15 And to the people he said, "Take heed and guard yourselves from all covetousness, for a mans life does not consist in the abundance of the things which he possesses."
9 Those who desire to be rich fall into the snares of temptation and many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
21 "For wherever your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
21 "Well done, good and faithful slave, replied his master; You have been faithful over many things. Enter into your masters joy.
7 Render to all their dues; taxes to whom taxes, customs to whom customs, respect to whom respect, and homage to whom homage is due.
17 Charge the rich of this world not to be supercilious, nor to trust in uncertain riches, but in God, who provides all things richly for our use.
6 This too, is the reason why you pay taxes; because the authorities are ministers of Gods service, attending continually upon this very thing.
5 Let your life be untainted by love of money; be content with such things as you have; for God himself has said, I will never leave thee; I will never forsake thee.