2,350 VERSES CoNTENTS...Deuteronomy 2:7 Deuteronomy 8:15-16 Nehemiah 9:15 Nehemiah 9:21 2 . During Sabbatical year Leviticus 25:20-22 3 . Feeding the multitude Matthew 14:15-21 Matthew

101 2,350 VERSES ON MONEy

2,350 VERSES CoNTENTS

God’s part01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

our part02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Debt03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Counsel04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Honesty05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Giving 06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

work07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Saving and investing08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Children09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Budgeting10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Contentment11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Coveting12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Evil uses of money13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Greed14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Idolatry15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Partiality16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Taxes/tribute17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Poor18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Riches19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Miscellaneous20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143


GoD’S PART

God owns everythingi .

God owns everything on eartha .

Genesis 14:19Genesis 14:22Exodus 9:29Exodus 19:5Deuteronomy 10:141 Chronicles 29:11,14-16Job 41:11Psalm 24:1Psalm 50:12Psalm 82:8Psalm 89:11Psalm 95:4-5Psalm 104:241 Corinthians 10:26

1 . Parable illustrating God’s ownershipMatthew 25:14-28

2 . Lord holds all things togetherHebrews 1:3Colossians 1:17

Specific possessions God ownsb .

1 . LandLeviticus 25:23

2 . Gold and silverEzekiel 16:17Haggai 2:8

3 . AnimalsPsalm 50:10-11

God controls every ii . event

Lord controls all events on Eartha .

1 Chronicles 29:11-12 Psalm 135:6Proverbs 16:33 Proverbs 20:24Daniel 2:20-21

Lord allows difficult circumstances »to occurJob 42:11Isaiah 45:6-7Lamentations 3:37-38 Amos 3:6

Lord uses every circumstances for »a good purpose in the life of the godlyRomans 8:28

Example of Lord allowing difficult »circumstances for ultimate goodGenesis 45:5-9

A carnal person’s perspective of »the control of eventsEcclesiastes 9:11

Specific events and items Lord b . controls

1 . Lord directs people’s heartsProverbs 21:1

Lord can give godly people favour »with othersGenesis 39:21Ezra 6:22Nehemiah 2:8, 18

Example of Israelites plundering »EgyptiansExodus 3:21-22 Exodus 12:35-36

Lord makes some people obstinate »Exodus 14:4Deuteronomy 2:30

2 . Lord controls the coveting of the heartExodus 34:23-24

Lord controls the nations »Acts 17:262 Chronicles 25:7-9Isaiah 10:5-6

5. 2,350 verses on money, wealth and possessions


God providesiii .

Everything comes from the Lorda .

1 Chronicles 29:14Romans 11:36

1 . A location called the ‘Lord will provide’Genesis 22:14

2 . Lord gives food to allPsalm 136:25Psalm 145:15-16

Examples of Lord providingb .

1 . In wildernessDeuteronomy 2:7 Deuteronomy 8:15-16Nehemiah 9:15 Nehemiah 9:21

2 . During Sabbatical yearLeviticus 25:20-22

3 . Feeding the multitudeMatthew 14:15-21 Matthew 15:32-38Matthew 16:8-10Mark 6:35-44Mark 8:1-9Mark 8:18-20Luke 9:12-17John 6:5-13

4 . At the sea shoreJohn 21:2-11

Lord provides for those who seek c . and obey Him

Psalm 33:18-19 Psalm 34:9-10Psalm 81:13,16 Proverbs 10:3Philippians 4:19 Matthew 6:33 Luke 12:30-31

We can be content and anxiety d . free because He is our provider

(See the Contentment Scriptures)

God gives riches and iv . material possessions

Everything comes from the Lorda .

1 Chronicles 29:14Romans 11:361 Timothy 6:17

Lord gives riches and material b . possessions

1 Chronicles 29:12,14-16 Ecclesiastes 5:19Ecclesiastes 6:1-2Jeremiah 27:5

1 . Examples of Lord giving riches and possessionsLord gave children of Israel the »promised landGenesis 35:12Exodus 6:8Leviticus 25:38Deuteronomy 6:10-12 Deuteronomy 8:7-10 Deuteronomy 26:1-3 Joshua 24:13Nehemiah 9:15Nehemiah 9:36Jeremiah 7:5-7

Other examples »Genesis 24:35Genesis 26:12-14Deuteronomy 30:51 Samuel 18:14-152 Samuel 6:122 Chronicles 1:11-122 Chronicles 25:6-9 Job 1:9-10Job 42:10,12Psalm 105:37Isaiah 45:3Jeremiah 27:5-7


Ezekiel 16:13,14,17-19 Ezekiel 29:18-19Hosea 2:8

Abraham did not want to give »another person credit for his becoming richGenesis 14:22-23

2 . Lord sometimes gives riches after testing and humblingDeuteronomy 8:15-18 Psalm 66:10-12

3 . Lord gives possessions to His children even in their sleepPsalm 127:2

4 . When Lord gives riches, it is a blessingProverbs 10:22

5 . Lord giving possessions conditioned upon obedience(See Our part Scriptures)

6 . Lord gives us precisely enough2 Samuel 12:7-8

According to our ability to handle »possessionsMatthew 25:14-15

Lord causes prosperityc .

Genesis 32:9Genesis 32:12Genesis 39:2-3Genesis 39:21-23

1 . Prosperity conditioned upon obedience and seeking the Lord(See Our Part Scriptures)

2 . Prayers for Lord to bless financiallyPsalm 115:14Psalm 118:253 John 2

Lord gives and takes away d . possessions

Job 1:21-22Job 2:9-10

1 . Lord makes rich and poor1 Samuel 2:7Ecclesiastes 7:14

2 . Lord takes away or withholds possessions when unfaithful, disobedient, or not seeking the Lord (See Our Part Scriptures)

Lord is merciful and will provide a »means of restorationJudges 2:13-16Jeremiah 29:14Jeremiah 32:44Jeremiah 33:7, 11, 26Jeremiah 48:47Jeremiah 49:6Joel 3:1-2Zephaniah 2:7Zephaniah 3:20Zechariah 8:10-12

3 . Lord takes away wealth of ungodly people and nationsProverbs 15:25Ezekiel 26:12, 14Zechariah 9:3-4Zechariah 14:1-2

4 . Lord sometimes transfers wealth from ungodly to godlyGenesis 31:6-7, 9Genesis 31:14-16

Lord protects our possessionse .

Job 1:9-10Genesis 31:42

GoD’S PART CoNTINUED


Lord gave people i . authority over the earthGenesis 1:28Psalm 8:6Psalm 115:16Hebrews 2:6-8

Parable illustrating Lord giving a . people authority over His possessions

Matthew 25:14

Our position is that ii . of a steward

Examples of stewardsa .

Genesis 24:2Genesis 39:4-6Genesis 39:7-91 Corinthians 9:17

Stewards iii . have certain responsibilities

Recognise Lord as owner a . of possessions and transfer ownership to Him

1 . Must give ownership of possessions to Lord to be a discipleLuke 14:33

2 . Leaving everything to follow Lord results in blessingsMatthew 19:27-29Mark 10:28-30Luke 18:28-30

3 . Examples of leaving everything to follow LordMark 1:20Luke 5:11Luke 5:27-28

4 . Parable illustrating leaving everything to follow LordMatthew 13:44-46

Be faithfulb .

1 Corinthians 4:2

1 . Blessings of faithfulnessProverbs 28:20Matthew 24:44-46

Blessed with more intimate »fellowship with the LordMatthew 25:21

Blessed with more responsibility »Matthew 25:20-23Luke 12:42-44Luke 19:12-26

2 . Cursed for unfaithfulnessMatthew 24:48-51Matthew 25:14-30Luke 12:45-47Luke 19:12-26

Example of unfaithful steward »Luke 16:1-8

Be obedient/seek the Lordc .

1 . Blessings of obedience/seeking the LordDeuteronomy 7:12-13 Deuteronomy 15:4-6 Deuteronomy 28:1-14Deuteronomy 29:9Deuteronomy 30:9-10Deuteronomy 30:15-16 Joshua 1:81 Kings 2:3 1 Chronicles 22:12-13 1 Chronicles 28:8 Psalm 37:4Psalm 128:1-2

Examples of obedience and »blessing2 Kings 18:6-72 Chronicles 14:72 Chronicles 26:52 Chronicles 31:20-21Isaiah 30:22-23

oUR PART


2 . Curse of disobedience/not seeking the LordDeuteronomy 28:15-18, 33 Deuteronomy 28:45-48, 63Deuteronomy 30:15-18 Ezra 7:26

Example of disobedience and »cursingJudges 2:13-142 Chronicles 21:12-14,16,172 Chronicles 24:20Nehemiah 9:33-36Jeremiah 10:21Ezekiel 16:17-19, 39Haggai 1:4-11Haggai 2:15-17

Trust in the Lord, not ourselves or d . possessions

1 . Blessings/prosperity for those who trust in LordPsalm 112:1,3Proverbs 22:4Proverbs 28:25

2 . Consequences of trusting in ourselves or our possessionsProverbs 11:28Jeremiah 17:5-6Jeremiah 48:7Jeremiah 49:4-5

Held accountable for iv . our stewardshipMatthew 25:14, 19Luke 16:22 Corinthians 5:9-10 Revelation 20:11-12

oUR PART CoNTINUED


We are encouraged i . not to be in debtRomans 13:8

Debt compared to slaverya .

