Material Wealth

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 →

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.

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.

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.

for we brought nothing into the world, for neither can we carry anything out; — read the full passage →

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

It is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

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.

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 →

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.

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 he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessedare ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

Therefore I say unto you, Be not anxious for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than the food, and the body than the raiment? — read the full passage →

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

For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?

Trust not in oppression, And become not vain in robbery: If riches increase, set not your heart thereon.

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 →

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

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.

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.

Agoodname is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favor rather than silver and gold.

and the cares of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

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

For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might become rich.

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

Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.

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

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

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

The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? Forrichescertainly make themselves wings, Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.

Because thou sayest, I am rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art the wretched one and miserable and poor and blind and naked:

Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

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.

And he that was sown among the thorns, this is he that heareth the word; and the care of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

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

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

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

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

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 Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.

The earth is Jehovah’s, and the fulness thereof; The world, and they that dwell therein.

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?

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

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

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

Jesus said unto him, If thou wouldest be perfect, go, sell that which thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. — read the full passage →

Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day: — read the full passage →

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

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

And that which fell among the thorns, these are they that have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.

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

The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

Honor Jehovah with thy substance, And with the first-fruits of all thine increase:

But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate: — read the full passage →

The reward of humility and the fear of Jehovah Isriches, and honor, and life.

There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

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

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

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

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

But godliness with contentment is great gain:

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:

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 →

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?

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 →

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

The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith Jehovah of hosts.

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.

And seek not ye what ye shall eat, and what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. — read the full passage →

Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest; that thine ox and thine ass may have rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the sojourner, may be refreshed.

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;

while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

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

If they hearken and serve him, They shall spend their days in prosperity, And their years in pleasures.

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

And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches, And knoweth not that want shall come upon him.

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

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.

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

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 →

Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God.

The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.

When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.

For Jehovah thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, flowing forth in valleys and hills; — read the full passage →

for in him were all things created, in the heavens and upon the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and unto him;

There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him: — read the full passage →