Ben Sira's Warning Against Self-Deception

Ben Sira 5:8

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

Stay not upon thy force; To go after the desire of thy soul.

Go not after thy heart and thine eyes; To walk in the pleasures of wickedness.

Say not, Who can withstand my (G S) strength? For the Lord avengeth (H seeketh) them that are persecuted.

Say not, I have sinned, and who (?) shall do aught unto me, For God is slow to anger?

Say not, The Lord is merciful; And he will blot out all mine iniquities.

Trust not to forgiveness; To add iniquity to iniquity.

Nor say, His mercy is great: He will forgive the multitude of mine iniquities.

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Soul Repentance Sin War Humor

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