1 Timothy 6:6-19 · KJV

^{1 Timothy 6:6} But godliness with contentment is great gain.

^{1 Timothy 6:7} For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

^{1 Timothy 6:8} And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

^{1 Timothy 6:9} But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

^{1 Timothy 6:10} For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

^{1 Timothy 6:11} But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

^{1 Timothy 6:12} Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

^{1 Timothy 6:13} I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;

^{1 Timothy 6:14} That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

^{1 Timothy 6:15} Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

^{1 Timothy 6:16} Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

^{1 Timothy 6:17} Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

^{1 Timothy 6:18} That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

^{1 Timothy 6:19} Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

Luke 12:13-21 · KJV

^{Luke 12:13} And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.

^{Luke 12:14} And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

^{Luke 12:15} And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

^{Luke 12:16} And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

^{Luke 12:17} And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?

^{Luke 12:18} And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.

^{Luke 12:19} And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

^{Luke 12:20} But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

^{Luke 12:21} So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

2 Corinthians 9:6-8 · KJV

^{2 Corinthians 9:6} But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

^{2 Corinthians 9:7} Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

^{2 Corinthians 9:8} And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: