1. Simply the World's System
1.1. Scripture
1.1.1. Proverbs 13:22
1.1.1.1. A good man leaves an inheritance [of moral stability and goodness] to his children's children, and the wealth of the sinner [finds its way eventually] into the hands of the righteous, for whom it was laid up.
1.1.2. Ecclesiastes 2:26
1.1.2.1. For to the person who pleases Him God gives wisdom and knowledge and joy; but to the sinner He gives the work of gathering and heaping up, that he may give to one who pleases God. This also is vanity and a striving after the wind and a feeding on it.
1.1.3. James 5:1-3
1.1.3.1. COME NOW, you rich [people], weep aloud and lament over the miseries (the woes) that are surely coming upon you. Your abundant wealth has rotted and is ruined, and your [many] garments have become moth-eaten. Your gold and silver are completely rusted through, and their rust will be testimony against you and it will devour your flesh as if it were fire. You have heaped together treasure for the last days.
1.1.4. Exodus 22:1
1.1.4.1. IF A man steals an ox or sheep and kills or sells it, he shall pay five oxen for an ox, or four sheep for a sheep.
1.1.5. Psalm 79:12
1.1.5.1. And return into the bosom of our neighbors sevenfold the taunts with which they have taunted and scoffed at You, O Lord!
1.1.6. Proverbs 6:30-31
1.1.6.1. Men do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy himself when he is hungry; But if he is found out, he must restore seven times [what he stole]; he must give the whole substance of his house [if necessary--to meet his fine].
1.1.7. Proverbs 22:22-23
1.1.7.1. Rob not the poor [being tempted by their helplessness], neither oppress the afflicted at the gate [where the city court is held], For the Lord will plead their cause and deprive of life those who deprive [the poor or afflicted].
1.1.8. Exodus 3:21-22
1.1.8.1. And I will give this people favor and respect in the sight of the Egyptians; and it shall be that when you go, you shall not go empty-handed. But every woman shall [insistently] solicit of her neighbor and of her that may be residing at her house jewels and articles of silver and gold, and garments, which you shall put on your sons and daughters; and you shall strip the Egyptians [of belongings due to you].
1.1.9. Exodus 12:36
1.1.9.1. The Lord gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they gave them what they asked. And they stripped the Egyptians [of those things].
1.1.10. 2 Chronicles 20:25
1.1.10.1. When Jehoshaphat and his people came to take the spoil, they found among them much cattle, goods, garments, and precious things which they took for themselves, more than they could carry away, so much they were three days in gathering the spoil.
1.1.11. 2 Kings 7:8
1.1.11.1. And when these lepers came to the edge of the camp, they went into one tent and ate and drank, and carried away silver, gold, and clothing, and went and hid them [in the darkness]. Then they entered another tent and carried from there also and went and hid it.
1.1.12. Joshua 12:1
1.1.12.1. NOW THESE are the kings of the land whom the Israelites defeated and whose land they took possession of east of the Jordan, from the river Arnon to Mount Hermon, and all the Arabah eastward:
1.1.13. Joshua 13:1
1.1.13.1. NOW JOSHUA was old and gone far in years [over 100], and the Lord said to him, You have grown old and are gone far in years, and very much of the land still remains to be possessed.
1.1.14. Isaiah 53:12
1.1.14.1. Therefore will I divide Him a portion with the great [kings and rulers], and He shall divide the spoil with the mighty, because He poured out His life unto death, and [He let Himself] be regarded as a criminal and be numbered with the transgressors; yet He bore [and took away] the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors (the rebellious).
1.1.15. 1 Samuel 30:19
1.1.15.1. Nothing was missing, small or great, sons or daughters, spoil or anything that had been taken; David recovered all.
1.1.16. Isaiah 61:5
1.1.16.1. Aliens shall stand [ready] and feed your flocks, and foreigners shall be your plowmen and your vinedressers.
1.1.17. Isaiah 60:5
1.1.17.1. Then you shall see and be radiant, and your heart shall thrill and tremble with joy [at the glorious deliverance] and be enlarged; because the abundant wealth of the [Dead] Sea shall be turned to you, unto you shall the nations come with their treasures.
2. Angels
2.1. Scripture
2.1.1. Psalms 103:20-21
2.1.1.1. Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, you His angels, you mighty ones who do His commandments, hearkening to the voice of His word. Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, all you His hosts, you His ministers who do His pleasure.
