- For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ… (2 Corinthians 10:3-5)
- “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” (Matthew 6:24)
- For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. (1 Timothy 6:10)
- For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. (1 Timothy 6:7)
- Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. (1 John 2:15)
- The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.
The world and all its people belong to him. (Psalm 24:1) - So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? (Luke 16:11)
- “What sorrow awaits you Pharisees! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore justice and the love of God. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things. (Luke 11:42)