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I sent messengers to them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I can`t come down: why should the work cease, while I leave it, and come down to you?
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The Priority of God's Work
Nehemiah's refusal to meet his enemies was based on a clear principle: 'I am doing a great work.' Commentators explain that this serves as a model for believers. When faced with temptations or distractions that would pull us away from our God-given responsibilities, we should recognize the importance of our calling and not allow the work to cease.
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Nehemiah
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I sent messengers unto them He did not show any open contempt of them, nor did he even return answer by the mess…
Presbyterian
Let those who are tempted to idle social gatherings by frivolous companions answer the temptation in this way: "We have work to do and must not neg…
