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What does the Bible say about small things?

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The Bible teaches that small acts of faithfulness matter deeply to God, who works through ordinary means for his great purposes. Zechariah 4:10 warns against despising small beginnings, because the Lord delights to advance his work according to his wisdom. Luke 16:10 calls believers to be trustworthy in little things, recognizing that daily obedience reveals the heart. We are to seek God’s kingdom first, as Matthew 6:33 teaches, trusting him to provide what we need. Even when our efforts seem unnoticed, Romans 8:28 assures God’s people that he is working all things for their good, shaping them through patient, humble service.

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  • Zechariah 4:10

    Indeed, who despises the day of small things? For these seven shall rejoice, and shall see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. These are the eyes of Yahweh, which run back and forth through the whole earth."

  • Luke 16:10

    He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.

  • Matthew 6:33

    But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

  • Romans 8:28

    We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

  • 1 John 3:20

    because if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things.

  • 2 Peter 3:9

    The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

  • James 1:27

    Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

  • Revelation 1:1

    This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

  • Isaiah 40:31

    but those who wait for Yahweh shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

  • Luke 10:21

    In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, "I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight."

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