Investing

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 →

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

She considereth a field, and buyeth it; With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

But thisI say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

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 →

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 →

She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable; Her lamp goeth not out by night.

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.

She maketh linen garments and selleth them, And delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

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

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

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

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

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. — read the full passage →

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

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

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;

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

Cast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days. — read the full passage →

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?

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.

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 →

And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was immediately to appear. — read the full passage →

So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy vats shall overflow with new wine.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.

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

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

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

but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth consume, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

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

Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

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

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

But when thou makest a feast, bid the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: — read the full passage →

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

Howbeit there shall be no poor with thee (for Jehovah will surely bless thee in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it),

And when ye shall come into the land, and shall have planted all manner of trees for food, then ye shall count the fruit thereof as their uncircumcision: three years shall they be as uncircumcised unto you; it shall not be eaten. — read the full passage →

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, — read the full passage →

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.

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:

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.

Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.

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

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.

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

Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

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

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;

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

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?

There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want. — read the full passage →

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

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: — read the full passage →

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.

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 proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: — 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.

If any man teacheth a different doctrine, and consenteth not to sound words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;

He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much: and he that is unrighteous in a very little is unrighteous also in much.

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.

Cast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days. — read the full passage →

Thou shalt not bring the hire of a harlot, or the wages of a dog, into the house of Jehovah thy God for any vow: for even both these are an abomination unto Jehovah thy God.

Come now, ye that say, To-day or to-morrow we will go into this city, and spend a year there, and trade, and get gain: — read the full passage →

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

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

This isthe end of the matter; all hath been heard: Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.

the same came unto him by night, and said to him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that thou doest, except God be with him.

But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thy hand; for thou knowest not which shall prosper, whether this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.

Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness: — read the full passage →

Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: — read the full passage →

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

I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your aforepromised bounty, that the same might be ready as a matter of bounty, and not of extortion.

There is a grievous evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept by the owner thereof to his hurt: — read the full passage →

he is puffed up, knowing nothing, but doting about questionings and disputes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shalt meditate thereon day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal:

He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; Buthe that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes; But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.

The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; But the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.

And upon the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul discoursed with them, intending to depart on the morrow; and prolonged his speech until midnight.

And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was immediately to appear.

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

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; But the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

For the foolish, when they took their lamps, took no oil with them:

thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the bankers, and at my coming I should have received back mine own with interest.

He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

So shalt thou find favor and good understanding In the sight of God and man.

When thou art bidden of any man to a marriage feast, sit not down in the chief seat; lest haply a more honorable man than thou be bidden of him,

Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things.

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

John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace, from him who is and who was and who is to come; and from the seven Spirits that are before his throne;

because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel,