Thematic Bible: They who possess, should
Thematic Bible
Riches » They who possess, should » Devote them to God's service
Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give my personal treasures of gold and silver for the house of my God over and above all that I’ve provided for the holy house:
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And a poor widow came and dropped in two tiny coins worth very little./ 64 of a daily wage, was the smallest Roman coin. Summoning His disciples, He said to them, "I assure you: This poor widow has put in more than all those giving to the temple treasury. For they all gave out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she possessed-all she had to live on."
Riches » They who possess, should » Give of them to the poor
If anyone has this world’s goods and sees his brother in need but closes his eyes to his need—how can God’s love reside in him?
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Riches » They who possess, should » Not trust in them
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy.
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or called fine gold my trust,
Riches » They who possess, should » Esteem it a privilege to be allowed to give
But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and we have given You only what comes from Your own hand.
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Riches » They who possess, should » Ascribe them to God
Riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler of everything. Power and might are in Your hand, and it is in Your hand to make great and to give strength to all.
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Riches » They who possess, should » Not boast of obtaining them
You may say to yourself, ‘My power and my own ability have gained this wealth for me,’
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Riches » They who possess, should » Be liberal in all things
Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,
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Riches » They who possess, should » Not to be high-minded
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy.
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Riches » They who possess, should » Not glory in them
This is what the Lord says:
The wise man must not boast in his wisdom;
the strong man must not boast in his strength;
the wealthy man must not boast in his wealth.
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the strong man must not boast in his strength;
the wealthy man must not boast in his wealth.
Riches » They who possess, should » When converted, rejoice in being humbled
The brother of humble circumstances should boast in his exaltation; but the one who is rich [should boast] in his humiliation, because he will pass away like a flower of the field.
Riches » They who possess, should » Not hoard them up
Riches » They who possess, should » Not set the heart on them
or false hope in robbery.
If wealth increases,
pay no attention to it.