Thursday, January 12, 2012

God's perspective on wealth...

Here is the non-comprehensive list on passages and verses, God's words, about wealth, what we should do with it, the sins related to it, etc. I am sure there are a lot more out there.. feel free to leave more of them in the comment section below.

These are some of the verses that are challenging and changing me. Ouch is all this little American girl has to say... and then i beg Him ....help me to see everything through Your eyes!


God provides for us
God provides Manna, Quail, and water for the Israelites in the desert Exodus 16:9-21, 31-32, 17:1-7
God provides water for the Israelites Numbers 20:1-11, 21:16-20
God sends help to the Israelites Joshua 5:13-6:27
God provided for Ruth and Naomi Ruth
God works through Saul to defeat the Ammonites 1 Samuel 11
God provides for Elijah 1 Kings 17:1-7
God provides water 2 Kings 2:19-22
God provides for the widow 2 Kings 4:1-7
God provides food for his prophets 2 Kings 4:38-44
I have everything I need in God. Psalm 23
My help comes from the Lord Psalm 121
What if the Lord had not been on our side Psalm 124

The Lord’s promises are pure, like silver refined in a furnace, purified seven times over.  Therefore, Lord, we know you will protect the oppressed, preserving them forever from this lying generation, even though the wicked strut about, and evil is praised throughout the land. Psalm 12:6-8
Praise the Lord! For he has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. The Lord gives his people strength. He is a safe fortress for his anointed king. Psalm 28:6-8
Trust in the Lord and do good.  Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Psalm 37:3-4
Day by day the Lord takes care of the innocent, and they will receive an inheritance that lasts forever. They will not be disgraced in hard times; even in famine they will have more than enough. Psalm 37:18-19
Once I was young, and now I am old. Yet I have never seen the godly abandoned or their children begging for bread. The godly always give generous loans to others, and their children are a blessing. Turn from evil and do good, and you will live in the land forever. For the Lord loves justice, and he will never abandon the godly. He will keep them safe forever. Psalm 37:25-28a
God is my helper.  Psalm 54:4
Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. Psalm 55:22
He gives the childless woman a family, making her a happy mother. Psalm 113:9
Let my soul be at rest again, for the Lord has been good to me. He has saved me from death,  my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. Psalm 116:7-8
I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word. Psalm 130:5
He gives food to the wild animals and feeds the young ravens when they cry. Psalm 147:9
The Lord will not let the godly go hungry, but he refuses to satisfy the craving of the wicked. Proverbs 10:3
The godly eat to their hearts’ content. Proverbs 13:25

Everything belongs to God
Joash does God's will with His money 2 Kings 12
The Levities, caretakers of God's money Ezra 8:24-34
Job didn't trust in money Job 31:24-28
God owns everything Psalm 50:9-15
Don't desire their delicacies Proverbs 23:6-8
Everything is Mine Isaiah 66:1-2
Wealth used for evil Micah 2:1-3
Wealth by unjust means Habakkuk 2:5-9,12-14
Wealth never fills you Haggai 1:3-6, (11?)
God asks for tithes and offerings Malachi 3:6-11
Trust God and not money Matthew 6:19-34
Pay taxes (give to Ceaser) Matthew 17:24-27, 22:15-22, Mark 12:13-17
A camel through the eye of a needle Matthew 19:16-30
Love God more than money (story of the guy came to ask Jesus what he must do - sell everything) Mark 10: 17-31
Give your all (Widow) Mark 12:41-44, Luke 21:1-4
Women give to support Jesus and his disciples Luke 8:1-3
Don't store up earthly wealth make your riches in your heavenly relationship Luke 12:13-22
Don't worry about material possessions       Luke 12:22-34
Don't be like the people who do not know God but be faithful with the little things (money). How you value it will and use it will help you in the eternal life with Jesus. Luke 16:1-15
The fate of a man whose god was money (Abraham was rich as well and he went to heaven… so being rich won't keep you from heaven but money being your god will.) Luke 16:19-31
It all will be fading away soon Luke 21:5-6
Support those who are sent 1 Corinthians 9, 1 Corinthians 16:1-4
Give generously       2 Corinthians 8:1-15, 2 Corinthians 9
Support your teachers of the bible Galatians 6:6, 1 Timothy 5:17:18
Being content whether you have a lot or a little Philippians 4:10-14
Where true wealth is found 1 Timothy 6:6-10
Don't trust in your money 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Don't love money Hebrews 13:5-6
Wealth fades away James 1:9-11, 5:1-6

