Money And Business

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.

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.’”

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.”

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.

“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.

A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight.

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; — read the full passage →

I know how to be humbled, and I know also how to abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need. — read the full passage →

Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?

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.

“As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

If a poor man, one of your brothers, is with you within any of your gates in your land which Yahweh your God gives you, you shall not harden your heart, nor shut your hand from your poor brother; — read the full passage →

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. — read the full passage →

Now to him who works, the reward is not counted as grace, but as something owed. — read the full passage →

Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full.

If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you. — read the full passage →

I am the good shepherd.The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. — read the full passage →

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.”

“Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you.”

Jesus said, “Most certainly I tell you, there is no one who has left house, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or land, for my sake, and for the sake of the Good News, — read the full passage →

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work. — read the full passage →

Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.

For who makes you different? And what do you have that you didn’t receive? But if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?

that your faith wouldn’t stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

“But God said to him, ‘You foolish one, tonight your soul is required of you. The things which you have prepared—whose will they be?’ — read the full passage →

“The King will answer them, ‘Most certainly I tell you, because you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

When evening had come, the lord of the vineyard said to his manager, ‘Call the laborers and pay them their wages, beginning from the last to the first.’ — read the full passage →

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. — read the full passage →

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

God said to Solomon, “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of those who hate you, neither yet have asked long life; but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge my people, over whom I have made you king: — read the full passage →

who fed you in the wilderness with manna, which your fathers didn’t know; that he might humble you, and that he might prove you, to do you good at your latter end: — read the full passage →

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; — read the full passage →

For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God’s service, attending continually on this very thing. — read the full passage →

A certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, one who worshiped God, heard us; whose heart the Lord opened to listen to the things which were spoken by Paul.

He found in the temple those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, and the changers of money sitting. — read the full passage →

Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor. If I have wrongfully exacted anything of anyone, I restore four times as much.” — read the full passage →

He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he blessed and broke the loaves, and he gave to his disciples to set before them, and he divided the two fish among them all. — read the full passage →

Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” — read the full passage →

If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him! — read the full passage →

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. — read the full passage →

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future. — read the full passage →

For the shepherds are become brutish, and have not inquired of Yahweh: therefore they have not prospered, and all their flocks are scattered.

She rises also while it is yet night, gives food to her household, and portions for her servant girls. — read the full passage →

One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.

Don’t you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts. — read the full passage →

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

He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.

There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

Wicked people earn deceitful wages, but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.

He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant.

Remember me, Yahweh, with the favor that you show to your people. Visit me with your salvation, — read the full passage →

He waters the mountains from his rooms. The earth is filled with the fruit of your works. — read the full passage →

Praise Yahweh, my soul, and don’t forget all his benefits; — read the full passage →

Shout for joy to Yahweh, all you lands! — read the full passage →

Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:

Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

How precious is your loving kindness, God! The children of men take refuge under the shadow of your wings. — read the full passage →

Yahweh, who shall dwell in your sanctuary? Who shall live on your holy hill? — read the full passage →

Yahweh turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends. Yahweh gave Job twice as much as he had before. — read the full passage →

She went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, ate many days. — read the full passage →

Therefore keep the words of this covenant and do them, that you may prosper in all that you do.

You shall rejoice in all the good which Yahweh your God has given to you, and to your house, you, and the Levite, and the foreigner who is in your midst. — read the full passage →

There you shall eat before Yahweh your God, and you shall rejoice in all that you put your hand to, you and your households, in which Yahweh your God has blessed you.

He does execute justice for the fatherless and widow, and loves the foreigner, in giving him food and clothing. — read the full passage →

“‘If your brother has become poor, and his hand can’t support himself among you; then you shall uphold him. He shall live with you like an alien and a temporary resident. — read the full passage →

“‘You shall not oppress your neighbor, nor rob him. “‘The wages of a hired servant shall not remain with you all night until the morning.

“‘You shall not steal. “‘You shall not lie. “‘You shall not deceive one another.

“‘When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not wholly reap the corners of your field, neither shall you gather the gleanings of your harvest. — read the full passage →

Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Tell your brothers, ‘Do this. Load your animals, and go, travel to the land of Canaan. — read the full passage →

You know that I have served your father with all of my strength. — read the full passage →

Abraham called the name of that place Yahweh Will Provide. As it is said to this day, “On Yahweh’s mountain, it will be provided.”

Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. — read the full passage →

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.

All who believed were together, and had all things in common. — read the full passage →

He looked up, and saw the rich people who were putting their gifts into the treasury. — read the full passage →

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 called him, and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Give an accounting of your management, for you can no longer be manager.’

He also said to the one who had invited him, “When you make a dinner or a supper, don’t call your friends, nor your brothers, nor your kinsmen, nor rich neighbors, or perhaps they might also return the favor, and pay you back. — read the full passage →

“For it is like a man, going into another country, who called his own servants, and entrusted his goods to them. — read the full passage →

But the Pharisees, when they heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, gathered themselves together. — 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.

“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 →

Thus says Yahweh, Don’t let the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, don’t let the rich man glory in his riches; — read the full passage →

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

He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. — read the full passage →

The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.

Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous. — read the full passage →

Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments. — read the full passage →

It shall happen, if you shall listen diligently to Yahweh your God’s voice, to observe to do all his commandments which I command you this day, that Yahweh your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. — read the full passage →

“‘You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.

constant friction of people of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. Withdraw yourself from such.

Know this for sure, that no sexually immoral person, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and God.

doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil;

The multitude of those who believed were of one heart and soul. Not one of them claimed that anything of the things which he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. — read the full passage →

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