Small Things

He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

• Seven

For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth.

• Covetousness
• Dog
• Gospel

He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own? No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. read more And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. show less

If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?

And seekest thou great things for thyself? seek them not: for, behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh, saith the LORD: but thy life will I give unto thee for a prey in all places whither thou goest.

There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:

And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:

But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

Let all your things be done with charity.

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.

And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.

• Righteous

His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts.

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

• Righteous
• Waiting

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

• Samuel
• Children
• Cruelty

Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.

• Church

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.