It is better to be godly and have little than to be evil and rich. For the strength of the wicked will be shattered, but the Lord takes care of the godly. Psalm 37: 16-17
Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! Psalm 119:36
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. Then he will fill your barns with grain,and your vats will overflow with good wine. Proverbs 3:9-10
The earnings of the godly enhance their lives, but evil people squander their money on sin. Proverbs 10:16
The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. Proverbs 10:22
A gracious woman gains respect,  but ruthless men gain only wealth. Proverbs 11:16
Evil people get rich for the moment, but the reward of the godly will last. Proverbs 11:18
Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch,  but the diligent make use of everything they find. Proverbs 12:27
Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time. Proverbs 13:11
Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty! Wealth is a crown for the wise; the effort of fools yields only foolishness. Proverbs 14:23-24
There is treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble. Proverbs 15:6
Greed brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live. Proverbs 15:27
When people’s lives please the Lord, even their enemies are at peace with them. Proverbs 16:8
Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and a fool. Proverbs 19:1
Wealth makes many “friends”; poverty drives them all away. Proverbs 19:4
Wealth created by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap. Proverbs 21:6
Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give! Proverbs 21:26
Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold. Proverbs 22:1
The rich and poor have this in common: The Lord made them both. Proverbs 22:2
The lazy person claims, “There’s a lion out there! If I go outside, I might be killed!” Proverbs 22:13
Don’t agree to guarantee another person’s debt or put up security for someone else. If you can’t pay it, even your bed will be snatched from under you. Proverbs 22:26-27
Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich.  Be wise enough to know when to quit. In the blink of an eye wealth disappears, for it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle. Proverbs 23:4-5
Do your planning and prepare your fields before building your house. Proverbs 24:27
Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and rich. Proverbs 28:6
Rich people may think they are wise, but a poor person with discernment can see right through them. Proverbs 28:11
Greedy people try to get rich quick but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty. Proverbs 28:22
Greed causes fighting; trusting the Lord leads to prosperity. Proverbs 28:25
No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. Matthew 6:24
No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. Luke 16:13
But don’t be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man can give you. John 6:27
You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully. 2 Corinthians 9:7
For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. 1 Timothy 6:10
The trustworthy person will get a rich reward, but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble. Proverbs 28:20

God values the eternal not the things that will pass away
Greedy Gehazi 2 Kings 5:20-27
Don't Trust in your wealth Psalm 49
The Warrior puts his trust in Wealth Psalm 52
Generous will prosper Proverbs 11: 24-26,28
Grant me these prayers Proverbs 30:7-9
Never Satisfied Leech Proverbs 30:15-16
Judah puts their trust in mere humans and wealth and not in God Isaiah 2:5-22
Her eyes are on her appearance and not on God - Israel’s next Top Model Isaiah 3:16-24
The successful city of Tyre was brought down Isaiah 23
Babylon puts her trust in herself Isaiah 47
Like chasing the wind Ecclesiastes 1:8; 2:1-11,24-25
wealth will disappear - Only one thing really matters Ecclesiastes 5:10-17, 19-20; 6:9
Give generously Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Fat cows of Samaria Amos 4:1-3
Girls should be concerned with the inward 1 Timothy 2:9-12

You must not covet your neighbor’s wife. You must not covet your neighbor’s house or land, male or female servant, ox or donkey, or anything else that belongs to your neighbor. Deuteronomy 5:21
Don’t make your living by extortion or put your hope in stealing. And if your wealth increases, don’t make it the center of your life. Psalm 62:10
 Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. Psalm 119:37
Tainted wealth has no lasting value, but right living can save your life. Proverbs 10:2
Riches won’t help on the day of judgment, but right living can save you from death. Proverbs 11:4
Some who are poor pretend to be rich; others who are rich pretend to be poor. Proverbs 13:7
Better to have little, with fear for the Lord, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil. Proverbs 15:16
Better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder with the proud. Proverbs 16:19
Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city. Proverbs 16:32
The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. Proverbs 18:11
Stolen bread tastes sweet, but it turns to gravel in the mouth. Proverbs 20:17
Those who love pleasure become poor; those who love wine and luxury will never be rich. Proverbs 21:17
The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get. Proverbs 21:20
Give to those who ask, and don’t turn away from those who want to borrow. Matthew 5:42

