Spending Money

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

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.

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.

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

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;

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.

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

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

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

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 →

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

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.

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

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 →

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

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.

Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.

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

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

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?

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

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 →

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

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

Poverty and shameshall be tohim that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.

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

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

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

But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

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

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

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 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.

Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may spend it in your pleasures.

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.

When goods increase, they are increased that eat them; and what advantage is there to the owner thereof, save the beholding of them with his eyes?

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

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

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.

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? — read the full passage →

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

then this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God’s house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.

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

I know how to be abased, and I know also how to abound: in everything and in all things have I learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in want.

Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?

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

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

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.

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

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

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

For no word from God shall be void of power.

But thisI say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. — read the full passage →

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 →

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

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.

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

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

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:

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.

Forit isaswhena man, going into another country, called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. — 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.

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

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.

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

Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.

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

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

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.

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

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

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 →

But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

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?

Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

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

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;

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

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

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.

A man’s heart deviseth his way; But Jehovah directeth his steps.

Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: — read the full passage →

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

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

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 →

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?

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

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.

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, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? — read the full passage →