Wealth

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.

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 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.

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 →

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

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.

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

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 →

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

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

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

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 →

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

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

Be not therefore anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? — 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.

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

Riches and honor are with me; Yea, durable wealth and righteousness.

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

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.

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

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:

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.

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! — read the full passage →

Wealth and riches are in his house; And his righteousness endureth for ever.

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.

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

Let as many as are servants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine be not blasphemed. — read the full passage →

Commit thy works unto Jehovah, And thy purposes shall be established.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shalt meditate thereon day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

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

And Jehovah will make thee plenteous for good, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which Jehovah sware unto thy fathers to give thee.

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

Blessed is every one that feareth Jehovah, That walketh in his ways. — 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 →

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

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers: — read the full passage →

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

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

But thisI say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

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

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

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

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

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

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

accounting the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he looked unto the recompense of reward.

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.

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.

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse inhisways, though he be rich.

He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, He lifteth up the needy from the dunghill, To make them sit with princes, And inherit the throne of glory: For the pillars of the earth are Jehovah’s, And he hath set the world upon them.

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.

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

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

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.

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.

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, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or mother, or father, or children, or lands, for my sake, and for the gospel’s sake, — read the full passage →

and lest thou say in thy heart, My power and the might of my hand hath gotten me this wealth. — read the full passage →

accounting the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he looked unto the recompense of reward. — 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.

And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy good in all his labor, is the gift of God.

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

and he stood upon the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads, and on his horns ten diadems, and upon his heads names of blasphemy. — read the full passage →

But he that looketh into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and so continueth, being not a hearer that forgetteth but a doer that worketh, this man shall be blessed in his doing.

The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, And lifteth up the needy from the dunghill; — read the full passage →

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

Delight thyself also in Jehovah; And he will give thee the desires of thy heart.

Fret not thyself because of evil-doers, Neither be thou envious against them that work unrighteousness. — read the full passage →

Therefore Jehovah established the kingdom in his hand; and all Judah brought to Jehoshaphat tribute; and he had riches and honor in abundance.

In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee. — read the full passage →

And Jehovah was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. — read the full passage →

And I saw, and behold, a white horse, and he that sat thereon had a bow; and there was given unto him a crown: and he came forth conquering, and to conquer. — read the full passage →

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;

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 →