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Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

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

Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction. — read the full passage →

“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 anything.

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. You aren’t able to serve God and Mammon.”

He said to them, “Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.”

For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.”

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t serve both God and Mammon.

Abstain from every form of evil.

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.”

Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.

A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn’t know that poverty waits for him.

Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy;

But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

For you know how you ought to imitate us. For we didn’t behave ourselves rebelliously among you,

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, — read the full passage →

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you 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.’”

One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.

But you shall remember Yahweh your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as at this day.

As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.

But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.

When they had crucified him, they divided his clothing among them, casting lots,

They all said to each other, “Come, let us cast lots, that we may know who is responsible for this evil that is on us.” So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah.

The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh.

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

But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints;

They drew lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, but he who hates bribes will live.

promising them liberty, while they themselves are bondservants of corruption; for a man is brought into bondage by whoever overcomes him.

To him therefore who knows to do good, and doesn’t do it, to him it is sin.

Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

Sell that which you have, and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don’t grow old, a treasure in the heavens that doesn’t fail, where no thief approaches, neither moth destroys. — read the full passage →

“Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; — read the full passage →

“But you who forsake Yahweh, who forget my holy mountain, who prepare a table for Fortune, and who fill up mixed wine to Destiny;

Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.

The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit; and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.

He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

They put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also called Justus, and Matthias. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

He said, “That which proceeds out of the man, that defiles the man. — read the full passage →

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Or don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, — read the full passage →

A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, “Rise, and measure God’s temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it. — read the full passage →

and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you; — read the full passage →

Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;

In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.