days there was no hire for man, nor any hire for beast; neither was there any peace to him that went out or came in because of the affliction: for I set all men every one against his neighbour."

King James Version

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Passage Context

8And I will bring them, and they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God, in truth and in righteousness.
9Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Let your hands be strong, ye that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the prophets, which were in the day that the foundation of the house of the LORD of hosts was laid, that the temple might be built.
10For before these days there was no hire for man, nor any hire for beast; neither was there any peace to him that went out or came in because of the affliction: for I set all men every one against his neighbour.
11But now I will not be unto the residue of this people as in the former days, saith the LORD of hosts.
12For the seed shall be prosperous; the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase, and the heavens shall give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these things.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to economic challenges in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to seek peace in your community?

3

When have you felt the impact of social strife?

Life Application

work

In times of economic difficulty, remember to support one another. Consider how you can help a colleague or friend facing job insecurity.

peace

Look for ways to promote peace in your relationships and community, even when tensions arise.

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