Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
Labour
General references
Bible References
Labour
Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man will have many blessings,
but one in a hurry to get rich
will not go unpunished.
but one in a hurry to get rich
will not go unpunished.
John 6:27 Don’t work for the food that perishes but for the food that lasts for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal of approval on Him.”
1 Timothy 6:8 But if we have food and clothing,
we will be content with these.
we will be content with these.
Cease
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own understanding;
and do not rely on your own understanding;
Proverbs 26:12 Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Isaiah 5:21 Woe to those who are wise in their own opinion
and clever in their own sight.
and clever in their own sight.
Romans 11:25
So that you will not be conceited, brothers, I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery: A partial hardening has come to Israel until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.
Romans 12:16
Be in agreement with one another. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation.
General references
Genesis 34:23
Won’t their livestock, their possessions, and all their animals become ours? Only let us agree with them, and they will live with us.”
Ezekiel 28:4 By your wisdom and understanding
you have acquired wealth for yourself.
You have acquired gold and silver
for your treasuries.
you have acquired wealth for yourself.
You have acquired gold and silver
for your treasuries.