Asking For Money

Give to him who asks you, and don’t turn away him who desires to borrow from you.

Jesus sat down opposite the treasury, and saw how the multitude cast money into the treasury. Many who were rich cast in much. — read the full passage →

Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.

But you shall remember Yahweh your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as at this day.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase:

Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; — read the full passage →

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.

He looked up, and saw the rich people who were putting their gifts into the treasury. — read the full passage →

By this we know love, because he laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. — read the full passage →

he who has not lent on interest, neither has taken any increase, who has withdrawn his hand from iniquity, has executed true justice between man and man, — read the full passage →

On the first day of the week, let each one of you save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Remain in that same house, eating and drinking the things they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Don’t go from house to house.

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise. — read the full passage →

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

“Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you.”

For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.”

for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously.

When he has come, he will convict the world about sin, about righteousness, and about judgment;

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t serve both God and Mammon.

There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.

He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.

Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

He said to them, “Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation.

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

He who loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he who loves abundance, with increase: this also is vanity.

Yahweh’s blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.

Behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” — read the full passage →

Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and test me now in this,” says Yahweh of Armies, “if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough for.

Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me! But you say, ‘How have we robbed you?’ In tithes and offerings.

But Yahweh said to Samuel, “Don’t look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for I see not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.”

“If you lend money to any of my people with you who is poor, you shall not be to him as a creditor; neither shall you charge him interest.

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

He said to them, “Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.”

For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with me.

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”

But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.’”

David the king said to all the assembly, “Solomon my son, whom alone God has chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great; for the palace is not for man, but for Yahweh God.

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. — read the full passage →

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching. — read the full passage →

Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Haven’t I seen Jesus Christ, our Lord? Aren’t you my work in the Lord? — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

“Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; — read the full passage →

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it? — read the full passage →

But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.

Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint. — read the full passage →

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.

if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, — read the full passage →

Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy;

Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia; — read the full passage →

Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

who has withdrawn his hand from the poor, who has not received interest nor increase, has executed my ordinances, has walked in my statutes; he shall not die for the iniquity of his father, he shall surely live.

On the day that Moses had finished setting up the tabernacle, and had anointed it and sanctified it, with all its furniture, and the altar with all its vessels, and had anointed and sanctified them; — read the full passage →

The king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the people, and take the goods for yourself.” — read the full passage →

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.

But don’t forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Test your own selves, whether you are in the faith. Test your own selves. Or don’t you know as to your own selves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified.

For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.

Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing?

so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

But when you do merciful deeds, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand does,

One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

Every man shall give as he is able, according to Yahweh your God’s blessing which he has given you.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it. — read the full passage →

Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia; — read the full passage →

When I came to you, brothers, I didn’t come with excellence of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God. — read the full passage →

For if we live, we live to the Lord. Or if we die, we die to the Lord. If therefore we live or die, we are the Lord’s.

and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herod’s steward; Susanna; and many others; who served them from their possessions.

You ought therefore to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received back my own with interest.

Know well the state of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds:

He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.

A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.

But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and closes his heart of compassion against him, how does the love of God remain in him?

My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counselor with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous. — read the full passage →

Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

Your riches are corrupted and your garments are moth-eaten.

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. — read the full passage →

Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted. — read the full passage →

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cumin, and have left undone the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faith. But you ought to have done these, and not to have left the other undone.

Don’t you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts. — read the full passage →

Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and strangers. — read the full passage →