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Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.
Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.
A stingy man hastens after wealth and does not know that poverty will come upon him.
A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.
The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender.
The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.
In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty.
One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce;
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
One who is taught the word must share all good things with the one who teaches.
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”—
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. As it is written, “He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.” He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. ...
The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia,
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said, “I will make my dwelling among them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore go out from their midst, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch no unclean thing; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.”
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”
And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. And he called his disciples to him and said to them, “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
“Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?
Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profit gathers it for him who is generous to the poor.
When your eyes light on it, it is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven.
Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist.
Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.
Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.
Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.
Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.
One who lacks sense gives a pledge and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor.
Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife.
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.
Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.
The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.
Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.
Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.
The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.
Then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.
And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry.
Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.
Choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.
For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,
As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.
Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment,
But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone's bread without paying for it, but with toil and labor we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you. It was not because we do not have that right, but to give you in ourselves an example to imitate. For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. ...
Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.
For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality;
Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man,
Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!”
Here for the third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not be a burden, for I seek not what is yours but you. For children are not obligated to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.
But as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you—see that you excel in this act of grace also.
For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord,
We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord,
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.
Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord?
But whoever has doubts is condemned if he eats, because the eating is not from faith. For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin.
So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh,
For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace.
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, and with his wife's knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.” When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and breathed his last. And great fear came upon all who heard of it. ...
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’
And if you have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own?
If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches?
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
And he told them a parable, saying, “The land of a rich man produced plentifully, and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’ And he said, ‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.’ But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ ...
Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay.
“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.’”
And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Shealtiel, and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,
Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, ‘How have we robbed you?’ In your tithes and contributions. You are cursed with a curse, for you are robbing me, the whole nation of you. Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.
Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, ‘How have we robbed you?’ In your tithes and contributions.
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.
“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David.
The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. It shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be lifted up above the hills; and all the nations shall flow to it, and many peoples shall come, and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. He shall judge between the nations, and shall decide disputes for many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore. O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the Lord. ...
She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
Four things on earth are small, but they are exceedingly wise: the ants are a people not strong, yet they provide their food in the summer;
A slave when he becomes king, and a fool when he is filled with food;
The leech has two daughters: Give and Give. Three things are never satisfied; four never say, “Enough”:
Two things I ask of you; deny them not to me before I die: Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the Lord?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God.
He who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
Whoever robs his father or his mother and says, “That is no transgression,” is a companion to a man who destroys.
A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out.
Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds, for riches do not last forever; and does a crown endure to all generations?
Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
Take a man's garment when he has put up security for a stranger, and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for an adulteress.
The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.
Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, a curse that is causeless does not alight.
It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one's own glory.
Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, and after that build your house.
For disaster will arise suddenly from them, and who knows the ruin that will come from them both?
My son, fear the Lord and the king, and do not join with those who do otherwise,
Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles,
For by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory.
Be not among drunkards or among gluttonous eaters of meat,
Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
If you have nothing with which to pay, why should your bed be taken from under you?
Be not one of those who give pledges, who put up security for debts.
Do not rob the poor, because he is poor, or crush the afflicted at the gate,
Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.
The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.
The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
One who wanders from the way of good sense will rest in the assembly of the dead.
A gift in secret averts anger, and a concealed bribe, strong wrath.
Unequal weights are an abomination to the Lord, and false scales are not good.
An inheritance gained hastily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.
Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.
Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.
Take a man's garment when he has put up security for a stranger, and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for foreigners.
“Bad, bad,” says the buyer, but when he goes away, then he boasts.
Unequal weights and unequal measures are both alike an abomination to the Lord.
Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.
House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.
Many seek the favor of a generous man, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
The wicked accepts a bribe in secret to pervert the ways of justice.
If anyone returns evil for good, evil will not depart from his house.
An evil man seeks only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers.
Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
A worker's appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on.
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
A just balance and scales are the Lord's; all the weights in the bag are his work.
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.