2.1.2. Hebrews 1:14
2.1.2.1. Are not the angels all ministering spirits (servants) sent out in the service [of God for the assistance] of those who are to inherit salvation?
2.1.3. 2 Kings 6:17
2.1.3.1. Then Elisha prayed, Lord, I pray You, open his eyes that he may see. And the Lord opened the young man's eyes, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
3. Wildlife
3.1. Scripture
3.1.1. 1 Kings 17:4-6
3.1.1.1. You shall drink of the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there. So he did according to the word of the Lord; he went and dwelt by the brook Cherith, east of the Jordan. And the ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning and bread and flesh in the evening, and he drank of the brook.
3.1.2. Matthew 17:27
3.1.2.1. However, in order not to give offense and cause them to stumble [that is, to cause them to judge unfavorably and unjustly] go down to the sea and throw in a hook. Take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth you will find there a shekel. Take it and give it to them to pay the temple tax for Me and for yourself.
3.1.3. Genesis 22:13-14
3.1.3.1. Then Abraham looked up and glanced around, and behold, behind him was a ram caught in a thicket by his horns. And Abraham went and took the ram and offered it up for a burnt offering and an ascending sacrifice instead of his son! So Abraham called the name of that place The Lord Will Provide. And it is said to this day, On the mount of the Lord it will be provided.
3.1.4. Psalm 50:10
3.1.4.1. For every beast of the forest is Mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills or upon the mountains where thousands are.
4. Because the Lord Need it
4.1. Scripture
4.1.1. Mark 14:13-16
4.1.1.1. And He sent two of His disciples and said to them, Go into the city, and a man carrying an [earthen] jar or pitcher of water will meet you; follow him. And whatever [house] he enters, say to the master of the house, The Teacher says: Where is My guest room, where I may eat the Passover [supper] with My disciples? And he will [himself] show you a large upper room, furnished [with carpets and with dining couches properly spread] and ready; there prepare for us. Then the disciples set out and came to the city and found [everything] just as He had told them; and they prepared the Passover.
4.1.2. Mark 11:2-3
4.1.2.1. And instructed them, Go into the village in front of you, and as soon as you enter it, you will find a colt tied, which has never been ridden by anyone; unfasten it and bring it [here]. If anyone asks you, Why are you doing this? answer, The Lord needs it, and He will send it back here presently.
5. Our Covenant Inheritance
5.1. Scripture
5.1.1. Galations 3:13-14
5.1.1.1. Christ purchased our freedom [redeeming us] from the curse (doom) of the Law [and its condemnation] by [Himself] becoming a curse for us, for it is written [in the Scriptures], Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree (is crucified); To the end that through [their receiving] Christ Jesus, the blessing [promised] to Abraham might come upon the Gentiles, so that we through faith might [all] receive [the realization of] the promise of the [Holy] Spirit.
5.1.2. Psalm 37:25
5.1.2.1. I have been young and now am old, yet have I not seen the [uncompromisingly] righteous forsaken or their seed begging bread.
5.1.3. Hebrews 6:12
5.1.3.1. In order that you may not grow disinterested and become [spiritual] sluggards, but imitators, behaving as do those who through faith (by their leaning of the entire personality on God in Christ in absolute trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness) and by practice of patient endurance and waiting are [now] inheriting the promises.
5.1.4. James 1:3-5
5.1.4.1. Be assured and understand that the trial and proving of your faith bring out endurance and steadfastness and patience. But let endurance and steadfastness and patience have full play and do a thorough work, so that you may be [people] perfectly and fully developed [with no defects], lacking in nothing If any of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask of the giving God [Who gives] to everyone liberally and ungrudgingly, without reproaching or faultfinding, and it will be given him.
5.1.5. Genesis 17:1-3
5.1.5.1. WHEN ABRAM was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, I am the Almighty God; walk and live habitually before Me and be perfect (blameless, wholehearted, complete). And I will make My covenant (solemn pledge) between Me and you and will multiply you exceedingly. Then Abram fell on his face, and God said to him,
5.1.6. Galatians 3:29
5.1.6.1. And if you belong to Christ [are in Him Who is Abraham's Seed], then you are Abraham's offspring and [spiritual] heirs according to promise.
