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Betting
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Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.
In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man.
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.
For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel. — read the full passage →
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments: — read the full passage →
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. — read the full passage →
And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →
Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.
For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.
But ye are they that forsake the Lord, that forget my holy mountain, that prepare a table for that troop, and that furnish the drink offering unto that number.
For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: — read the full passage →
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, — read the full passage →
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
Speak unto Aaron, and unto his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them; This is the thing which the Lord hath commanded, saying,
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; — read the full passage →
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, — read the full passage →
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →
And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. — read the full passage →
And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.
The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts.
And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this evil is upon us. So they cast lots, and the lot fell upon Jonah.
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. — read the full passage →
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →
And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: — read the full passage →
As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.
But ye are they that forsake the Lord, that forget my holy mountain, that prepare a table for that troop, and that furnish the drink offering unto that number. — read the full passage →
The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. — read the full passage →
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;
And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; — read the full passage →
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. — read the full passage →
And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. — read the full passage →
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
For, behold, the Lord, the Lord of hosts, doth take away from Jerusalem and from Judah the stay and the staff, the whole stay of bread, and the whole stay of water, — read the full passage →
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
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