Proverbs 22:7

1 . Commanded not to be slaves of others1 Corinthians 7:23

Examples of hardship of debtb .

1 Samuel 22:1-22 Kings 4:1Nehemiah 5:1-5Psalm 109:11Isaiah 50:1

Being debt-free was positivec .

Jeremiah 15:10

Debt was considered a cursed .

Deuteronomy 28:15, 43-45

Being debt-free was considered a e . blessing

Deuteronomy 15:4-6 Deuteronomy 28:1-2, 12

Debt repaymentii .

Godly people repay debtsa .

Proverbs 3:27-28

Wicked people do not repay debtsb .

Psalm 37:21

Lord can supernaturally provide c . resources to get out of debt

2 Kings 4:1-7

Forgiveness of debts every d . seventh year – a law for Old Testament believers

Deuteronomy 15:1-11 Deuteronomy 31:10-11Nehemiah 10:31

Miscellaneous example of debt e . repayment

Philemon 18-19

Indebtedness used as iii . examples in teaching

Teaching of Jesus Christa .

Matthew 18:21-35Luke 7:40-43

Teaching of Paulb .

Colossians 2:14

Cosigning (surety/iv . striking hands)

Cosigning discourageda .

Proverbs 17:18Proverbs 20:16Proverbs 27:13

Cosigning dangerousb .

Proverbs 11:15Proverbs 22:26-27

Cosigning deliverancec .

Proverbs 6:1-5

DEBT


CoUNSEL

Counsel encouragedi . Proverbs 1:5Proverbs 1:25Proverbs 1:30Proverbs 12:15Proverbs 13:10Proverbs 19:20Proverbs 20:18Proverbs 27:9Ecclesiastes 4:13Luke 13:31

Many counsellors encourageda .

Proverbs 11:14Proverbs 15:22Proverbs 24:5-6

1 . Additional people increase productivityLeviticus 26:8 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Examples of giving/following b . counsel

Exodus 18:14-241 Kings 1:11-12Job 29:21-23

Example of not giving/following c . counsel

2 Chronicles 25:14-16

Sources of counselii .

The Lorda .

Job 12:13Psalm 16:7Psalm 25:12Psalm 32:8Psalm 33:10-11Psalm 73:24Proverbs 19:21Isaiah 9:6Isaiah 11:2Isaiah 28:29Jeremiah 32:18-19

1 . Consequences of not seeking Lord’s counsel1 Chronicles 10:13-14Joshua 9:14-15Psalm 106:13-15Psalm 107:10-12

2 . The Lord controls the counsel of people2 Samuel 15:31, 33-342 Samuel 16:20, 232 Samuel 17:6-23

Scriptureb .

Psalm 119:24

Godly peoplec .

1 . Mother and fatherProverbs 1:8-9Proverbs 6:20-22Proverbs 23:22

Example of godly father’s counsel »1 Kings 2:1-4

2 . Those gifted with wisdom2 Chronicles 9:23Proverbs 13:201 Corinthians 12:8

3 . Experienced people1 Kings 12:6-82 Chronicles 10:6-8

Counsel to be iii . avoided

The wickeda .

Job 21:14-16Psalm 1:1Proverbs 12:5

1 . Example of evil counselEzra 4:4-5Nahum 1:11

2 . Idolatrous peopleDeuteronomy 32:28Isaiah 41:28-29


Inexperiencedb .

1 Kings 12:8-10, 13-142 Chronicles 10:8-10, 13-14

Blessings and cursesiv .

Blessings and benefits of seeking a . counsel

1 . SuccessProverbs 11:14Proverbs 15:22Proverbs 24:6

2 . Direction and guidancePsalm 32:8Psalm 73:24Proverbs 6:20-22

3 . WisdomProverbs 13:10Proverbs 19:20

4 . Joy in giving counsel Proverbs 12:20

Curses/consequences of not b . seeking counsel or seeking wicked counsel

1 . Death1 Chronicles 10:13,14 2 Chronicles 22:3-52 Chronicles 25:16Proverbs 1:24-32

2 . StrifeProverbs 13:10

3 . Plans frustratedProverbs 15:22

4 . FailureProverbs 11:14

5 . Miscellaneous curses and consequencesJoshua 9:14-15Psalm 106:13-15Psalm 107:10-12


HoNESTY

People are dishonesti .

Human heart is dishonesta .

Genesis 8:21Jeremiah 17:9Matthew 15:19Mark 7:21-22

People practice relative honestyb .

Judges 17:6

Examples of dishonest peoplec .

Genesis 31:7Joshua 7:11, 20-211 Samuel 8:31 Kings 21:19Psalm 58:3Isaiah 1:23Isaiah 56:11Jeremiah 6:13Jeremiah 7:9, 11Ezekiel 22:27, 29Hosea 4:1-2Hosea 5:10Hosea 7:1Hosea 12:7Micah 6:10-12John 12:4-6John 18:40Acts 5:1-10Titus 1:12Revelation 9:20-21

1 . Parable using dishonesty as illustrationLuke 16:1-8

Dishonesty concealed by religiond .

Jeremiah 7:9-11Matthew 21:12-13Matthew 23:25Mark 11:15-17Luke 11:39Luke 19:45-46Titus 1:10-11

God demands ii . absolute honesty

The Lord is truth, satan a liara .

1 .The Lord is truthJohn 1:14John 14:6John 16:131 John 5:7

2 . Satan is a liarJohn 8:44

Under Old Testament lawb .

Exodus 20:15Leviticus 19:11-13Leviticus 19:35-36Leviticus 25:14-17Deuteronomy 5:19Deuteronomy 19:14Deuteronomy 25:13-16

As a general biblical principlec .

Psalm 34:13Psalm 51:6Psalm 62:10Proverbs 3:3 Proverbs 4:24Proverbs 6:12Proverbs 6:16, 19Proverbs 11:1Proverbs 12:22Proverbs 13:5Proverbs 14:5Proverbs 14:25Proverbs 17:7Proverbs 16:11Proverbs 20:10Proverbs 20:23Proverbs 22:22-23Proverbs 22:28Proverbs 23:10Proverbs 23:23Proverbs 28:24Lamentations 3:35-36Zechariah 8:16-17


Luke 3:12-14Romans 2:21-22Corinthians 6:7-10Ephesians 4:25Ephesians 6:14Colossians 3:91 Thessalonians 5:221 Timothy 1:9-10 Titus 2:9-101 Peter 1:15-161 Peter 4:15

Required of leadersd .

1 . GovernmentExodus 18:21-22Proverbs 20:28Proverbs 28:16Ezekiel 45:9-10

2 . Church1 Timothy 3:8Titus 1:71 Peter 5:1-2

Honesty required in givinge .

Malachi 1:13-14

1 . Not giving properly considered robberyMalachi 3:8-9

Honesty more valuable than richesf .


Examples of honest peopleg .

Numbers 16:151 Samuel 12:3-5Job 31:5, 8Daniel 6:4Daniel 6:22Zephaniah 3:13

1 . Example of testing people for honestyGenesis 42:11, 18-20Genesis 42:31-34

Godly people hate dishonestyh .

Proverbs 13:5

Why does God iii . demand absolute honesty?

We cannot be dishonest and love a . God

Proverbs 14:2

We cannot be dishonest and love b . our neighbour

Proverbs 26:28Romans 13:9-10

Honesty creates credibility for c . evangelism

Philippians 2:15

Honesty helps direct our livesd .

Proverbs 4:24-26

Even the smallest dishonesty is e . devastating

Luke 16:10

How can we escape iv . the temptation to be dishonest?

By the Lord’s grace and powera .

Psalm 119:36Proverbs 30:7-8Galatians 5:16-17


By practicing the golden ruleb .

Matthew 7:12Philippians 2:4

By a healthy fear of the Lordc .

