Thematic Bible: They who possess, should
Thematic Bible
Riches » They who possess, should » Devote them to God's service
and there came a certain poor widow, who threw in two mites, to the value of a farthing. upon which he call'd to his disciples, and said to them, I declare unto you, that this poor widow has given more than any of those, who have given to the treasury. for all the rest contributed out of their superfluous substance; but she has contributed what she wanted for her bare subsistence.
Riches » They who possess, should » Give of them to the poor
Jesus said, if thou wilt be perfect, go sell your estate, give the value to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: then come and follow me.
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he that possesses the enjoyments of life, and seeing his brother in want, has no compassion for him, how can he be said to have any divine love?
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Riches » They who possess, should » Not trust in them
Charge those that are rich in this world, not to be elated, not to depend upon their perishable wealth, but upon the God of life, who furnishes us with every thing in plenty for our enjoyment;
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Riches » They who possess, should » Esteem it a privilege to be allowed to give
Riches » They who possess, should » Ascribe them to God
Riches » They who possess, should » Not boast of obtaining them
Riches » They who possess, should » Be liberal in all things
to be beneficent, to be rich in good works, to be liberal to the common fund,
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Riches » They who possess, should » Not to be high-minded
Charge those that are rich in this world, not to be elated, not to depend upon their perishable wealth, but upon the God of life, who furnishes us with every thing in plenty for our enjoyment;
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Riches » They who possess, should » Not glory in them
Riches » They who possess, should » When converted, rejoice in being humbled
Let him that is poor triumph in the advantages of being a christian. let the rich be humbled by his instability: for he is as transitory as a flower in the field.
Riches » They who possess, should » Not hoard them up
Lay not up for your selves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal.
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Riches » They who possess, should » Not set the heart on them
Riches » They who possess, should » Use them in promoting the salvation of others
I advise you in like manner to lay out your fallacious treasure in acts of charity, that when you die, they may secure to you everlasting habitations.
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