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Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: — read the full passage →

Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

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

But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. — read the full passage →

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; — read the full passage →

She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord 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 fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. — read the full passage →

Give a portion to seven, and also to 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.

Without 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 treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

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

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living 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 innocent.

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

But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish 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 thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. — read the full passage →

So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

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

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

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 in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

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

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.

Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: — read the full passage →

But when thou makest a feast, call 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.

Save when there shall be no poor among you; for the Lord shall greatly bless thee in the land which the Lord 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 uncircumcised: three years shall it be as uncircumcised unto you: it shall not be eaten of. — read the full passage →

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

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

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

And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

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

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants 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, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. — read the full passage →

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. — 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 riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. — read the full passage →

The Lord shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants 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 will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;

He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting 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 whore, or the price of a dog, into the house of the Lord thy God for any vow: for even both these are abomination unto the Lord thy God.

Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: — read the full passage →

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles 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 thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: — read the full passage →

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

Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. — read the full passage →

Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.

There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt. — read the full passage →

He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes 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 therein 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 earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

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

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 the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued 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 thought that the kingdom of God should immediately 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 a branch.

They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:

Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;

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

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

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

For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;