Proverbs 16:6

Isolating ourselves from the d . dishonest

Psalm 26:4Psalm 40:4Psalm 101:6-7Proverbs 1:10-16Proverbs 29:241 Corinthians 5:9-111 Corinthians 15:33

By givinge .

Ephesians 4:28

By establishing a system of f . accountability

Genesis 30:31-33

What do we do v . when we have acted dishonesty?

Restore our fellowship with the a . Lord

Leviticus 5:5-6Leviticus 6:1-5, 71 John 1:9

Restore our fellowship with the b . harmed person

Proverbs 28:13James 5:16

Restore any stolen propertyc .

Exodus 22:1-4Exodus 22:7-9Exodus 22:14

Leviticus 6:1-5Numbers 5:5-82 Samuel 12:5-6Proverbs 6:30-31Ezekiel 33:14-16Luke 19:8

Blessings and cursesvi .

Blessings promised for the honesta .

1 . Blessing of a more intimate relationship with the LordPsalm 15:1-4 Psalm 24:3-4Psalm 145:18Proverbs 3:3-4Proverbs 3:32Proverbs 12:22Jeremiah 22:15-17

2 . Blessing of protectionProverbs 2:7Proverbs 10:9

3 . Blessing of provisionIsaiah 33:15-16

4 . Blessing on the familyProverbs 20:7

5 Blessing of happinessProverbs 10:2

6 . Blessing of lifeDeuteronomy 25:13-15Psalm 34:12-13Proverbs 12:19Ezekiel 33:14-16

7 . Blessing of the respect of peopleProverbs 3:3-4

8 . Blessing of prosperityProverbs 15:6

9 . Blessing for leadersProverbs 28:16

HoNESTY CoNTINUED


Curses reserved for the dishonestb .

1 . Curse of being hated/separated from GodDeuteronomy 25:13-16Psalm 5:6Proverbs 3:32Proverbs 6:16, 19Proverbs 12:22Proverbs 19:9Isaiah 57:17Isaiah 59:2-4

2 . Curse of punishment/judgementDeuteronomy 27:17Psalm 63:11Proverbs 12-15Proverbs 19:5Proverbs 20:17Isaiah 57:17Jeremiah 5:27-29Jeremiah 9:3-9Ezekiel 22:13-15Ezekiel 22:27-31Hosea 5:10Amos 8:4-10Micah 6:10-16Matthew 21:12-13Luke 19:45-46

3 . Curse of death/destructionJoshua 7:11, 15, 25Psalm 5:6 Psalm 52:3-5Proverbs 1:19Proverbs 6:12, 15Proverbs 12:19Proverbs 21:6Proverbs 22:8Proverbs 22:22-23Jeremiah 22:17-19Ezekiel 18:10-13, 18Acts 5:1-10

4 . Curse on familyProverbs 15:27Jeremiah 8:10Micah 2:1-3

5 . Curse on possessionsGenesis 31:7, 9Proverbs 10:2

Proverbs 13:11Jeremiah 6:12-13Jeremiah 17:11Micah 4:13

6 . Curse of prideProverbs 22:8

7 . Curse on a leader’s subordinatesProverbs 29:12

8 . Curse in eternityRevelation 21:8Revelation 21:27Revelation 22:15

9 . Curses in generalDeuteronomy 27:17Proverbs 20:17Nahum 3:1

People’s view of God not punishing c . dishonesty

Job 24:1-2, 12

Bribesvii .

People bribea .

1 . Bribes are effectiveProverbs 17:8Proverbs 21:14

2 . Wicked people bribePsalm 26:9-10Proverbs 17:23

3 . Examples of those who bribed1 Samuel 8:3Isaiah 1:23Micah 7:3Matthew 28:11-15Acts 24:25-26


HoNESTY CoNTINUED

Commanded not to participate in b . a bribe

Exodus 23:8Deuteronomy 16:19

1 . Bribes corruptEcclesiastes 7:7

2 . Lord example of not taking bribeDeuteronomy 10:17

3 . Leaders cannot take bribes2 Chronicles 19:7Proverbs 29:4

4 . Examples of those who did not take bribes1 Samuel 12:3-5Job 6:22

Blessings and cursesc .

1 . Those who bribe are cursesDeuteronomy 27:25Isaiah 5:23Ezekiel 22:12-15Amos 5:11-12Micah 3:11-12

2 . Those who do not bribe are blessedPsalm 15:1, 5Proverbs 15:27Isaiah 33:15-1


Tests of givingi .

Test of faitha .

James 2:14-17

Test of love of God abiding in usb .

1 John 3:17

Test of loving our neighbourc .

2 Corinthians 8:8

1 . Example of Good SamaritanLuke 10:33-35

Test of lordshipd .

Matthew 19:21-22Mark 10:21-22Luke 18:22-23

Attitudes in givingii .

God’s attitudea .

John 3:161 John 4:16James 1:17

Our attitudeb .

1 .What is the proper attitude?In love »1 Corinthians 13:3

Cheerful »2 Corinthians 9:7

2 . How do we give with love?Give to the Lord as an expression »of love and worshipExodus 25:2Exodus 30:12-14Exodus 35:5Exodus 35:21-29Leviticus 7:14Numbers 18:8-241 Chronicles 18:112 Chronicles 32:23

2 Samuel 8:11Psalm 50:14Psalm 66:13Psalm 68:29Psalm 76:11Ezekiel 20:40Micah 4:13

All we possess is from the Lord »and we are giving back to Him1 Chronicles 29:14-16

Example of the Christ Child »Matthew 2:1

Example of not giving to the Lord »Isaiah 43:23-24

3 . Give cheerfully by submitting to the Lord/offer willingly1 Chronicles 29:5-91 Chronicles 29:14-172 Corinthians 8:1-5

4 . Attitude more important than the amount givenMatthew 23:23Luke 11:42Luke 18:10-14

Giving with the proper attitude/ »Lord accepting giftGenesis 4:4Hebrews 11:4Philippians 4:18

Giving with wrong attitude/Lord »rejecting giftGenesis 4:3-5Amos 4:4-6Amos 5:22, 24Amos 5:25-27Malachi 2:13-14

Lying to Holy Spirit »Acts 5:1-10

To justify sin »Proverbs 7:14

Advantages of givingiii .

Benefits for the givera .

Acts 20:35

GIVING


GIVING CoNTINUED

1 . Increase in intimacy with LordMatthew 6:21 Luke 12:34

2 . Increase in heavenMatthew 6:20Matthew 19:21Luke 12:33Luke 18:22Philippians 4:171Timothy 6:17-19

3 . Increase on earthDeuteronomy 14:28-292 Chronicles 31:10Proverbs 3:9-10Proverbs 11:24-25Ecclesiastes 11:1Luke 6:382 Corinthians 9:6-11Philippians 4:19

Challenge to test Lord for material »increaseMalachi 3:10

4 . Increase in blessingsEzekiel 44:30Luke 7:2-5Acts 9:36-37, 40Acts 10:1-4, 31

Amount to giveiv .

Tithea .

1 . Before the lawGenesis 14:20Genesis 28:20-22

2 . Under the lawLeviticus 27:30-32

Not tithing considered robbing God »Malachi 3:8-9

Tithe eaten in presence of Lord »Deuteronomy 14:22-26

Tithe given to support Levites and »poorNumbers 18:21-24Deuteronomy 14:28-29

Deuteronomy 26:122 Chronicles 31:4-12Nehemiah 10:37-38Nehemiah 13:10-11

Levites were to tithe from their »titheNumbers 18:26

3 . Tithe in the New TestamentJesus condemns the Pharisees (see »ii 4 )The superiority of priesthood of »MelchizedekHebrews 7:1-2, 4-9

4 . Storehouse tithe2 Chronicles 31:11-12Nehemiah 10:38Nehemiah 12:44Nehemiah 13:12

Offerings b . (See sections iv and viii)

Proportionate giving c . (as God prospers)

Deuteronomy 16:10, 161 Corinthians 16:2

1 . Examples of proportionate givingEzra 2:69Acts 11:29

2 . Acceptable amount given in proportion to one’s means2 Corinthians 8:12

Sacrificial givingd .

Mark 12:41-44Luke 21:1-42 Corinthians 8:1-4


1 . Do not give something that costs you nothing2 Samuel 24:21-241 Chronicles 21:22-24

2 . Cursed when giving something stolen or blemishedMalachi 1:6-14

Approach to givingv .

Pattern for givinga .