5.1.7. Ephesians 1:10-11
5.1.7.1. [He planned] for the maturity of the times and the climax of the ages to unify all things and head them up and consummate them in Christ, [both] things in heaven and things on the earth. In Him we also were made [God's] heritage (portion) and we obtained an inheritance; for we had been foreordained (chosen and appointed beforehand) in accordance with His purpose, Who works out everything in agreement with the counsel and design of His [own] will,
5.1.8. Romans 8:16-17
5.1.8.1. The Spirit Himself [thus] testifies together with our own spirit, [assuring us] that we are children of God. And if we are [His] children, then we are [His] heirs also: heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ [sharing His inheritance with Him]; only we must share His suffering if we are to share His glory.
5.1.9. Psalm 37:18
5.1.9.1. The Lord knows the days of the upright and blameless, and their heritage will abide forever.
6. Earth's Resources
6.1. Scripture
6.1.1. Psalm 24:1
6.1.1.1. THE EARTH is the Lord's, and the fullness of it, the world and they who dwell in it.
6.1.2. Psalm 33:5
6.1.2.1. He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the loving-kindness of the Lord.
6.1.3. Psalm 67:5-6
6.1.3.1. Let the peoples praise You [turn away from their idols] and give thanks to You, O God; let all the peoples praise and give thanks to You! The earth has yielded its harvest [in evidence of God's approval]; God, even our own God, will bless us.
6.1.4. Psalm 85:11-12
6.1.4.1. Truth shall spring up from the earth, and righteousness shall look down from heaven. Yes, the Lord will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase.
6.1.5. Psalm 104:24
6.1.5.1. O Lord, how many and varied are Your works! In wisdom have You made them all; the earth is full of Your riches and Your creatures.
6.1.6. Deuteronomy 32:13
6.1.6.1. He made Israel ride on the high places of the earth, and he ate the increase of the field; and He made him suck honey out of the rock and oil out of the flinty rock,
6.1.7. Genesis 14:19
6.1.7.1. And he blessed him and said, Blessed (favored with blessings, made blissful, joyful) be Abram by God Most High, Possessor and Maker of heaven and earth,
6.1.8. Haggai 2:8
6.1.8.1. The silver is Mine and the gold is Mine, says the Lord of hosts.
6.1.9. Exodus 19:5
6.1.9.1. Now therefore, if you will obey My voice in truth and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own peculiar possession and treasure from among and above all peoples; for all the earth is Mine.
6.1.10. Psalm 116:16
6.1.10.1. O Lord, truly I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your handmaid; You have loosed my bonds.
7. Tithing
7.1. Scripture
7.1.1. Malachi 3:10
7.1.1.1. Malachi 3:10 10 Bring all the tithes (the whole tenth of your income) into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and prove Me now by it, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
7.1.2. Leviticus 27:30
7.1.2.1. Leviticus 27:30 30 And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’s; it is holy to the Lord.
7.1.3. Deuteronomy 26:1-2
7.1.3.1. Deuteronomy 26:1-2 1 WHEN YOU have come into the land which the Lord your God gives you as an inheritance and possess it and live in it, 2 You shall take some of the first of all the produce of the soil which you harvest from the land the Lord your God gives you and put it in a basket, and go to the place [the sanctuary] which the Lord your God has chosen as the abiding place for His Name [and His Presence].
7.1.4. Hebrews 7:8
7.1.4.1. Hebrews 7:8 8 Furthermore, here [in the Levitical priesthood] tithes are received by men who are subject to death; while there [in the case of Melchizedek], they are received by one of whom it is testified that he lives [perpetually].
7.1.5. Genesis 14:19-20
7.1.5.1. Genesis 14:19-20 19 And he blessed him and said, Blessed (favored with blessings, made blissful, joyful) be Abram by God Most High, Possessor and Maker of heaven and earth, 20 And blessed, praised, and glorified be God Most High, Who has given your foes into your hand! And [Abram] gave him a tenth of all [he had taken].
8. Miraculous Provision
8.1. Scripture
8.1.1. Deuteronomy 15:1-2
8.1.1.1. AT THE end of every seven years you shall grant a release. And this is the manner of the release: every creditor shall release that which he has lent to his neighbor; he shall not exact it of his neighbor, his brother, for the Lord's release is proclaimed.
8.1.2. Philemon 1:18-19
8.1.2.1. And if he has done you any wrong in any way or owes anything [to you], charge that to my account. I, Paul, write it with my own hand, I promise to repay it [in full]--and that is to say nothing [of the fact] that you owe me your very self!
8.1.3. 1 Samuel 17:25
8.1.3.1. And the Israelites said, Have you seen this man who has come out? Surely he has come out to defy Israel; and the man who kills him the king will enrich with great riches, and will give him his daughter and make his father's house free [from taxes and service] in Israel.
