Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? Cross References 1 Samuel 2:8 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD's, and upon them He has set the world. Job 34:19 who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands. Proverbs 13:7 One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. Isaiah 14:32 What answer will be given to the envoys of that nation? "The LORD has founded Zion, where His afflicted people will find refuge." Isaiah 29:19 The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 25:34 Then the King will say to those on His right, 'Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Luke 12:21 This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God." 1 Corinthians 1:27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. James 1:16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. James 1:19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, Revelation 2:9 I know your affliction and your poverty--though you are rich! And I am aware of the slander of those who falsely claim to be Jews, but are in fact a synagogue of Satan. Treasury of Scripture Listen, my beloved brothers, Has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to them that love him? Hearken. Judges 9:7 1 Kings 22:28 Job 34:10 Hath not. James 1:9 Isaiah 14:32 Isaiah 29:19 rich. Proverbs 8:17-21 Luke 12:21 1 Corinthians 3:21-23 heirs. Matthew 5:3 Matthew 25:34 Luke 12:32 the. James 1:12 Exodus 20:6 1 Samuel 2:30 |