Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

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Bible References

Labour

Proverbs 28:20
A faithful person will have an abundance of blessings, but the one who hastens to gain riches will not go unpunished.
John 6:27
Do not work for the food that disappears, but for the food that remains to eternal life -- the food which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has put his seal of approval on him."
1 Timothy 6:8
But if we have food and shelter, we will be satisfied with that.

Cease

Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.
Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Isaiah 5:21
Those who think they are wise are as good as dead, those who think they possess understanding.
Romans 11:25
For I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be conceited: A partial hardening has happened to Israel until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.
Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.

General references

Genesis 34:23
If we do so, won't their livestock, their property, and all their animals become ours? So let's consent to their demand, so they will live among us."
Ezekiel 28:4
By your wisdom and understanding you have gained wealth for yourself; you have amassed gold and silver in your treasuries.

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