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This can pertain to spiritual duties, relationships, or responsibilities that are deemed important according to Scripture. The concept of neglect is often associated with warnings and admonitions throughout the Bible, emphasizing the importance of diligence and faithfulness.<br><br><b>Biblical References</b><br><br>1. <b>Neglecting Salvation</b> <br> The Book of Hebrews warns against neglecting the great salvation offered through Jesus Christ. <a href="/hebrews/2-3.htm">Hebrews 2:3</a> states, "how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him." This verse underscores the gravity of disregarding the message of salvation and the consequences that follow.<br><br>2. <b>Neglecting Spiritual Gifts</b> <br> The Apostle Paul advises Timothy not to neglect the spiritual gift he has received. In <a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a> , Paul writes, "Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands by the elders." This instruction highlights the importance of actively using and developing the gifts bestowed by God for the edification of the church and the fulfillment of one's calling.<br><br>3. <b>Neglecting the Word of God</b> <br> The Bible emphasizes the necessity of engaging with Scripture. In <a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a> , it is written, "These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." Neglecting the Word of God can lead to spiritual stagnation and a lack of understanding of God's will.<br><br>4. <b>Neglecting Justice and Mercy</b> <br> Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for their neglect of justice and mercy while adhering to minor legalistic practices. In <a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Matthew 23:23</a> , He says, "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin, but you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former." This passage calls for a balanced approach to faith that prioritizes core ethical principles.<br><br>5. <b>Neglecting Family Responsibilities</b> <br> The Bible also addresses the neglect of family duties. In <a href="/1_timothy/5-8.htm">1 Timothy 5:8</a> , Paul states, "If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." This verse stresses the importance of caring for one's family as a fundamental aspect of living out one's faith.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>Neglecting responsibilities, whether spiritual or relational, is seen as a serious issue in the Bible. It reflects a lack of commitment and can lead to spiritual decay and relational breakdowns. The Scriptures call believers to be vigilant, proactive, and faithful in all areas of life, recognizing that neglect can have far-reaching consequences. The biblical narrative consistently encourages believers to be stewards of their faith, gifts, and relationships, ensuring that nothing of importance is overlooked or disregarded.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>p. pr. & vb. n.</I>) of Neglect.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/863.htm"><span class="l">863. aphiemi -- to send away, leave alone, permit</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 1), gave...permission (1), leave (7), leaves (2), leaving (8), left (38), let (9),<br> let...alone (6), let him have (1), neglected (1), <b>neglecting</b> (2), permit (6 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/863.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 10k</font><p><a href="/greek/3935.htm"><span class="l">3935. pariemi -- to pass by or over, to relax</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Origin from para and hiemi (to send) Definition to pass by or over, to<br> relax NASB Word Usage <b>neglecting</b> (1), weak (1). be present. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3935.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/857.htm"><span class="l">857. apheidia -- unsparing treatment</span></a> <br><b>...</b> neglect. From a compound of a (as a negative particle) and pheidomai; unsparingness,<br> ie Austerity (asceticism) -- <b>neglecting</b>. see GREEK a. see GREEK pheidomai. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/857.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/dibble/thoughts_on_missions/chapter_iii_guilt_of_neglecting.htm"><span class="l">Guilt of <b>Neglecting</b> the Heathen.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> CHAPTER III. GUILT OF <b>NEGLECTING</b> THE HEATHEN. During all the years that<br> I have been allowed to labor for the heathen, my mind has <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../dibble/thoughts on missions/chapter iii guilt of neglecting.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/writings_in_connection_with_the_manichaean_controversy_/faustus_avows_his_disbelief_in.htm"><span class="l">Faustus Avows his Disbelief in the Old Testament and his Disregard <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Faustus avows his disbelief in the Old Testament and his disregard of its precepts,<br> and accuses Catholics of inconsistency in <b>neglecting</b> its ordinances, while <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../faustus avows his disbelief in.htm</font><p><a href="/library/de_caussade/abandonment_to_divine_providence/letter_xxii_to_bear_with_oneself.htm"><span class="l">Letter xxii. --To Bear with Oneself.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> affairs to divine Providence while taking care at the same time not to tempt God;<br> do the same for your spiritual progress, and, without <b>neglecting</b> the care of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../abandonment to divine providence/letter xxii to bear with oneself.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/the_general_menaion/chapter_xix_the_general_service.htm"><span class="l">The General Service to Two or Many Monk Martyrs.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Ye have fought well, utterly <b>neglecting</b> the temporary life and by will having manfully<br> overcome the wisdom of the flesh, and having thus finished your course <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../anonymous/the general menaion/chapter xix the general service.htm</font><p><a href="/library/arnot/the_parables_of_our_lord/xxvi_the_rich_man_and.htm"><span class="l">The Rich Man and Lazarus.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> with a view to their bearing on the next; and now, to complete the lesson, he will<br> teach them, by a terrible example, the consequences of <b>neglecting</b> that rule. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/arnot/the parables of our lord/xxvi the rich man and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_a/a_common_mistake_and_lame.htm"><span class="l">A Common Mistake and Lame Excuse</span></a> <br><b>...</b> that was not going to happen for a good many years yet, the chances were that it<br> had no bearing upon them, and they were right enough in <b>neglecting</b> the teaching <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/a common mistake and lame.htm</font><p><a href="/library/miller/personal_friendships_of_jesus/chapter_x_jesus_and_the.htm"><span class="l">Jesus and the Bethany Sisters.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The monk could not paint the face of the Lord while he was <b>neglecting</b> those who<br> needed his ministrations and went unhelped because he came not. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../miller/personal friendships of jesus/chapter x jesus and the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kinkead/baltimore_catechism_no_4/lesson_30_on_the_first.htm"><span class="l">On the First Commandment</span></a> <br><b>...