8.1.4. 1 Samuel 22:2
8.1.4.1. And everyone in distress or in debt or discontented gathered to him, and he became a commander over them. And there were with him about 400 men.
8.1.5. 2 Kings 4:7
8.1.5.1. Then she came and told the man of God. He said, Go, sell the oil and pay your debt, and you and your sons live on the rest.
8.1.6. 2 Kings 6:5-6
8.1.6.1. But as one was felling his beam, the axhead fell into the water; and he cried, Alas, my master, for it was borrowed!
8.1.7. Matthew 18:27
8.1.7.1. And his master's heart was moved with compassion, and he released him and forgave him [cancelling] the debt.
8.1.8. Matthew 6:12
8.1.8.1. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven (left, remitted, and let go of the debts, and have given up resentment against) our debtors.
8.1.9. Leviticus 25:10
8.1.9.1. And you shall hallow the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty throughout all the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for you; and each of you shall return to his ancestral possession [which through poverty he was compelled to sell], and each of you shall return to his family [from whom he was separated in bond service].
8.1.10. Nehemiah 5:3-4
8.1.10.1. Also some said, We are mortgaging our lands, vineyards, and houses to buy grain because of the scarcity. Others said, We have borrowed money on our fields and vineyards to pay the [Persian] king's heavy tax.
8.1.11. Nehemiah 5:11-12
8.1.11.1. Return this very day to them their fields, vineyards, olive groves, and houses, and also a hundredth of all the money, grain, new wine, and oil that you have exacted from them. Then they said, We will restore these and require nothing from them. We will do as you say. Then I called the priests and took an oath of the lenders that they would do according to this promise.
8.1.12. Leviticus 25:11
8.1.12.1. That fiftieth year shall be a jubilee for you; in it you shall not sow, or reap and store what grows of itself, or gather the grapes of the uncultivated vines.
8.1.13. John 4:38
8.1.13.1. I sent you to reap a crop for which you have not toiled. Other men have labored and you have stepped in to reap the results of their work.
8.1.14. 1 Kings 3:13
8.1.14.1. I have also given you what you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that there shall not be any among the kings equal to you all your days.
8.1.15. Isaiah 55:1
8.1.15.1. WAIT and listen, everyone who is thirsty! Come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Yes, come, buy [priceless, spiritual] wine and milk without money and without price [simply for the self-surrender that accepts the blessing].
9. Sowing & Reaping
9.1. Scripture
9.1.1. John 6:11
9.1.1.1. John 6:11 11 Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks, He distributed to the disciples and the disciples to the reclining people; so also [He did] with the fish, as much as they wanted.
9.1.2. Genesis 26:1
9.1.2.1. Genesis 26:1 1 AND THERE was a famine in the land, other than the former famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went to Gerar, to Abimelech king of the Philistines.
9.1.3. Genesis 26:12-14
9.1.3.1. Genesis 26:12-14 12 Then Isaac sowed seed in that land and received in the same year a hundred times as much as he had planted, and the Lord favored him with blessings. 13 And the man became great and gained more and more until he became very wealthy and distinguished; 14 He owned flocks, herds, and a great supply of servants, and the Philistines envied him.
9.1.4. Proverbs 11:24-28
9.1.4.1. Proverbs 11:24-28 24 There are those who [generously] scatter abroad, and yet increase more; there are those who withhold more than is fitting or what is justly due, but it results only in want. 25 The liberal person shall be enriched, and he who waters shall himself be watered. 26 The people curse him who holds back grain [when the public needs it], but a blessing [from God and man] is upon the head of him who sells it. 27 He who diligently seeks good seeks [God’s] favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come upon him. 28 He who leans on, trusts in, and is confident in his riches shall fall, but the [uncompromisingly] righteous shall flourish like a green bough.
9.1.5. Genesis 8:22
9.1.5.1. Genesis 8:22 22 While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.
9.1.6. Mark 4:26-32
9.1.6.1. Mark 4:26-32 26 And He said, The kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seed upon the ground, 27 And then continues sleeping and rising night and day while the seed sprouts and grows and increases—he knows not how. 28 The earth produces [acting] by itself—first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear. 29 But when the grain is ripe and permits, immediately he sends forth [the reapers] and puts in the sickle, because the harvest stands ready. 30 And He said, With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable shall we use to illustrate and explain it? 31 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all seeds upon the earth; 32 Yet after it is sown, it grows up and becomes the greatest of all garden herbs and puts out large branches, so that the birds of the air are able to make nests and dwell in its shade.
