8438 giving, of time
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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People are stewards of a deposit of time given by God, and will be held responsible for the way in which they use it.

Time is governed by God

God determines every lifespan

Job 14:5 See also Psalm 31:15; Psalm 74:16-17; Psalm 139:16; Acts 17:26

God will demand an account of how time has been spent

Ecclesiastes 3:17 See also Matthew 12:36; 1 Peter 4:3-5

Time may be squandered

In ungodly living

1 Peter 4:3 See also Joel 2:25; Ephesians 2:2-3; Colossians 3:5-7

By neglecting God-given opportunities

Jeremiah 8:20 See also Proverbs 20:4; Matthew 25:11-12; Luke 13:25; Luke 19:44; Acts 24:25; Revelation 2:21

Time may be saved

By understanding its brevity

Psalm 90:12 See also John 12:35; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

By remembering its uncertainty

John 9:4 See also Ecclesiastes 8:5-7; James 4:13-15

By making the most of present opportunities

Ephesians 5:16 See also Psalm 32:6; Ecclesiastes 12:1; Esther 4:14; Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:15; 2 Corinthians 6:1-2; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 4:5; Hebrews 3:7-13

By allocating it wisely

1 Chronicles 12:32 See also Exodus 18:13-26; Acts 6:1-4

Time is to be spent wisely

In worship and meditation

Psalm 119:164 See also Psalm 4:4; Psalm 55:17; Lamentations 3:40; Daniel 6:10,13; Mark 1:35; 1 Corinthians 11:28

In work

Psalm 104:23 See also Exodus 20:9 pp Deuteronomy 5:13; Romans 13:6

In rest

Exodus 20:8-10 See also Leviticus 16:29; Mark 6:31

With one's family

Deuteronomy 24:5 See also Deuteronomy 6:7; Ecclesiastes 9:9; 1 Timothy 3:4

In fellowship

1 Corinthians 16:7 See also Acts 2:42; Acts 20:7; Hebrews 10:25

Time is to be allocated according to priorities

Luke 10:41-42 See also Psalm 1:1-3; Haggai 1:2-4; Matthew 6:33; Acts 13:46-47; Acts 17:16-17

See also

1310  God as judge
4903  time
5047  opportunities in life
5057  rest, physical
5385  leisure
5628  work
5680  family
7925  fellowship among believers
8361  wisdom
8461  priorities
8622  worship
8755  folly



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