Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself. Cross References Matthew 6:19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. Mark 4:19 but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. 1 Timothy 6:9 Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: "Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you." Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; Proverbs 3:7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Proverbs 15:27 He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live. Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished. Treasury of Scripture Labor not to be rich: cease from your own wisdom. labour Proverbs 28:20 John 6:27 1 Timothy 6:8-10 cease Proverbs 3:5 Proverbs 26:12 Isaiah 5:21 |