1 . PriorityExodus 23:10-11Exodus 34:19Exodus 34:26Leviticus 2:12Numbers 28:26Deuteronomy 26:1-2Proverbs 3:9

2 . PromptlyExodus 22:29Deuteronomy 23:21Ecclesiastes 5:4

3 . Premeditated2 Corinthians 9:7

4 . Periodic1 Corinthians 16:2

5 . PersonalExodus 34:20Deuteronomy 16:17Ezekiel 45:16Acts 11:291 Corinthians 16:2

6 . Private deposit1 Corinthians 16:2

7 . Pride lessMatthew 6:1-4

8 . Prompted heartExodus 25:2Exodus 35:5Exodus 35:21-292 Kings 12:4

Policies for givingb .

1 . Administration and accountability1 Chronicles 26:201 Chronicles 26:262 Chronicles 31:14-15Nehemiah 12:44Nehemiah 13:132 Corinthians 8:18-21Acts 11:301 Corinthians 16:3-4

Examples of not requiring »accountability2 Kings 12:152 Kings 22:7

Places to givec .

1 . Family1 Timothy 5:8

Parents »Matthew 15:4-6Mark 7:9-13

Widows »1 Timothy 5:41 Timothy 5:16

Example of giving to family »Genesis 45:11Genesis 47:12

2 . MinistryLevitical priests (also see iv) Leviticus 2:3Leviticus 7:14Leviticus 7:32-34Leviticus 10:12-14Numbers 5:8-10Numbers 18:8-19Numbers 31:28-30Deuteronomy 18:3-4Deuteronomy 25:4Nehemiah 10:35-36Nehemiah 12:47Ezekiel 44:29-30

New Testament workers »Matthew 10:9-10Mark 6:8Luke 9:1-3


GIVING CoNTINUED

Luke 10:1, 4-7Galatians 6:61 Timothy 5:17-18Titus 3:133 John 1:5-8

Jesus supported by gifts during his »earthly ministryLuke 8:3

Christian workers who did »not exercise their right to be supported1 Corinthians 9:6-151 Corinthians 9:17-182 Corinthians 11:7-92 Corinthians 12:14-181 Thessalonians 2:5, 92 Thessalonians 3:8-9

Christian workers must not »minister with evil financial intentions1 Peter 5:1-2

Many attempt to get money by »appearing to be religious2 Corinthians 2:17Titus 1:10-112 Peter 2:1, 3

Disciples urged to prepare »Luke 22:35-36

The sanctuary/templed .

The building of the sanctuary »Exodus 25:3-8

Gave more than enough »Exodus 36:3-7

The building of the temple »1 Chronicles 29:2-8

The temple cost a great deal »1 Kings 5:17

The repair of the temple »2 Kings 12:4-112 Kings 22:4-62 Chronicles 24:4-132 Chronicles 34:8-11

1 . The rebuilding of the templeEzra 2:68-69Ezra 6:4Ezra 6:8

2 . Maintenance of the templeNehemiah 10:30, 39

3 . Miscellaneous categoriesThose who ask for a gift »Matthew 5:42Luke 6:30

All people, especially believers »Galatians 6:10Romans 12:10, 13

Enemies »Proverbs 25:21-22Romans 12:20

Do not give to a murderer »Proverbs 28:17

Giving to the poorvi .

God’s commands and perspective a . of giving to the poor

Deuteronomy 15:11Proverbs 14:31Proverbs 19:17Isaiah 58:6-10Ezekiel 16:49

1 . Old Testament provisions for the poorLaws of harvesting and gleaning »Exodus 23:10-11Leviticus 19:9-10Leviticus 23:22Deuteronomy 24:19-21

Forgiveness of debts »(see Debt section) Unlimited liability of meeting »needsDeuteronomy 15:7-10

Celebration of Purim »Ester 9:22

Tithe to poor (see iv . a) »year of Jubilee »Leviticus 25:10

Examples of giving to the poor »Job 29:12-16Job 31:16-23


Righteous leader »Psalm 72:4, 12-13

Excellent wife »Proverbs 31:10, 20

2 . New TestamentJohn the Baptist »Luke 3:10-11

Jesus Christ identifies with poor »Matthew 25:31-45

Jesus models giving to the poor »John 13:27-29

Formerly dishonest to give to the »poorEphesians 4:28

Other examples »Acts 2:44-45Acts 11:28-30Acts 20:35Romans 15:26-27Galatians 2:10

Blessings and cursesb .

1 . Blessings of giving to the poorBlessing of knowing the Lord »Jeremiah 22:16

Blessing of life »Ezekiel 18:7, 9, 16-17

Blessing on family »Psalm 112:2, 9

Blessing of needs met »Proverbs 28:27

Blessing of health »Psalm 41:1-3

Blessing of prayers answered and »guidanceIsaiah 58:6-11

Blessing of delivery and protection »Psalm 41:1-2

Blessing of honour »Psalm 112:9

Blessing on work and of wealth »Deuteronomy 15:10Deuteronomy 24:19

Psalm 72:4, 12-15Psalm 112:3, 9Proverbs 19:17Proverbs 28:8Daniel 4:27

Blessing of spiritual fruitfulness »Titus 3:13-14

Blessings in general »Proverbs 22:9

Blessings of happiness »Proverbs 14:21

2 . Curses for those who do not give to the poorCurse of unanswered prayer »Proverbs 21:13

Curse of poverty »Proverbs 22:16

Cursed in general »Proverbs 28:27

Miscellaneous issues in giving to c . the poor

1 . Attitude of compassionJob 30:25

2 . Investigate the needs of the poorJob 29:16

3 . Godly accused of not giving to the poorJob 22:5, 7, 9

4 . Example of giving glory to God instead of giving to the poorMatthew 26:6-13Mark 14:3-7John 12:3-8

5 . Care of widows requiredActs 6:1-3James 1:27

6 . Results of proper ownership perspective: no poorActs 4:32-33

7 . There were provisions for the poor to give lessLeviticus 5:7, 11Leviticus 12:6, 8


GIVING CoNTINUED

Leviticus 14:21-22Leviticus 14:30-32Leviticus 27:8

Jesus’ parents were in this »categoryLuke 2:22-24

During census rich and poor gave »same amountExodus 30:12-15

8 . Giving to the poor can be evidence of salvationLuke 19:8-9

Miscellaneous vii . examples of giving (not to the Lord) Genesis 24:22, 53Genesis 43:11-12, 152 Chronicles 9:8-92 Chronicles 9:122 Chronicles 31:232 Chronicles 32:232 Chronicles 35:7-9Ezra 1:4, 6Nehemiah 7:70-72Esther 2:18Psalm 72:10Jeremiah 40:5

To appease othersa .

Genesis 32:13, 20Genesis 33:8-11Proverbs 21:14

To influence othersb .

Genesis 34:11-12

To seek wisdomc .

2 Chronicles 9:23-241 Kings 10:10

Wicked celebrate the death of the d . godly

Revelation 11:10

Miscellaneous giving viii . issues

Location to givea .

Exodus 23:19Exodus 34:26Deuteronomy 12:6Deuteronomy 12:11Deuteronomy 12:17-18

We may have no money to give, b . but we can give Christ

Acts 3:2-6

Generous person will have many c . requests to give

Proverbs 19:6

Giving can be affected by d . covetousness

2 Corinthians 9:5

Giving results in thanksgiving to e . God

2 Corinthians 9:12

Do not give before attempting f . reconciliation

Matthew 5:23-24

Scripture encourages us to giveg .

Nahum 1:15Hebrews 13:16

Giving can be a testimonyh .

Matthew 8:4Mark 1:44Luke 5:14

Example of giving to an nationi .

Acts 24:17


Things better than a sacrificej .

1 . Love of God and neighbourMark 12:33

2 . Loyalty to and knowledge of GodHosea 6:6

3 . Obedience1 Samuel 15:22Isaiah 1:11

4 . Righteousness/justiceProverbs 21:3

Offeringsk .

1 . CompulsoryEzekiel 46:11-15

2 . VoluntaryEzekiel 46:12

3 . Examples of offerings1 Kings 8:62-64Ezra 1:2, 4, 6Ezra 7:15-18, 20-22

If your spiritual gift is giving, l . exercise it

Romans 12:6-8

Give to meet needs m .

Exodus 16:182 Corinthians 8:13-15


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Biblical perspective i . of work

Work necessarya .

1 . Lord himself is a workerGenesis 2:2-3Genesis 2:8John 5:17

2 . Required in Old TestamentExodus 20:9Exodus 23:12Exodus 34:21Deuteronomy 5:13

3 . Required in New TestamentEphesians 4:282 Thessalonians 3:8-12

4 . Work expectedPsalm 104:23

The requirement to work not a b . consequence of sin

1 . Lord commanded people to work before the fallGenesis 2:15

2 . Lord commanded people to work after the fall, but work more difficultGenesis 3:17-19, 23Genesis 5:29

All honest work honourablec .

