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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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 →

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

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

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

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

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.

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 →

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

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

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

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

There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.

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

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

Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

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

Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

abstain from every form of evil.

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; But righteousness delivereth from death.

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

But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as becometh saints; — read the full passage →

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

Remove far from me falsehood and lies; Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is needful for me:

knowing that ye were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from your vain manner of life handed down from your fathers;

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

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.

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

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

Here, moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. — read the full passage →

The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor. — read the full passage →

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.

The labor of the righteoustendethto life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.

Neither shalt thou covet thy neighbor’s wife; neither shalt thou desire thy neighbor’s house, his field, or his man-servant, or his maid-servant, his ox, or his ass, or anything that is thy neighbor’s.

And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall set over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season?

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: — read the full passage →

This is the day which Jehovah hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the vainglory of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

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 →

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 →

For no word from God shall be void of power.

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

but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

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

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

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not affrighted, neither be thou dismayed: for Jehovah thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

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 →

redeeming the time, because the days are evil. — read the full passage →

For freedom did Christ set us free: stand fast therefore, and be not entangled again in a yoke of bondage.

Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals.

All things are lawful; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful; but not all things edify. — read the full passage →

nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

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 →

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

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.

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. — read the full passage →

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

Thus saith Jehovah, Where is the bill of your mother’s divorcement, wherewith I have put her away? or which of my creditors is it to whom I have sold you? Behold, for your iniquities were ye sold, and for your transgressions was your mother put away. — 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.

Thou shalt not steal.

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;

Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations; — read the full passage →

For we have not a high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but one that hath been in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. — read the full passage →

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

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;

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 →

I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness; — 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.

If therefore the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

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 →

And bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

But let justice roll down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.

A prudent man seeth the evil, and hideth himself; But the simple pass on, and suffer for it.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; And whosoever erreth thereby is not wise.

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.