The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from King James Bible: JOB 31:15 Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one
fashion us in the womb?
JOB 31:16 If I have withheld the poor from their desire, or have caused
the eyes of the widow to fail;
JOB 31:17 Or have eaten my morsel myself alone, and the fatherless hath
not eaten thereof;
JOB 31:18 (For from my youth he was brought up with me, as with a
father, and I have guided her from my mother's womb;)
JOB 31:19 If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor
without covering;
JOB 31:20 If his loins have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed
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The second excerpt represents the element of Fire. It speaks of emotional influences and base passions, and is drawn from King James Bible: but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
ROM 12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in
the sight of all men.
ROM 12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably
with all men.
ROM 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place
unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith
the Lord.
ROM 12:20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give
him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
ROM 12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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The third excerpt represents the element of Water. It speaks of pure spiritual influences and feelings of love, and is drawn from King James Bible: establish a royal statute, and to make a firm decree, that whosoever
shall ask a petition of any God or man for thirty days, save of thee, O
king, he shall be cast into the den of lions.
DAN 6:8 Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that
it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which
altereth not.
DAN 6:9 Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree.
DAN 6:10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into
his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem,
he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks
before his God, as he did aforetime.
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The fourth excerpt represents the element of Earth. It speaks of physical influences and the impact of the unseen on the visible world, and is drawn from King James Bible: the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the
cross, and follow me.
MAR 10:22 And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he
had great possessions.
MAR 10:23 And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples,
How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
MAR 10:24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus
answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them
that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
MAR 10:25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle,
than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
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