Brought Home Quote by Anonymous
““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.””
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.
Prioritize fixing your own foundation before helping others.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family life
- community service
- personal growth
Key Concepts
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?
Neglecting personal foundations can undermine broader efforts.