Money

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 →

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

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 →

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

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

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

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?

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.

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

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

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;

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

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.

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.

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

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

Better is a little that the righteous hath Than the abundance of many wicked. — read the full passage →

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

If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

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

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

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 →

If thou lend money to any of my people with thee that is poor, thou shalt not be to him as a creditor; neither shall ye lay upon him interest.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 →

Come now, ye rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you. — read the full passage →

Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

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.

For wisdom is a defence, even as money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom preserveth the life of him that hath it.

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.

But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.

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.

Behold, that which I have seen to be good and to be comely is for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy good in all his labor, wherein he laboreth under the sun, all the days of his life which God hath given him: for this is his portion. — read the full passage →

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:

Be not therefore anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? — 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 rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.

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

And soldiers also asked him, saying, And we, what must we do? And he said unto them, Extort from no man by violence, neither accuse any one wrongfully; and be content with your wages.

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

Jehovah maketh poor, and maketh rich: He bringeth low, he also lifteth up.

And he sat down over against the treasury, and beheld how the multitude cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. — read the full passage →

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.

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

But Peter said unto him, Thy silver perish with thee, because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money.

Tend the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, according to the will of God; nor yet for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches.

And the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all these things; and they scoffed at him.

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

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

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.

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 →

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

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

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

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

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

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

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

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

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

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

every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of Jehovah thy God which he hath given thee.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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 →

And all that believed were together, and had all things common; — read the full passage →

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 →

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

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 →

Be not therefore anxious for the morrow: for the morrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

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

And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and soul: and not oneof themsaid that aught of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. — read the full passage →

And he looked up, and saw the rich men that were casting their gifts into the treasury. — read the full passage →

The rich and the poor meet together: Jehovah is the maker of them all.

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?

In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lipstendethonly to penury.

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.

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but let them serve them the rather, because they that partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. These things teach and exhort.

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.

Thou shalt not oppress thy neighbor, nor rob him: the wages of a hired servant shall not abide with thee all night until the morning.

whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

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

So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; It taketh away the life of the owners thereof.