1 . Examples of godly peoples’ vocationsFarmer »Genesis 2:15Genesis 4:2Genesis 9:20Genesis 46:32Genesis 47:3 Amos 7:14

Domestic worker »Genesis 39:4

Government workers and leaders »Genesis 41:41Genesis 45:26Nehemiah 4:14Psalm 105:21Daniel 2:48Daniel 6:1-2Daniel 8:27Acts 8:27

Fishermen »Matthew 4:18Mark 1:16Mark 1:20

Building trades »Matthew 13:55Mark 6:3Acts 18:2-3

Tax collectors »Mark 2:14Luke 5:27Luke 19:2

Retailer »Acts 16:14

Work as unto the Lordd .

1 Corinthians 10:31Ephesians 6:5-9Colossians 3:17Colossians 3:23-24

1 . Some people view work as a useless vanityEcclesiastes 1:3Ecclesiastes 2:4-5, 10-11Ecclesiastes 2:18-24Ecclesiastes 3:9-10, 13Ecclesiastes 4:4-6Ecclesiastes 5:18-19Ecclesiastes 6:7

Our work should be the work God e . intends for us

1 Samuel 2:28Psalm 90:17John 4:34John 6:27Acts 13:36


1 Corinthians 3:13-15 Ephesians 2:10

1 . Work that will glorify the LordJohn 17:4

2 . Productive to know precise work Lord has for usJohn 21:3-11

3 . Work is useless apart from the LordPsalm 127:1Proverbs 16:3

There must be no selfish ambition »in workRomans 2:6, 82 Corinthians 5:9-10James 3:14-16

Do not desire greatness for self »Jeremiah 45:5

4 . Strong, courageous and do not procrastinateJoshua 1:6-71 Chronicles 22:10, 13, 161 Chronicles 28:202 Chronicles 15:7Haggai 2:4

We will encounter difficulties when »doing work Lord has for usEzra 4:4-5Nehemiah 4:15-22Nehemiah 6:3, 9

Work hardf .

Proverbs 12:27Ecclesiastes 9:10Ecclesiastes 11:6

1 . Examples of hard workersGenesis 31:38-40Nehemiah 2:18Nehemiah 4:6Acts 20:341 Corinthians 4:11-122 Corinthians 11:27Colossians 1:291 Thessalonians 2:92 Thessalonians 3:8

2 . Hunger motivates us to workProverbs 16:26

3 . Hard workers should be paid first2 Timothy 2:6

4 . Benefits of work/hard workNeeds met »Proverbs 12:11Proverbs 27:18Proverbs 28:19

Profit and wealth »Proverbs 10:4-5Proverbs 13:11Proverbs 14:23Proverbs 21:5

Satisfied soul »Proverbs 13:4

Leadership »Proverbs 12:24

Restful sleep »Ecclesiastes 5:12

Happiness »Psalm 128:1-2

5 . Do not overworkPsalm 127:2

Do not overwork to get rich »Proverbs 23:4

6 . Laziness condemnedProverbs 6:6-8Proverbs 10:5Proverbs 10:26Proverbs 12:27Proverbs 15:19Proverbs 18:9Proverbs 19:24Proverbs 22:13Proverbs 26:13-16

7 . Consequences of lazinessHunger »Proverbs 19:15Proverbs 20:4


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Poverty »Proverbs 6:9-11Proverbs 10:4Proverbs 14:23Proverbs 20:13Proverbs 23:21Proverbs 24:30-34Ecclesiastes 10:18

Death »Proverbs 21:25

Starved soul »Proverbs 13:4

Forced labour »Proverbs 12:24

Take time from work for rest and g . worship

1 . SabbathLord established Sabbath »Genesis 2:2-3Exodus 20:11Exodus 31:17Hebrews 4:4, 10

Sabbath required in Old Testament »Exodus 12:16Exodus 20:9-10Exodus 23:12Exodus 34:21Exodus 35:2Leviticus 23:3Deuteronomy 5:13-14 Nehemiah 10:31Jeremiah 17:21-22, 24

Penalty for not serving Sabbath »Exodus 31:15Numbers 15:32-35Nehemiah 13:15-18 Jeremiah 7:27

2 . Sabbatical yearExodus 23:10-11Leviticus 25:1-5Nehemiah 10:31

Consequences of not observing »sabbatical yearLeviticus 26:34Leviticus 26:43

3 . year of JubileeLeviticus 25:11

4 . Religious holidays in Old TestamentPassover »Numbers 28:18Numbers 28:25Deuteronomy 16:8

Day of Atonement »Leviticus 16:29Leviticus 23:27-31

Feast of Unleavened Bread »Leviticus 23:7-8

Feast of Booths »Leviticus 23:34-36Numbers 29:12, 35

Various religious festivals »Leviticus 23:21Leviticus 23:24-25Numbers 28:26Numbers 29:1Numbers 29:7

God’s part in workii .

God gives job skillsa .

Exodus 28:3Exodus 31:1-3Exodus 31:6Exodus 35:30-35Exodus 36:1-21 Chronicles 22:122 Chronicles 1:11-12 2 Chronicles 9:23Ecclesiastes 2:26Daniel 1:17Daniel 2:21, 23

God gives successb .

Genesis 39:2-3Ruth 2:12


1 Chronicles 22:11Nehemiah 2:18, 20Nehemiah 4:15, 19-20 Nehemiah 6:15-16John 3:27

God ultimately controls promotionc .

1 Chronicles 29:122 Chronicles 9:8Psalm 75:6-7Daniel 2:37-38Daniel 5:21

God can motivate people to workd .

Haggai 1:14

Employer and iii . employee responsibilities

Employer responsibilitiesa .

1 . Pay a fair wageJeremiah 22:13Malachi 3:5

Example of negotiating for a fair »wageGenesis 29:15Genesis 30:28

Punishment for those not paying »fair wageJames 5:1, 3-4

Parable with illustration of paying »fair wageMatthew 20:1-16

2 . Pay employee promptlyLeviticus 19:13Deuteronomy 24:14-15

3 . Be just and fairColossians 4:1

Do not threaten, rather serve »employeeEphesians 6:7-9

4 . Listen to employee complaintsJob 31:13-15

5 . Give employee adequate rest or suffer consequencesIsaiah 58:3

6 . If employer dishonest, employees become dishonestProverbs 29:12

7 . Special treatment for employees who are believersExodus 21:2Deuteronomy 15:12-14

Employer blessed for having godly »employeesGenesis 30:27Genesis 39:5

8 . Faithful employerNehemiah 5:14-18

9 . Unfaithful employerExodus 1:13-14

10 . Be selective in hiring employeesProverbs 26:10

Employees responsibilitiesb .

1 . Be faithfulDaniel 6:4

Serve godly employer even more »faithfully1 Timothy 6:2

Success can be result of employee »faithfulnessProverbs 17:2Proverbs 27:18Daniel 6:28

Example of employees so faithful c . that accountability not required

2 Kings 12:152 Kings 22:7

Example of supervised faithful »employees2 Chronicles 34:12

Faithful employee a blessing to »employerProverbs 25:13


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2 . Be obedient to employer because actually serving LordEphesians 6:5-8Colossians 3:22-24Titus 2:9-10

Even when working for »unreasonable employer1 Peter 2:18-19

3 . Honour your employer1 Timothy 6:1Titus 2:9

4 . Do not slander your fellow employeesProverbs 30:10

5 . Be content with your wageLuke 3:14

6 . Act with moral integrityGenesis 39:7-9

General principles of iv . work and business

Do not be in business partnership a . with unbelievers

2 Corinthians 6:14-17

Build business before building b . house

Proverbs 24:27

Productivity creates certain c . amount of clutter

Proverbs 14:4

Skilled people will be honouredd .

Proverbs 22:29

Do not presume upon tomorrow in e . business

James 4:13-15

Attend to your own business f . working with your hands

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Ungodly people will sometimes g . persecute the godly to protect a wicked business

Acts 19:24-28

The Lord can use work to humble h . us

Psalm 107:11-12

Fair remuneration required for i . goods and services

1 Kings 5:62 Chronicles 2:9-10

1 . Example of unfair remuneration1 Kings 9:10-12

Retirementj .

Number 8:24-26

The excellent wife works hard and k . is a blessing to her household

Proverbs 31:10-28Titus 2:4-5

1 . Empty pursuits result in povertyProverbs 12:11Proverbs 28:19


Is saving/investing i . scripturally legitimate?

Verses that seem to legislate a . against saving

Matthew 6:19-21Matthew 6:24-33 Matthew 19:16-21Mark 6:8Luke 5:11Luke 12:22-34Luke 18:18-30

1 . We can save and invest only if we also give Luke 12:13-21

Parable using saving and investingb .

