Luke 16:9

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Summary

And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.

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Luke 16:11

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General references

Mark 4:25

Bible References

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Only give away what is in them in charity, and at once you have the whole clean.

And then you will be happy indeed, since they cannot recompense you; for you shall be recompensed at the resurrection of the good."

Do not store up treasures for yourselves on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

"If you wish to be perfect," answered Jesus, "go and sell your property, and give to the poor, and you shall have wealth in Heaven; then come and follow me."

For, when I was hungry, you gave me food; when I was thirsty, you gave me drink; when I was a stranger, you took me to your homes;

Cornelius fixed his eyes on him and, in great alarm, said: "What is it, Lord?" "Your prayers and your charities," the angel answered, "have been an acceptable offering to God.

For the rendering of a public service such as this, not only relieves the needs of your fellow-Christians, but also results in the offering to God of many a thanksgiving.

Urge upon those who are wealthy in this life not to pride themselves, or fix their hopes, on so uncertain a thing as wealth, but on God, who gives us a wealth of enjoyment on every side.

May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus; for he often cheered me and was not ashamed of my chains.

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So, if you have proved untrustworthy with the 'dishonest money,' who will trust you with the true?

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The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us, in measure transcending thought, a weight of imperishable glory;

For we know that if our tent--that earthly body which is now our home--is taken down, we have a house of God's building, a home not made by hands, imperishable, in Heaven.

Urge upon them to show kindness, to exhibit a wealth of good actions, to be open-handed and generous,

and keep within the love of God, while waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, to bring you to Immortal Life.

General references

For, to those who have, more will be given; while, from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away."