Thematic Bible: They who possess, should
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Riches » They who possess, should » Devote them to God's service
And because this house of God is dear to me, I give my private store of gold and silver to the house of my God, in addition to all I have got ready for the holy house;
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And there came a poor widow, and she put in two little bits of money, which make a farthing. And he made his disciples come to him, and said to them, Truly I say to you, This poor widow has put in more than all those who are putting money into the box: Because they all put in something out of what they had no need for; but she out of her need put in all she had, even all her living.
Riches » They who possess, should » Give of them to the poor
Jesus said to him, If you have a desire to be complete, go, get money for your property, and give it to the poor, and you will have wealth in heaven: and come after me.
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But if a man has this world's goods, and sees that his brother is in need, and keeps his heart shut against his brother, how is it possible for the love of God to be in him?
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Riches » They who possess, should » Not trust in them
Give orders to those who have money and goods in this life, not to be lifted up in their minds, or to put their hope in the uncertain chances of wealth, but in God who gives us in full measure all things for our use;
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If I made gold my hope, or if I ever said to the best gold, I have put my faith in you;
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Riches » They who possess, should » Esteem it a privilege to be allowed to give
But who am I and what is my people, that we have power to give so freely in this way? for all things come from you, and what we have given you is yours.
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Riches » They who possess, should » Ascribe them to God
Wealth and honour come from you, and you are ruler over all, and in your hand is power and strength; it is in your power to make great, and to give strength to all.
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Riches » They who possess, should » Not boast of obtaining them
Say not then, in your hearts, My power and the strength of my hands have got me this wealth.
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Riches » They who possess, should » Be liberal in all things
And to do good, having wealth in good works, being quick to give, taking part with one another;
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Riches » They who possess, should » Not to be high-minded
Give orders to those who have money and goods in this life, not to be lifted up in their minds, or to put their hope in the uncertain chances of wealth, but in God who gives us in full measure all things for our use;
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Riches » They who possess, should » Not glory in them
This is the word of the Lord: Let not the wise man take pride in his wisdom, or the strong man in his strength, or the man of wealth in his wealth:
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Riches » They who possess, should » When converted, rejoice in being humbled
But let the brother of low position be glad that he is lifted up; But the man of wealth, that he is made low; because like the flower of the grass he will come to his end.
Riches » They who possess, should » Not hoard them up
Make no store of wealth for yourselves on earth, where it may be turned to dust by worms and weather, and where thieves may come in by force and take it away.
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Riches » They who possess, should » Not set the heart on them
Have no faith in the rewards of evil-doing, or in profits wrongly made: if your wealth is increased, do not put your hopes on it.
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Riches » They who possess, should » Use them in promoting the salvation of others
And I say to you, Make friends for yourselves through the wealth of this life, so that when it comes to an end, you may be taken into the eternal resting-places.
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