Matthew 25:14-28Luke 19:12-24

Investment goalsii .

Acceptable investment goalsa .

1 . Providing for your family1 Timothy 5:8

2 . Leaving an inheritanceIt is proper to leave an inheritance »Proverbs 13:22Proverbs 19:14Isaiah 38:12 Corinthians 12:14

Old Testament laws of inheritance »Leviticus 25:46Numbers 27:8-11Numbers 36:2-9Deuteronomy 18:8Deuteronomy 21:15-17Ezekiel 46:16-18

The Lord and the tithe were the »Levites’ inheritanceNumbers 18:20-24Ezekiel 44:28-30

Examples of leaving an inheritance »Genesis 15:2-4Genesis 24:35-36Genesis 25:5Genesis 31:14-16Genesis 48:21-22Joshua 24:32Ruth 4:5-102 Chronicles 21:3Ecclesiastes 5:13-14 Ecclesiastes 7:11

A blessing of godly obedience was »the ability to leave and receive an inheritance1 Chronicles 28:8Ezra 9:12Psalm 25:12-13Proverbs 17:2

Parable using inheritance as an »illustrationLuke 15:11-31

Jesus responds to inheritance »questionLuke 12:13-15

Inheritance given too soon will not »be a blessingProverbs 20:21

It was practice to appoint a »guardian until heir was old enough to manage the estateGalatians 4:1-2

It is vain to work hard to leave »inheritance to the unwise or having no heirsEcclesiastes 2:18-21Ecclesiastes 4:8

Unacceptable investment goalsb .

1 . The desire to become rich1 Timothy 6:9

When we desire to become rich we »are loving money1 Timothy 6:10

Flee the temptation to become rich »1 Timothy 6:11

SAVING AND INVESTING


SAVING AND INVESTING CoNTINUED

Worship only the Lord »Matthew 4:8-10Luke 4:5-8

Savingiii . Proverbs 21:20Proverbs 30:24-25

Example of saving for a future a . need

Genesis 41:34-36

God’s framework for iv . successful investing

Know where the Lord wants you to a . invest

Isaiah 48:17

Diversifyb .

Ecclesiastes 11:2

1 . Business/vocation before acquiring homeProverbs 24:27

Those who owned homes »Matthew 8:14Mark 1:29Luke 4:38

Those who did not own a home »Matthew 8:20Acts 28:30

Avoid risky investmentsc .

Ecclesiastes 5:13-14,16

Be a steady plodderd .

Proverbs 21:5

1 . Do not be hastyProverbs 21:5Proverbs 28:20Proverbs 28:22

Timing importante .

Ecclesiastes 3:1

Seek counsel f . (See Counsel section)

Know financial condition to g . provide for needs and accomplish objectives

Proverbs 27:23-27Luke 14:28-29

Planning and order encouragedh .

Proverbs 20:18Proverbs 21:5Proverbs 24:3-41 Corinthians 14:401 Corinthians 14:33

Instructions to v . successful investors

Do not be prouda .

Jeremiah 9:23-241 Timothy 6:17James 1:9-11

Do not trust in richesb .

Jeremiah 48:7Jeremiah 49:4-5 1 Timothy 6:17

Give generouslyc .

1 Timothy 6:18

Do not become inaccessibled .

Isaiah 5:8


General investing i . principles

Pay a fair price for an investmenta .

Leviticus 25:14-17

1 . Some deceive to avoid paying fair priceProverbs 20:14

Acceptable for a wife ii . to investProverbs 31:10, 16, 24

Lendingiii .

Old Testament believer was to a . lend to needy believers

Deuteronomy 15:7-9

1 . The lender was blessedPsalm 112:5

2 . New Testament extended obligation to those who asked for loanMatthew 5:42

No interest was to be chargedb .

Exodus 22:25Leviticus 25:35-37Deuteronomy 23:19

1 . Example of violating this lawNehemiah 5:3-12

2 . Blessed if interest not chargedDeuteronomy 23:20Psalm 15:1, 5Ezekiel 18:7-17

3 . Cursed if interest chargedProverbs 28:8Ezekiel 18:10, 13Ezekiel 22:12-13Habakkuk 2:6-7

4 . Permissible to charge a foreigner interestDeuteronomy 23:20

A necessity was not to be taken to c . secure a loan

Exodus 22:26-27Deuteronomy 24:6, 10-13Deuteronomy 24:17

1 . Accusation of violating this lawJob 22:5-6

2 . Blessed if no such pledge takenEzekiel 18:7, 9, 16-17Ezekiel 33:15

3 . Cursed if such a pledge takenEzekiel 18:10, 12-13 Amos 2:6, 8

Wicked take such pledges »Job 24:3, 9

Loan repayment was not requiredd .

1 . Debts forgiven every seven years (See Debt section)

2 . In New Testament, lend even to enemies expecting no returnLuke 6:34-35


CHILDREN

Parents are i . responsible for teaching their children godly principles and practices of lifeDeuteronomy 4:9Deuteronomy 6:6-7Deuteronomy 11:18-19Proverbs 22:6

Know your financial i . condition

To be able to provide for needsa .

Proverbs 27:23-27

To be able to successfully b . accomplish objectives

Luke 14:28-29

Our lives should ii . exhibit order1 Corinthians 14:40

Lord is not a God of confusiona .

1 Corinthians 14:33

Planning encouragediii . Proverbs 20:18Proverbs 21:5Proverbs 24:3-4

BUDGETING


CHILDREN

Contentment is i . learned/enabled by the LordPhilippians 4:11-13

Be content/not anxious because »Lord is our providerMatthew 6:25-34Luke 12:22-31Hebrews 13:5-6

Be content with basic needs of life »satisfied1 Timothy 6:8

Be content with your salary »Luke 3:14

Contentment comes largely »because of a desire for ChristPsalm 73:25

Contentment and ii . godliness yield great gain1 Timothy 6:6

A husband of an iii . adulteress will not be contentProverbs 6:35

Commanded not to i . covetExodus 20:17Deuteronomy 5:21Deuteronomy 7:25

Punishment threatened for a . coveting

Joshua 6:18Micah 2:1-3

1 . Example of punishment for covetingJoshua 7:11-25

2 . Examples of coveting given to instruct us1 Corinthians 10:6

The covetous shall not inherit the b . Kingdom of God


1 . Covetous person is an idolaterEphesians 5:3, 5

Do not associate with a covetous c . believer


Example of godly person not d . coveting

Acts 20:33

God can control ii . covetingExodus 34:23-24

Coveting used as iii . illustration of the function of the lawRomans 7:7-8

CoVETINGCoNTENTMENT


EVIL USES oF MoNEY

Betrayal of Jesusi . Matthew 26:14-15Matthew 27:3-10Mark 14:10-11Luke 22:3-5Acts 1:18

Brothers sold into ii . slaveryGenesis 37:28

Money paid for iii . divinationNumbers 22:7Numbers 22:18Numbers 24:13

Money offered for iv . attempted murder of Jewish raceEsther 3:9-11Esther 4:7

Money paid to harm v . SamsonJudges 16:4-5Judges 16:18

Money paid for vi . murderJudges 9:4


Commanded not to i . be greedyEphesians 5:3, 5

Greed is idolatrya .

Colossians 3:5

Guard against every form of greedb .

Luke 12:151 . Exercise self-control if you tend to be greedyProverbs 23:1-3

When Christ becomes our desire, c . greed not a problem

Psalm 73:25

Example of godly person who was d . not greedy

1 Thessalonians 2:5

The Lord punishes ii . greed

As an example to His childrena .

1 Corinthians 10:6

1 . What the greedy desiredNumbers 11:4-5

Example of greedy peopleb .

1 Samuel 14:32

1 . Greedy leadersIsaiah 56:11

2 . Greedy people are wickedRomans 1:28-29Psalm 10:3-4

3 . Greed will capture the greedyProverbs 11:6

4 . False prophets will exploit the body of Christ out of greed2 Peter 2:1-32 Peter 2:14-15

5 . There are those who will never be satisfiedProverbs 30:15

6 . Religious people can be greedyEzekiel 33:31

Example of Lord punishing greedy c . people

Numbers 11:342 Kings 5:20-27Jeremiah 6:12-13Jeremiah 8:10

GREED


IDoLATRY

Commanded not to i . be an idol worshipperExodus 20:23

Idols are the work of people’s a . hands

Psalm 115:4Psalm 135:15

1 . God provides everything, even material used for idolsHosea 1:8, 13

Greed equated with idolatryb .