God wants you to give
God asks Israelites to Give to those in Need Deuteronomy 15:7-11
David shares with others 1 Samuel 30:18-31

You must set aside a tithe of your crops, one-tenth of all the crops you harvest each year. 23 Bring this tithe to the designated place of worship—the place the Lord your God chooses for his name to be honored—and eat it there in his presence. This applies to your tithes of grain, new wine, olive oil, and the firstborn males of your flocks and herds. Doing this will teach you always to fear the Lord your God. Deuteronomy 14:22-23
They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. Psalm 112:9
And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35
And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. Hebrews 13:16

God helps the poor, widows, oppressed and orphans
Rescue the poor and helpless Psalm 82:3-4
History of our faithful God Psalm 107
Speak up Proverbs 31:8-9
What sorrow awaits those who hurt the poor Isaiah 10:1-4
The Lord answers their cries WATER WELL Isaiah 41:17-20
Evil exists there for oppression exists Ecclesiastes 4:1-3
God is furious with those who rob the poor Amos 8:4-8
Give in secret for God rather than man Matthew 6:1-4
Jesus helps the person in need, the Religious leaders are more concerned with their traditions Mark 3:1-6
Jesus heals the deaf man Mark 7:31-37
Jesus heals the blind man Mark 8:22-26
Serve as if you were serving Jesus Mark 9:38-41
Take care of the widows 1 Timothy 5:3-8
Faith without works is dead James 2:14-17
Do not exploit widows or orphans. If you do and they cry out to me, then I will surely help them. Exodus 22:22-23
The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you. Sing praises to the Lord who reigns in Jerusalem. Tell the world about his unforgettable deeds. For he who avenges murder cares for the helpless. He does not ignore the cries of those who suffer. Psalm 9:9-12
The helpless put their trust in you. You defend the orphans. Psalm 10:14b
 For he has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy.  He has not turned his back on them, but has listened to their cries for help. The poor will eat and be satisfied. All who seek the Lord will praise him. Their hearts will rejoice with everlasting joy. Psalm 22:24,26
Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close. Psalm 27:10
With every bone in my body I will praise him: “Lord, who can compare with you? Who else rescues the helpless from the strong? Who else protects the helpless and poor from those who rob them?” Psalm 35:10
Father to the fatherless, defender of widows this is God, whose dwelling is holy. Psalm 68:5
God places the lonely in families. Psalm 68:6a
Help him to defend the poor,  to rescue the children of the needy, and to crush their oppressors. May they fear you as long as the sun shines, as long as the moon remains in the sky. Yes, forever! Psalm 72:4-5
But I will give repeated thanks to the Lord, praising him to everyone. For he stands beside the needy, ready to save them from those who condemn them. Psalm 109:30-31
I know the Lord will help those they persecute, he will give justice to the poor. Psalm 140:12
Blessed are those who help the poor. Proverbs 14:21b
Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,  but helping the poor honors him. Proverbs 14:31
The Lord protects the property of widows. Proverbs 15:25b
Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished. Proverbs 17:5
If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord and he will repay you! Proverbs 19:17
Those who shut their ears to the cries of the poor will be ignored in their own time of need. Proverbs 21:14
Those who plant injustice will harvest disaster, and their reign of terror will come to an end. Proverbs 22:8
Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor. Proverbs 22:9
 A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor or by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty. Proverbs 22:16
Don’t rob the poor just because you can, or exploit the needy in court. For the Lord is their defender. He will ruin anyone who ruins them. Proverbs 22:22-23
Don’t cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers; don’t take the land of defenseless orphans. For their Redeemer is strong; he himself will bring their charges against you. Proverbs 23:10-11
A poor person who oppresses the poor is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops. Proverbs 28:3
Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed. Proverbs 28:27
The godly care about the rights of the poor; the wicked don’t care at all. Proverbs 29:7
The poor and the oppressor have this in common, the Lord gives sight to the eyes of both. Proverbs 29:13
Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows. Isaiah 1:17
When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. Romans 12:13
Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. James 1:27



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