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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 .
Proverbs 19:1Proverbs 19:22Proverbs 28:12
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Corinthians 6:9-10
1 . Covetous person is an idolaterEphesians 5:3, 5
Do not associate with a covetous c . believer
1 Corinthians 5:9-11
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 .
1 Corinthians 11:18-22
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 .
Proverbs 14:20Proverbs 19:4
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
Proverbs 13:21Proverbs 15:6
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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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 .
Proverbs 5:10Proverbs 6:35Proverbs 29:3
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
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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
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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