Sharing Wealth

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?

And the multitudes asked him, saying, What then must we do? — 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.

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

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 →

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

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 →

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

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.

Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: — read the full passage →

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.

But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, — read the full passage →

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.

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

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.

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 →

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.

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

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

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.

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. — read the full passage →

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

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.

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

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

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 →

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

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.

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

communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.

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.

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

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

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;

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.

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

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:

And he answered and said unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath food, let him do likewise.

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

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

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

If a brother or sister be naked and in lack of daily food, — read the full passage →

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. — read the full passage →

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

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

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

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

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

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

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?

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

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

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:

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 the Son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost. — read the full passage →

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

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

But let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

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.

having a field, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

For no word from God shall be void of power.

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

He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.

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

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

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

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

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

Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, When it is in the power of thy hand to do it.

Thou shalt surely give him, and thy heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him; because that for this thing Jehovah thy God will bless thee in all thy work, and in all that thou puttest thy hand unto. — read the full passage →

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

casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.

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

and being made free from sin, ye became servants of righteousness.

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.

Give to every one that asketh thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

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

Rob not the poor, because he is poor; Neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: — 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.

for God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the love which ye showed toward his name, in that ye ministered unto the saints, and still do minister.

But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

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

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

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

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

But godliness with contentment is great gain: — 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.

And he that supplieth seed to the sower and bread for food, shall supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness:

For of his fulness we all received, and grace for grace. — 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. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Behold the birds of the heaven, that they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; and your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are not ye of much more value than they?