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“looked for much, and behold, it came to little. And when you brought it home, o I blew it away. Why? declares the LORD of hosts. Because of my house h that lies in ruins, while each of you busies himself with his own house.” quote by Anonymous
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““looked for much, and behold, it came to little. And when you brought it home,  o I blew it away. Why? declares the LORD of hosts. Because of my house  h that lies in ruins, while each of you busies himself with his own house.””

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Book: The Book of Jeremiah, Jeremiah 5:1-2 (Biblical text)

The speaker laments that despite seeking much, only little arrives; when brought home, it's destroyed because the speaker's own house is in ruin while others focus on their own homes.

In simple terms: Seeking much yields little; neglect of one's own foundation leads to loss.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize fixing your own foundation before helping others.

Themes

responsibility spirituality neglect humility

Mood

reflective serious

Type

scriptural advice

When to use this quote

  • family life
  • community service
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

biblical wisdom personal accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What part of your life needs repair before you can help others?
  • How does focusing on your own house change your perspective?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting personal foundations can undermine broader efforts.

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