Saying 8

⁵ Keep your lives free from the love of money^(A) and be content with what you have,^(B) because God has said,

⁸ But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.^{(A) 9} Those who want to get rich^(B) fall into temptation and a trap^(C) and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. ¹⁰ For the love of money^(D) is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith^(E) and pierced themselves with many griefs.^(F)

Treasures in Heaven^(A)

¹⁹ “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth,^(B) where moths and vermin destroy,^(C) and where thieves break in and steal.

²⁷ Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures^(A) to eternal life,^(B) which the Son of Man^(C) will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal^(D) of approval.”

¹⁶ Live in harmony with one another.^(A) Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.^[a] Do not be conceited.^(B)