Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.

General references

Bible References

Labour

Proverbs 28:20
The faithful man will prosper with blessings, but whoever is in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment.
John 6:27
Do not work for food that perishes but for food that lasts for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set his seal on him."
1 Timothy 6:8
With food to eat and clothes to wear; content we are in everything.

Cease

Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not depend on your own understanding.
Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man who is wise in his own opinion? There's more hope for a fool than for him.
Isaiah 5:21
"How terrible it will be for those who are wise in their own opinion, and clever in their own reckoning!
Romans 11:25
For I want to let you know about this secret, brothers, so that you will not claim to be wiser than you are: Stubbornness has come to part of Israel until the full number of the gentiles comes to faith.
Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with each other. Do not be arrogant, but associate with humble people. Do not think that you are wiser than you really are.

General references

Genesis 34:23
Shouldn't all their cattle, acquisitions, and animals belong to us? So, let's give our consent to them, and then they'll live with us."
Ezekiel 28:4
Your wisdom and understanding brought you phenomenal wealth. You've brought gold and silver into your treasuries.

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