Thematic Bible: They who possess, should
Thematic Bible
Riches » They who possess, should » Devote them to God's service
Moreover, in my delight in the house of my God, the treasure I have of gold and silver, I give to the house of my God, over and above all that I have already provided for the holy temple,
A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount to a cent. Calling His disciples to Him, He said to them, "Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the contributors to the treasury; for they all put in out of their surplus, but she, out of her poverty, put in all she owned, all she had to live on."
Riches » They who possess, should » Give of them to the poor
Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”
Verse Concepts
Giving, Of PossessionsFollowing Jesus ChristCommitment, to Jesus Christethics, socialChristlikenessGenerosity, Humandiscipleship, nature ofChallengesBeggarsAlms, Good DeedsHeaven, Inheritance OfInvitationsPoverty, Attitudes TowardsPoverty, Remedies ForReligionRestitutionReward, For God's PeopleRich, TheSelf Denial
But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?
Riches » They who possess, should » Not trust in them
Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.
Verse Concepts
Giving, Of OneselfAffluenceFalse ConfidenceCommitment, to the worldGenerosity, God'sGuardiansHappinessFalse HopesHope, In GodHope, Nature OfInsecurityPerils Of LuxuryMoney, Attitudes ToOptimismPeace, Divine In NtPleasurePresent, TheRich, TheRiches, Believers AttitudesRiches, Dangers OfRiches, Nature Of
And called fine gold my trust,
Riches » They who possess, should » Esteem it a privilege to be allowed to give
“But who am I and who are my people that we should be able to offer as generously as this? For all things come from You, and from Your hand we have given You.
Riches » They who possess, should » Ascribe them to God
Riches » They who possess, should » Not boast of obtaining them
Otherwise, you may say in your heart, ‘My power and the strength of my hand made me this wealth.’
Riches » They who possess, should » Be liberal in all things
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,
Riches » They who possess, should » Not to be high-minded
Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.
Verse Concepts
Giving, Of OneselfAffluenceFalse ConfidenceCommitment, to the worldGenerosity, God'sGuardiansHappinessFalse HopesHope, In GodHope, Nature OfInsecurityPerils Of LuxuryMoney, Attitudes ToOptimismPeace, Divine In NtPleasurePresent, TheRich, TheRiches, Believers AttitudesRiches, Dangers OfRiches, Nature Of
Riches » They who possess, should » Not glory in them
Thus says the Lord, “Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches;
Riches » They who possess, should » When converted, rejoice in being humbled
But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position; and the rich man is to glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away.
Riches » They who possess, should » Not hoard them up
Riches » They who possess, should » Not set the heart on them
And do not
If riches increase,