On Money and Life

Things to think and act on:

 
"And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;  That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye many have lack of nothing." ~ 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

"Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship." ~ Benjamin Franklin

"A penny saved is a penny earned." ~ Benjamin Franklin

"Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest." ~ Proverbs 6:6-8

"Don't put all your eggs in one basket."

"Cast thy bread upon the waters, for thou shalt find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, and also to eight, for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth." ~ Ecclesiastes 11:1-2

"Be you diligent to know the state of thy flocks, And look well to thy herds: for riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation? ~ Proverbs 27:23-24

"But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?  My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth." ~ 1 John 3:17-18

"But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out." ~ 1 Timothy 6:6-8

"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. But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness." ~ 1 Timothy 6:10-11

"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? So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." ~ Luke 12:20-21

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning." ~  James 1:17

"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." ~ Philippians 4:19