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Betting
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Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.
Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil: which some reaching after have been led astray from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
But they that are minded to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruction and perdition.
He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance, with increase: this also is vanity.
in hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before times eternal;
Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have whereof to give to him that hath need.
according as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;
In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye 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.
But forget not this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
And he said, That which proceedeth out of the man, that defileth the man.
The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.
For this ye know of a surety, that no fornicator, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
I coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel. — read the full passage →
All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.
And Samson said unto them, Let me now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can declare it unto me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty linen garments and thirty changes of raiment; — read the full passage →
But they that are minded to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruction and perdition. — read the full passage →
And he said unto them, Take heed, and keep yourselves from all covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.
All things are lawful for me; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful for me; but I will not be brought under the power of any.
Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →
Delight thyself also in Jehovah; And he will give thee the desires of thy heart.
No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to 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 one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbor’s.
for which things’ sake cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience:
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.
Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? Forrichescertainly make themselves wings, Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.
The earth is Jehovah’s, and the fulness thereof; The world, and they that dwell therein.
promising them liberty, while they themselves are bondservants of corruption; for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he also brought into bondage.
But ye that forsake Jehovah, that forget my holy mountain, that prepare a table for Fortune, and that fill up mingled wine unto Destiny;
For what doth it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the 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 when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire.
I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, 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.
not looking each of you to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.
nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
Here, moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, 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 unpunished.
Speak unto Aaron, and unto his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them: This is the thing which Jehovah hath commanded, saying,
Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; — read the full passage →
All things are lawful; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful; but not all things edify.
Or 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 men, — read the full passage →
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →
And he said, That which proceedeth out of the man, that defileth the man. — read the full passage →
And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments among them, casting lots;
The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith Jehovah 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 sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor. — read the full passage →
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.
Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:
Jehovah 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 hands, even as we charged you;
For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye abstain from fornication;
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these: fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.
For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
For neither was there among them any 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 they sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all, according as any man had need.
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal: — read the full passage →
As the partridge that sitteth on eggs which she hath not laid, so is he that getteth riches, and not by right; in the midst of his days they shall leave him, and at his end he shall be a fool.
But ye that forsake Jehovah, that forget my holy mountain, that prepare a table for Fortune, and that fill up mingled wine unto Destiny; — 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 gain, Andhe that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.
He becometh poor that worketh 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 securely, And shall be quiet without fear of evil.
Now faith is assurance ofthingshoped for, a conviction of things not seen.
For yourselves know how ye ought to imitate 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 hands, even as we charged you; — read the full passage →
And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Wherefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.
Or 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 men,
Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.
They said therefore one to another, 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 garments among them, And upon my vesture did they cast lots.
These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Sell that which ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief draweth near, neither moth destroyeth. — read the full passage →
And they crucify him, and part his garments among them, casting lots upon them, what each should take.
But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. — read the full passage →
He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God?
For, behold, the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, doth take away from Jerusalem and from Judah stay and 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.
Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.
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