James 2:5
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5 Listen, my beloved brethren: (A)Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be (B)rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom (C)which He promised to those who love Him?
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Matthew 5:3
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3 “Blessed(A) are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 6:20
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The Beatitudes(A)
20 Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said:
(B)“Blessed are you poor,
For yours is the kingdom of God.
Revelation 2:9
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9 “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are (A)rich); and I know the blasphemy of (B)those who say they are Jews and are not, (C)but are a [a]synagogue of Satan.
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1 Corinthians 1:26-28
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Glory Only in the Lord
26 For [a]you see your calling, brethren, (A)that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many [b]noble, are called. 27 But (B)God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; 28 and the [c]base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are,
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- 1 Corinthians 1:26 well-born
- 1 Corinthians 1:28 insignificant or lowly
2 Corinthians 8:9
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9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, (A)that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become (B)rich.
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Luke 12:21
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21 “So is he who lays up treasure for himself, (A)and is not rich toward God.”
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1 Peter 1:4
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4 to an inheritance [a]incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, (A)reserved in heaven for you,
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- 1 Peter 1:4 imperishable
James 1:12
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Loving God Under Trials
12 (A)Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive (B)the crown of life (C)which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
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Hebrews 11:26
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26 esteeming (A)the [a]reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures [b]in Egypt; for he looked to the (B)reward.
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Luke 12:32
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32 “Do not fear, little flock, for (A)it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
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1 Corinthians 2:9
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9 But as it is written:
(A)“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
Matthew 25:34
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34 Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, (A)inherit the kingdom (B)prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
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Revelation 21:7
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7 He who overcomes [a]shall inherit all things, and (A)I will be his God and he shall be My son.
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- Revelation 21:7 M I shall give him these things
James 1:9
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2 Timothy 4:8
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8 Finally, there is laid up for me (A)the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous (B)Judge, will give to me (C)on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.
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2 Corinthians 6:10
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10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many (A)rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
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Revelation 3:18
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18 I counsel you (A)to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and (B)white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.
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1 Timothy 6:18
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18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share,
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Luke 16:25
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25 But Abraham said, ‘Son, (A)remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented.
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Matthew 11:5
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5 (A)The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and (B)the poor have the gospel preached to them.
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Proverbs 8:17-21
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17 (A)I love those who love me,
And (B)those who seek me diligently will find me.
18 (C)Riches and honor are with me,
Enduring riches and righteousness.
19 My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold,
And my revenue than choice silver.
20 I [a]traverse the way of righteousness,
In the midst of the paths of justice,
21 That I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth,
That I may fill their treasuries.
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- Proverbs 8:20 walk about on
1 Samuel 2:30
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30 Therefore the Lord God of Israel says: (A)‘I said indeed that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever.’ But now the Lord says: (B)‘Far be it from Me; for those who honor Me I will honor, and (C)those who despise Me shall be lightly esteemed.
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2 Peter 1:11
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11 for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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2 Timothy 4:18
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18 (A)And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. (B)To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen!
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