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Keyword: Dissipation
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Original Word: ἀσώτως
(asōtōs)
Strong's Number: G811 (Greek)
Definition: wastefully, prodigally, dissolutely, in a debauched manner
Luke 15:13
KJV:
And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
NKJV:
And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his possessions with prodigal living.
NIV:
Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living.
Interpretation:
The younger son wasted his possessions through dissipation and riotous living. The verse shows that dissipation means wasteful, excessive living that consumes resources. The son squandered everything he had through wild living. The verse teaches that dissipation leads to loss and emptiness. Living recklessly wastes what we have been given. Dissipation shows a lack of wisdom and self-control in how we use our resources.
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Luke 15:13 The younger son wasted his possessions through dissipation. Dissipation leads to loss and emptiness. Dissipation shows a lack of wisdom and self-control. #dissipation #mywordofgod
Ephesians 5:18
KJV:
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
NKJV:
And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit,
NIV:
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,
Interpretation:
Getting drunk leads to dissipation, but being filled with the Spirit brings control. The verse shows that drunkenness causes wasteful, excessive behavior. Wine leads to dissipation when consumed in excess. The verse teaches that we should be filled with the Spirit instead of wine. The Spirit brings self-control and purpose, while wine brings dissipation and waste. We must choose between dissipation and Spirit-filled living.
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Ephesians 5:18 Getting drunk leads to dissipation. We should be filled with the Spirit instead of wine. We must choose between dissipation and Spirit-filled living. #dissipation #mywordofgod
Titus 1:6
KJV:
If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.
NKJV:
if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination.
NIV:
An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient.
Interpretation:
Church leaders must have children who are not accused of dissipation or rebellion. The verse shows that dissipation disqualifies someone from leadership. Leaders' children should not be known for wild, wasteful living. The verse teaches that dissipation reflects poorly on a leader's ability to guide others. Children who live in dissipation show a lack of proper training and example. Leaders must demonstrate they can guide their own families away from dissipation.
Tweet Text:
Titus 1:6 Church leaders must have children who are not accused of dissipation. Dissipation disqualifies someone from leadership. Leaders must demonstrate they can guide their own families away from dissipation. #dissipation #mywordofgod
1 Peter 4:4
KJV:
Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:
NKJV:
In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you.
NIV:
They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.
Interpretation:
The world finds it strange when believers don't join in their dissipation. The verse shows that the world expects everyone to participate in wild living. They are surprised when Christians refuse to join their excessive behavior. The verse teaches that refusing dissipation brings criticism from the world. The world will speak evil of those who don't participate in their lifestyle. Believers must be willing to face opposition for avoiding dissipation.
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1 Peter 4:4 The world finds it strange when believers don't join in their dissipation. Refusing dissipation brings criticism from the world. Believers must be willing to face opposition for avoiding dissipation. #dissipation #mywordofgod
Proverbs 23:20
KJV:
Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh:
NKJV:
Do not mix with winebibbers, Or with gluttonous eaters of meat;
NIV:
Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat,
Interpretation:
We should avoid those who drink too much wine and eat excessively. The verse shows that dissipation comes through association with those who practice it. Winebibbers and gluttons demonstrate wasteful, excessive living. The verse teaches that we should not join those who practice dissipation. Association with those who live wastefully can lead us into the same behavior. We must choose our companions carefully to avoid dissipation.
Tweet Text:
Proverbs 23:20 We should avoid those who drink too much wine and eat excessively. We should not join those who practice dissipation. We must choose our companions carefully to avoid dissipation. #dissipation #mywordofgod
Proverbs 28:7
KJV:
Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.
NKJV:
Whoever keeps the law is a wise son, But a companion of gluttons shames his father.
NIV:
A discerning son heeds instruction, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
Interpretation:
Keeping the law shows wisdom, but keeping company with riotous men brings shame. The verse shows that association with those who practice dissipation brings disgrace. A companion of gluttons and riotous men shames his father. The verse teaches that our associations affect our character and reputation. Those who keep the law show wisdom, while those who join the riotous show foolishness. We must avoid companions who practice dissipation.
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Proverbs 28:7 Keeping the law shows wisdom, but keeping company with riotous men brings shame. Our associations affect our character and reputation. We must avoid companions who practice dissipation. #dissipation #mywordofgod