Colossians 3:5

God judges those ii . who worship idolsEzekiel 23:29-30Micah 1:7

Example of God’s people »destroying idols, then Lord blessingIsaiah 30:22-23

Example of idolatry iii . cloaked in religionJudges 17:2-4

Lord is not partiali . Deuteronomy 10:172 Chronicles 19:7Job 34:19Ephesians 6:9

We are not to be ii . partialProverbs 28:21

It is sin to be partiala .

James 2:8-9

Do not be partial to the richb .

James 2:1-9

Do not be partial to the poorc .

Exodus 23:3Leviticus 19:15

Leaders/judges are not to be d . partial

Deuteronomy 1:17Deuteronomy 16:18-192 Chronicles 19:6-7

Cursed if partialiii . Malachi 2:9

Correct attitudesiv . 1 . Be of the same mind towards one

anotherRomans 12:16

Consider others more important a . than yourself

Philippians 2:3

PARTIALITY


Commanded to pay i . taxesRomans 13:5-7

Jesus approved of paying taxesa .

Matthew 22:17-21Mark 12:14-17Luke 20:22-25

Examples of taxes ii . paid2 Kings 3:42 Kings 15:202 Kings 23:33, 35Ezra 6:8

Special reward – taxes not a . required to be paid

1 Samuel 17:25

No taxes/tribute required of b . Levites

Ezra 7:24

Jesus paid temple tax to avoid c . offence

Matthew 17:24-27

Examples of tribute iii . paid1 Kings 4:212 Kings 17:1-32 Chronicles 17:52 Chronicles 17:12 2 Chronicles 27:52 Chronicles 36:3Ezra 4:20

Threat of tribute not paida .

Ezra 4:13

TAxES/TRIBUTE


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Commanded not to i . oppress the poorExodus 22:21-24Job 34:28Proverbs 28:3

Wicked oppress the poora .

Isaiah 32:6-7

1 . Description of people oppressing the poorProverbs 28:15Proverbs 30:14

Judgement on those who oppress b . the poor

Job 20:10, 15, 18-20, 26, 28 Psalm 37:14-15Psalm 109:11, 16Proverbs 22:16Proverbs 22:22-23Isaiah 3:14-15Isaiah 10:1-2Jeremiah 22:1-5Ezekiel 22:7, 29Amos 2:6-7Amos 4:1-2Amos 5:9-12Amos 8:4-6Zechariah 7:9-12Malachi 3:5

1 . Request for the Lord to judge oppression of the poorPsalm 94:2, 6, 7

Example of oppressing the poorc .

Jeremiah 2:34

1 . Religious people oppressing the poorMark 12:38-40Luke 20:46-47

Oppressing the poor is commond .

Ecclesiastes 5:8

Defend/help the ii . poor/helplessProverbs 31:8-9Isaiah 1:17Jeremiah 21:12

Godly people help the poora .

Proverbs 29:7Job 30:25

Lord blesses those who help the b . poor

Psalm 41:1-3Proverbs 19:17

1 . Blesses leader who helped the poorProverbs 29:14Jeremiah 7:5-9

2 . Feed the poor and the Lord will repayLuke 14:12-23

Judge the poor fairlyc .

Exodus 23:6Deuteronomy 24:17

Show mercy to the poord .

Daniel 4:25-27

Those who do not defend the poor e . will be judged

Jeremiah 5:27-29

1 . Sin of Sodom, not helping the poorEzekiel 16:49

2 . Example of leader who did not defend poorIsaiah 1:23

How we treat the poor reflects f . upon the Lord

Proverbs 14:31Proverbs 17:5


PooR

God’s part with the iii . poor

Lord provides for/protects the a . poor and needy

Deuteronomy 10:18Job 5:15Psalm 9:18Psalm 10:14Psalm 12:5Psalm 34:6Psalm 35:10Psalm 40:17Psalm 68:6Psalm 68:10Psalm 69:33Psalm 102:17Psalm 107:4Psalm 109:31Psalm 113:7Psalm 132:15Psalm 140:12Psalm 146:7Psalm 146:9Psalm 147:6Proverbs 15:25Isaiah 11:4Isaiah 14:30Isaiah 25:4Isaiah 41:17Jeremiah 20:13

1 . Prayer for Lord to help the poorPsalm 72:4, 10, 12-15 Psalm 74:21Psalm 82:3-4Psalm 109:21-22

2 . Humanity’s view of God’s part and the poorJob 24:2-12, 14

God’s perspective of the poorb .

Revelation 2:9Revelation 3:17-18

1 . Lord chose weak to shame the strong1 Corinthians 1:26-27

2 . Lord made all peopleProverbs 22:2Proverbs 29:13

3 . Humanity’s perspective of poorEcclesiastes 6:8

Problems and iv . benefits for poor

Problems for the poora .

1 . Poor have few friendsProverbs 14:20Proverbs 19:4Proverbs 19:7

2 . Poor suffer injusticeProverbs 13:23

3 . Poor relate to rich meeklyProverbs 18:23

4 . Poor serve richProverbs 22:7

5 . Poor are ignoredEcclesiastes 9:14-16

6 . PovertyProverbs 10:15

7 . Prayer not to be poorProverbs 30:7-9

Benefits for poorb .

1 . Poor are called blessedLuke 6:20, 24

2 . Poor are rich in faithJames 2:5

3 . Gospel is preached to the poorIsaiah 61:1Matthew 11:2-5Luke 4:18Luke 7:22

4 . Poor will not be kidnapped for richesProverbs 13:8


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5 . Poor who know the Lord will be comforted in heavenLuke 16:19-25

6 . Poor can glory as children of GodJames 1:9-10

7 . During restoration of Israel, poor will benefitIsaiah 29:19

8 . Poor, but wise, understand the richProverbs 28:11

9 . Things poverty better thanProverbs 19:1Proverbs 19:22Proverbs 28:6

Examples of poorv . 1 Samuel 18:23Psalm 70:5Psalm 86:1Lamentations 1:11Luke 2:22-241 Corinthians 4:11-12 2 Corinthians 6:4-5, 10

2 Corinthians 11:27 Philippians 4:11-14

Poor/rich in churcha .


Giving to the poorvi .

Return of landa .

Leviticus 25:11-13

Laws regarding poor becoming b . slaves

Leviticus 25:39-54

1 . Not obeying laws resulted in judgementJeremiah 34:13-17

Miscellaneousvii .

Things that make a person poora .

Proverbs 13:18Proverbs 20:13Proverbs 21:17Proverbs 23:20-21

No poor in land if people fully b . obeyed

Deuteronomy 15:4-5

Only poor left in defeated landc .

2 Kings 24:142 Kings 25:12Jeremiah 39:10Jeremiah 40:7Jeremiah 52:15

Other areas addressing poor: »Work (122), Lending (129), Partiality (134)


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Biblical perspective i . of possessions

Lord’s perspective of richesa .

Revelation 2:9

1 . People’s perspective of possessionsJob 5:5Job 15:29Job 20:10, 15, 18-20, 26, 28 Job 21:13, 16Job 22:23-25Job 27:13, 16-17Job 36:11Job 36:19Ecclesiastes 7:11-12

We take nothing with us when we b . die

Psalm 49:16-20Ecclesiastes 5:13-151 Timothy 6:7Psalm 39:6

you cannot buy redemption for c . your soul

Psalm 49:5-8Proverbs 11:4Matthew 16:26Mark 8:36-37Luke 9:25

Riches produce many “friends”d .


Wealth is fleetinge .

Proverbs 23:4-5Hebrews 11:24-261 Peter 1:71 Peter 1:18

All possessions are nothing f . compared to knowing Jesus

Philippians 3:7-8

Riches are uncertaing .

1 Timothy 6:17

1 . Riches useless apart from the LordEcclesiastes 2:4-11

Things more valuable than richesh .

Job 28:15-19Psalm 37:16Psalm 119:14Psalm 119:72Psalm 119:127Proverbs 3:13-16Proverbs 8:10-11Proverbs 8:18-21Proverbs 15:16Proverbs 16:8Proverbs 16:16Proverbs 16:19Proverbs 19:1Proverbs 20:15Proverbs 22:1Proverbs 28:6

Much required from those who i . have been given much

Luke 12:48

Blessings of wealthii .

Righteous will be rewarded with a . prosperity


Wealth for person who meditates b . on Word of God

Psalm 1:1-3

The prosperous will worship the c . Lord

Psalm 22:29

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RICHES CoNTINUED

Praying for prosperityd .

