Earning Money

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.

The rich ruleth over the poor; And the borrower is servant to the lender.

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

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.

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 →

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.

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

But thou shalt remember Jehovah thy God, for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as at this day.

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

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.

give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again.

Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.

Bring ye the whole tithe into the store-house, that there may be food in my house, and prove me now herewith, saith Jehovah of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

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.

Forit isaswhena man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. — read the full passage →

Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom. — read the full passage →

And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Be not therefore anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? — read the full passage →

Agoodname is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favor rather than silver and gold.

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.

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 →

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it?

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

Honor Jehovah with thy substance, And with the first-fruits of all thine increase:

In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.

Upon the first day of the week let each one of you lay by him in store, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.

Owe no man anything, save to love one another: for he that loveth his neighbor hath fulfilled the law.

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doth not first sit down and count the cost, whether he have wherewith to complete it? — read the full passage →

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

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content. — read the full passage →

In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lipstendethonly to penury.

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

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.

The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.

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

If thou lend money to any of my people with thee that is poor, thou shalt not be to him as a creditor; neither shall ye lay upon him interest.

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

Be not therefore anxious for the morrow: for the morrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Jehovah maketh poor, and maketh rich: He bringeth low, he also lifteth up.

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; But he that hateth bribes shall live.

Better is a little that the righteous hath Than the abundance of many wicked. — read the full passage →

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

But godliness with contentment is great gain: — read the full passage →

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hastyhastethonly to want.

And soldiers also asked him, saying, And we, what must we do? And he said unto them, Extort from no man by violence, neither accuse any one wrongfully; and be content with your wages.

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.

Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

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 →

Honor Jehovah with thy substance, And with the first-fruits of all thine increase: — read the full passage →

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;

He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise: — read the full passage →

Come now, ye rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you. — read the full passage →

Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.

But whoso hath the world’s goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him?

And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends by means of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when it shall fail, they may receive you into the eternal tabernacles.

and the cares of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. — read the full passage →

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? Forrichescertainly make themselves wings, Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

Thou shalt not lend upon interest to thy brother; interest of money, interest of victuals, interest of anything that is lent upon interest.

For no word from God shall be void of power.

But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

Therefore I say unto you, Be not anxious for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than the food, and the body than the raiment?

Let each man do according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint overseers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years. — read the full passage →

Train up a child in the way he should go, And even when he is old he will not depart from it.

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 →

For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; or whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.

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

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

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

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

He that augmenteth his substance by interest and increase, Gathereth it for him that hath pity on the poor.

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, And look well to thy herds:

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 →

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

Jehovah will open unto thee his good treasure the heavens, to give the rain of thy land in its season, and to bless all the work of thy hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.

Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

Give a portion to seven, yea, even unto eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight.

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, Andhe that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.

Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; For he giveth of his bread to the poor.

And Jesus entered into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the money-changers, and the seats of them that sold the doves; — read the full passage →

A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.

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.

Prepare thy work without, And make it ready for thee in the field; And afterwards build thy house.

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.