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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.

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.

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.

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

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 →

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.

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 →

A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

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 →

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

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

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

according as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;

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;

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

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.

And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. — read the full passage →

I coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel. — read the full passage →

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

abstain from every form of evil.

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.

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

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 →

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

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;

My son, if sinners entice thee, Consent thou not. — 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.

And he found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: — read the full passage →

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

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 whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell securely, And shall be quiet without fear of evil.

And they crucify him, and part his garments among them, casting lots upon them, what each should take.

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

They part my garments among them, And upon my vesture do they cast lots.

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.

An inheritancemay be gotten hastily at the beginning; But the end thereof shall not be blessed.

For yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

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

And Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before Jehovah: and there Joshua divided the land unto the children of Israel according to their divisions.

whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. What is your life? For ye are a vapor that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men; — read the full passage →

And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments among them, casting lots; — read the full passage →

But ye that forsake Jehovah, that forget my holy mountain, that prepare a table for Fortune, and that fill up mingled wine unto Destiny;

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these: fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, — read the full passage →

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

The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

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

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.

no brawler, no striker; but gentle, not contentious, no lover of money;

Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned?

Surely God is good to Israel, Evento such as are pure in heart. — read the full passage →

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

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;

They shall cast their silver in the streets, and their gold shall be as an unclean thing; their silver and their gold shall not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of Jehovah: they shall not satisfy their souls, neither fill their bowels; because it hath been the stumblingblock of their iniquity.

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.

For the rich men thereof are full of violence, and the inhabitants thereof have spoken lies, and their tongue is deceitful in their mouth.

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

Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put it into a bag with holes.

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:

Yea, ye would castlotsupon the fatherless, And make merchandise of your friend.

Put to death therefore your members which are upon the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;

For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken away.

Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness. — read the full passage →

Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Every one that committeth sin is the bondservant of sin.

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

Jehovah, who shall sojourn in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? — read the full passage →

Because thou servedst not Jehovah thy God with joyfulness, and with gladness of heart, by reason of the abundance of all things; — read the full passage →

All things are lawful; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful; but not all things edify.

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 →

These twelve Jesus sent forth, and charged them, saying, Go not into any way of the Gentiles, and enter not into any city of the Samaritans: — read the full passage →

For who can eat, or who can have enjoyment, more than I? — read the full passage →

Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as becometh saints;

Woe to the rebellious children, saith Jehovah, that take counsel, but not of me; and that make a league, but not of my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin, — read the full passage →

In the house of the righteous is much treasure; But in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.

He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, Neither shall their possessions be extended on the earth.

And it came to pass after this, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them some of the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle. — read the full passage →

For the sun ariseth with the scorching wind, and withereth the grass; and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his goings. — read the full passage →

And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not make trial of the Lord thy God. — read the full passage →

and now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are built up; yea, they tempt God, and escape.

Be thou not one of them that strike hands, Orof them that are sureties for debts. — read the full passage →

The foolishness of man subverteth his way; And his heart fretteth against Jehovah. — read the full passage →

but chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise dominion. Daring, self-willed, they tremble not to rail at dignities: — read the full passage →

Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him? — read the full passage →

Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death. — read the full passage →