“But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is He that giveth thee power to get wealth.” Deut. 8:18.
23. How may all, rich and poor, honor God?
“Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the first-fruits of all thine increase.” Prov. 3:9.
24. What caution is given concerning riches?
“If riches increase, set not your heart upon them.” Ps. 62:10.
25. Can riches be retained to men's hurt?
“There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt.” Eccl. 5:13.
26. What charge is given to the rich?
“Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.” 1 Tim. 6:17-19.
27. What makes rich without adding sorrow?