</b> sins against faith, first, by not trying to know what God has taught; second, by<br> refusing to believe all that God has taught; third, by <b>neglecting</b> to profess <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kinkead/baltimore catechism no 4/lesson 30 on the first.htm</font><p><a href="/library/drummond/natural_law_in_the_spiritual_world/degeneration.htm"><span class="l">Degeneration</span></a> <br><b>...</b> This, then, is the effect of <b>neglecting</b> salvation from the side of salvation itself;<br> and the conclusion is that from the very nature of salvation escape is out <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../drummond/natural law in the spiritual world/degeneration.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kinkead/baltimore_catechism_no_4/lesson_6_on_sin_and.htm"><span class="l">On Sin and Its Kinds</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Surely not! And persons who thus think they are doing no harm are <b>neglecting</b> to<br> serve God"the greatest harm they can do, and for which they will lose Heaven. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/kinkead/baltimore catechism no 4/lesson 6 on sin and.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/n/neglecting.htm"><span class="l"><b>Neglecting</b> (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Neglecting</b> (6 Occurrences). <b>...</b> These are the things you ought<br> to have attended to, while not <b>neglecting</b> the others. (WEY YLT NAS RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/neglecting.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/vegetable.htm"><span class="l">Vegetable (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the love of God. These are the things you ought to have attended to, while<br> not <b>neglecting</b> the others. (WEY). Deuteronomy 11:10 For <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/vegetable.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/vice.htm"><span class="l">Vice (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Romans 1:27 in just the same way--<b>neglecting</b> that for which nature intends<br> women--burned with passion towards one another, men practising shameful vice with <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/vice.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/necessarily.htm"><span class="l">Necessarily (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Romans 1:27 in just the same way--<b>neglecting</b> that for which nature intends<br> women--burned with passion towards one another, men practising shameful vice with <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/necessarily.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/neglects.htm"><span class="l">Neglects (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/neglects.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/neglect.htm"><span class="l">Neglect (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of God. These are the things you ought to have attended to, while not<br><b>neglecting</b> the others. (Root in WEY YLT NAS RSV NIV). Acts <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/neglect.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/neglectest.htm"><span class="l">Neglectest (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/neglectest.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/let.htm"><span class="l">Let (16815 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8. (vt) To permit; to allow; to suffer; -- either affirmatively, by positive<br> act, or negatively, by <b>neglecting</b> to restrain or prevent. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/let.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/indifferent.htm"><span class="l">Indifferent (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and the love of God. These are the things you ought to have attended to,<br> while not <b>neglecting</b> the others. (WEY). Hebrews 2:3 how <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/indifferent.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/intends.htm"><span class="l">Intends (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Romans 1:27 in just the same way--<b>neglecting</b> that for which nature intends<br> women--burned with passion towards one another, men practising shameful vice with <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/intends.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Haggai-nice-houses.html">Is it wrong to live in nice houses (Haggai 1:4)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/five-love-languages.html">What are the five love languages? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/table-of-nations.html">What is the Table of Nations? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/neglecting.htm">Neglecting: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Neglecting (6 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Matthew 23:23</a></span><br />Wo to you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye give tithe of the mint, and the dill, and the cumin, and did neglect the weightier things of the Law -- the judgment, and the kindness, and the faith; these it behoved 'you' to do, and those not to neglect.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/7-8.htm">Mark 7:8</a></span><br />"For you set aside the commandment of God, and hold tightly to the tradition of men-the washing of pitchers and cups, and you do many other such things."<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/11-42.htm">Luke 11:42</a></span><br />"But alas for you Pharisees! for you pay tithes on your mint and rue and every kind of garden vegetable, and are indifferent to justice and the love of God. These are the things you ought to have attended to, while not <span class="boldtext">neglecting</span> the others.<br /><span class="source">(WEY YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/1-27.htm">Romans 1:27</a></span><br />in just the same way--<span class="boldtext">neglecting</span> that for which nature intends women--burned with passion towards one another, men practising shameful vice with men, and receiving in their own selves the reward which necessarily followed their misconduct.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/colossians/2-23.htm">Colossians 2:23</a></span><br />Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and <span class="boldtext">neglecting</span> of the body: not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/10-25.htm">Hebrews 10:25</a></span><br />not <span class="boldtext">neglecting</span>--as some habitually do--to meet together, but encouraging one another, and doing this all the more since you can see the day of Christ approaching.<br /><span class="source">(WEY RSV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/n/neglecting.htm">Neglecting</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/neglecting.htm">Neglecting (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/negligence.htm">Negligence (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/poverty.htm">Poverty (25 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/code.htm">Code (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/ethics.htm">Ethics</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hammurabi.htm">Hammurabi</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/n/neglectest.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Neglectest"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Neglectest" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/n/neglecting_the_needy.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Neglecting the Needy"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Neglecting the Needy" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>