prosperity doctrine

“Those who are kind reward themselves, but the cruel do themselves harm.” — Proverbs 11:17, NRSV

crop failure

“Sin is a seed that brings a harvest; you’ll reap a heap of trouble with every seed you plant.” — Proverbs 22:8, The Passion Translation

hearing loss

Good advice is often ignored because the hearers need to fail at least once before they become willing to listen.