Psalm 106:5Psalm 122:6-7Psalm 128:53 John 2

1 . Rich godly peopleGenesis 12:5 Genesis 13:2Genesis 15:13-14Genesis 24:1Genesis 24:16Genesis 24:35Genesis 26:12-14Genesis 30:43Genesis 33:11Genesis 41:42Genesis 45:13Genesis 46:6Genesis 47:27Joshua 22:8Ruth 2:12 Samuel 1:241 Kings 10:4, 71 Kings 3:11-131 Chronicles 29:231 Chronicles 29:282 Chronicles 1:11-12 2 Chronicles 9:222 Chronicles 17:52 Chronicles 17:11-122 Chronicles 18:12 Chronicles 32:27-30Nehemiah 9:25Job 1:3Daniel 3:30Matthew 27:571 Corinthians 4:8, 11-12 Philippians 4:11-18

Lord delights in prosperity of His e . servants

Psalm 35:27

Not all will prosperf .

Hebrews 11:36-40

Jesus is worthy to receive richesg .

Revelation 5:12

The wise can become richh .

Proverbs 14:24

How wealth is acquiredi .

Proverbs 24:3-4

1 . Things that keep people from wealthProverbs 21:17Proverbs 22:16

Dangers of wealthiii .

Loving wealtha .

Psalm 62:10

Prideb .

Ezekiel 28:4-51 Timothy 6:17

1 . Rich should not be proud because life is shortJames 1:9-11

2 . Boast in Lord not richesJeremiah 9:23-24

Riches afford a sense of securityc .

Proverbs 10:15Proverbs 18:11Psalm 30:6-7

1 . Those who trust in richesPsalm 49:10-12

Wealth tends to separate peopled .

Genesis 13:5-11Genesis 26:12-16Genesis 36:6-7Isaiah 5:8

1 . Riches can separate Christians1 Corinthians 11:18-22


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Riches are deceitful/can choke e . fruitfulness

Proverbs 11:18Matthew 13:4-5, 7, 22Mark 4:2-3, 7, 18-19Luke 8:7, 14

Hard for rich to enter Kingdomf .

Matthew 19:16-26 Mark 10:17-27Luke 18:28-30

1 . Rich who do not know Lord will be separated from Him for eternityLuke 16:19-25

Rich think they are wiseg .

Proverbs 28:11

How the rich treat the poorh .

Proverbs 18:23Proverbs 22:7James 2:6-7

Wealth can contribute to forgetting i . the Lord

Deuteronomy 6:10-12 Deuteronomy 8:9-18Deuteronomy 31:20Proverbs 30:7-9Jeremiah 22:21-22Revelation 3:17-18

Wealth creates envyj .

Genesis 26:12-14, 16Genesis 31:1

Curses of wealthiv .

Curse of kidnappinga .

Proverbs 13:8

Curse of lack of sleepb .

Ecclesiastes 5:12

Woes pronounced upon the richc .

Luke 6:24James 5:1-5

Why do the wicked v . prosper?Psalm 10:3-5Psalm 37:1-2, 7, 9-11Psalm 73:1-20Proverbs 11:16Jeremiah 12:1-2

Ungodly richa .

1 Samuel 25:2Esther 1:4Esther 5:11Isaiah 2:7Ezekiel 27:33Daniel 11:2Luke 19:2

Commanded not to seek prosperity b . of particular people

Deuteronomy 23:6Ezra 9:12

Wrong way to vi . prosper

Some prosper by sinning without a . acknowledging sin

Hosea 12:8Zechariah 11:5

Some act religious to prosper »Judges 17:13

Miscellaneousvii . Proverbs 2:4Ecclesiastes 10:20


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People sometimes deceive as to a . their financial status

Proverbs 13:7

Money used to illustrate the value b . of the Kingdom of God

Matthew 13:44-46

Righteous living equated with c . silver

Proverbs 10:20

Judgement on wealthy, ungodly d . nations

Isaiah 15:7Jeremiah 51:13Ezekiel 27:3, 12-27Hosea 10:1-2Zephaniah 1:11, 13, 18Zechariah 9:3-4

The king was not to become too e . rich

Deuteronomy 17:16-17

1 . Kings disobeyed command not to become too rich1 Kings 4:261 Kings 10:14-282 Chronicles 1:14-17 2 Chronicles 9:8-27

Prophecyf .

Psalm 45:12Isaiah 39:2, 4-6Isaiah 60:5-6, 9, 11Isaiah 61:6-7Haggai 2:7Zechariah 1:17Zechariah 7:7Revelation 6:15-16Revelation 13:16-17 Revelation 17:4Revelation 18:3Revelation 18:11-19

Prospects of wealth used as g . motivation

Genesis 34:10-12Genesis 34:21, 231 Samuel 17:25


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Businessa .

1 Kings 10:29Proverbs 20:14James 4:13-15

Financial consequences of adulteryb .


Human heartc .

Proverbs 23:6-8Ezekiel 33:31James 3:14-16James 4:2-32 Peter 2:3

Old Testament law concerning d . marriage

Deuteronomy 21:14

Some have no concern with moneye .

Isaiah 13:172 Samuel 21:4

Miscellaneousf .

Ruth 3:10Proverbs 11:26Proverbs 12:9Proverbs 23:23Isaiah 53:9Matthew 13:52Mark 5:25-26Acts 22:28

Do not fine the righteousg .

Proverbs 17:26

Lord’s judgementh .

Isaiah 7:23Isaiah 23:18

The Messiah will prosperi .

Isaiah 52:13Isaiah 53:10

A relationship with the Lord cannot j . be bought

Isaiah 55:1-2

Unfaithfulness equated with k . harlotry

Ezekiel 16:33-34

Laws concerning the priests and l . the land

Ezekiel 48:14

Lord valued little by ungodlym .

Zechariah 11:12-13

More given to one who has; all n . taken from one who has not

Mark 4:24-25

Money used to illustrate angelic o . joy of salvation

Luke 15:8-10

View of ownership in the early p . church

Acts 2:44-45Acts 4:32-37

People coming to know Lord give q . up costly evil things

Acts 19:18-19

Vindicationr .

Genesis 20:16

Spoils, plunders .

Genesis 34:27-291 Samuel 17:53

MISCELLANEoUS


MISCELLANEoUS CoNTINUED

1 Kings 20:1-6, 82 Kings 14:12, 142 Chronicles 20:25Ezra 9:7Esther 8:11Esther 9:5, 10Isaiah 10:5-6Isaiah 10:12-14Ezekiel 26:12Ezekiel 30:4Hosea 13:15Amos 3:11obadiah 1:13obadiah 1:6, 11Micah 4:13Nahum 2:9-10Nahum 3:1Habakkuk 2:6-8Zephaniah 1:11, 13, 18 Zephaniah 2:9

Lifestylet .

2 Corinthians 8:13-15 1 Timothy 2:9

Restitutionu .

Exodus 21:18-19Exodus 21:22Exodus 21:28-30Exodus 21:32-36

Leadersv .

1 Samuel 8:10-11, 14-17Ezekiel 45:7-8 ,

Prophecyw .

Jeremiah 32:6-7, 9, 14-15 Jeremiah 32:25Ezekiel 7:11-13, 19Ezekiel 38:10-13Daniel 11:24Daniel 11:38Daniel 11:43Zechariah 14:1-2Zechariah 14:14Luke 17:28

2 Timothy 3:1-2Revelation 6:6Revelation 6:15-16Revelation 9:20-21Revelation 13:16-17 Revelation 17:4Revelation 18:3Revelation 18:11-19

Dishonest people in church/x . religious settings

Jeremiah 7:5-9, 11Micah 3:11Matthew 21:12-13Mark 11:15-17Luke 19:45-46John 2:14-162 Corinthians 12:141 Timothy 3:2-31 Timothy 3:81 Timothy 6:5-6Titus 1:10-111 Peter 5:1-2

Perspectivey .

1 . One who loves money will never get enoughEcclesiastes 5:10-11

2 . Miscellaneous versesSong of Solomon 8:7 Isaiah 24:2Isaiah 52:3Lamentations 4:1-2Matthew 22:5 Luke 12:13-15Luke 16:1-14Acts 8:18-241 Corinthians 10:332 Corinthians 6:4, 10Colossians 3:1-51 Timothy 4:4Hebrews 10:34Hebrews 11:24-261 John 2:15-17

3 . Good in spite of money offered for evil2 Samuel 18:11-12


4 . Mercenary1 Kings 15:16-202 Kings 16:5, 8-92 Chronicles 16:2-4

5 . LitigationIsaiah 59:2, 4Matthew 5:25-26Matthew 5:40Luke 6:29-30Luke 12:58-591 Corinthians 6:1-8

6 . The wicked oppose the work of God when it costs them moneyActs 16:16-19Acts 19:24-27

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