Proverbs 23:4
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4 Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich.
Be wise enough to know when to quit.
Hebrews 13:5
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5 Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said,
“I will never fail you.
I will never abandon you.”[a]
Proverbs 28:20
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20 The trustworthy person will get a rich reward,
but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble.
1 Timothy 6:8-10
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8 So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.
9 But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
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Matthew 6:19
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Teaching about Money and Possessions
19 “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal.
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Proverbs 3:5
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5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
John 6:27
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27 But don’t be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man[a] can give you. For God the Father has given me the seal of his approval.”
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- 6:27 “Son of Man” is a title Jesus used for himself.
Romans 12:16
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16 Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!
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Proverbs 15:27
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27 Greed brings grief to the whole family,
but those who hate bribes will live.
Isaiah 5:21
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21 What sorrow for those who are wise in their own eyes
and think themselves so clever.
Proverbs 26:12
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12 There is more hope for fools
than for people who think they are wise.
Proverbs 3:7
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7 Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.
Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
Romans 11:25
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God’s Mercy Is for Everyone
25 I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters,[a] so that you will not feel proud about yourselves. Some of the people of Israel have hard hearts, but this will last only until the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ.
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- 11:25 Greek brothers.
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