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If the clouds are full of rain, they empty themselves on the earth; And if a tree falls toward the south, or toward the north, In the place where the tree falls, there shall it be.
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Be Like a Full Cloud
Several commentators, including John Gill and Matthew Henry, see the image of clouds full of rain as a call to generosity. Just as clouds empty themselves upon the earth, those who are blessed with resources should freely and bountifully give to others. This act of giving should be widespread and cheerful, imitating God who sends rain on the just and the unjust.
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Ecclesiastes
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18th Century
Presbyterian
“Unforeseen events come from God; and the man who is always gazing on the uncertain future will neither begin nor complete any useful work: but bea…
19th Century
Anglican
The world is ruled by fixed laws, the operation of which humans have no power to suspend.
Baptist
The tree falls the way it is inclined; but when it has fallen, there it must remain. God grant that you and I may fall the right way when the axe o…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If the clouds be full of rain, they empty [themselves] upon the earth They do not retain it; sad would it be for the eart…
Solomon presses the rich to do good to others. Give freely, though it may seem thrown away and lost. Give to many. Do not excuse yourself with the …