9.1.7. Psalm 115:12-15
9.1.7.1. Psalms 115:12-15 12 The Lord has been mindful of us, He will bless us: He will bless the house of Israel, He will bless the house of Aaron [the priesthood], 13 He will bless those who reverently and worshipfully fear the Lord, both small and great. 14 May the Lord give you increase more and more, you and your children. 15 May you be blessed of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth!
9.1.8. Deuteronomy 16:15
9.1.8.1. Deuteronomy 16:15 15 For seven days you shall keep a solemn Feast to the Lord your God in the place which the Lord chooses; because the Lord your God will bless you in all your produce and in all the works of your hands, so that you will be altogether joyful.
9.1.9. 1 Corinthians 3:6
9.1.9.1. 1 Corinthians 3:6 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God [all the while] was making it grow and [He] gave the increase.
9.1.10. Psalm 62:10
9.1.10.1. Psalms 62:10 10 Trust not in and rely confidently not on extortion and oppression, and do not vainly hope in robbery; if riches increase, set not your heart on them.
10. The Favor of God
10.1. Scripture
10.1.1. Exodus 11:3
10.1.1.1. And the Lord gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover, the man Moses was exceedingly great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh's servants and of the people.
10.1.2. Deuteronomy 33:23
10.1.2.1. Of Naphtali he said: O Naphtali, satisfied with favor and full of the blessing of the Lord, possess the Sea [of Galilee] and [its warm, sunny climate like] the south.
10.1.3. Joshua 11:20
10.1.3.1. For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts that they should come against Israel in battle, that [Israel] might destroy them utterly, and that without favor and mercy, as the Lord commanded Moses.
10.1.4. 1 Samuel 16:22
10.1.4.1. Saul sent to Jesse, saying, Let David remain in my service, for he pleases me.
10.1.5. Esther 2:17
10.1.5.1. And the king loved Esther more than all the women, and she obtained grace and favor in his sight more than all the maidens, so that he set the royal crown on her head and made her queen instead of Vashti.
10.1.6. Esther 5:8
10.1.6.1. Then Esther said, My petition and my request is: If I have found favor in the sight of the king and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come tomorrow to the dinner that I shall prepare for them; and I will do tomorrow as the king has said.
10.1.7. Esther 8:5
10.1.7.1. And she said, If it pleases the king and if I have found favor in his sight and the thing seems right before the king and I am pleasing in his eyes, let it be written to reverse the letters devised by Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, which he wrote to destroy the Jews who are in all the king's provinces.
11. Provision Direct from the Throne
11.1. Scripture
11.1.1. 2 Corinthians 9:10
11.1.1.1. And [God] Who provides seed for the sower and bread for eating will also provide and multiply your [resources for] sowing and increase the fruits of your righteousness [[a]which manifests itself in active goodness, kindness, and charity].
11.1.2. 1 Chronicles 29:14-16
11.1.2.1. But who am I, and what are my people, that we should retain strength and be able to offer thus so willingly? For all things come from You, and out of Your own [hand] we have given You. For we are strangers before You, and sojourners, as all our fathers were; our days on the earth are like a shadow, and there is no hope or expectation of remaining. O Lord our God, all this store that we have prepared to build You a house for Your holy Name and the token of Your presence comes from Your hand, and is all Your own.
11.1.3. Numbers 11:23
11.1.3.1. The Lord said to Moses, Has the Lord's hand (His ability and power) become short (thwarted and inadequate)? You shall see now whether My word shall come to pass for you or not.
11.1.4. Ephesians 3:20
11.1.4.1. Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]--
11.1.5. 2 Corinthians 9:8
11.1.5.1. And God is able to make all grace (every favor and [a]earthly blessing) come to you in abundance, so that you may always and under all circumstances and whatever the need [b]be self-sufficient [possessing enough to require no aid or support and furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable donation].
11.1.6. Hebrews 4:16
11.1.6.1. Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (the throne of God's unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find grace to help in good time for every need [appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it].
11.1.7. Psalm 68:19
11.1.7.1. Blessed be the Lord, Who bears our burdens and carries us day by day, even the God Who is our salvation! Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
11.1.8. Exodus 16:4
11.1.8.1. Then the Lord said to Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from the heavens for you; and the people shall go out and gather a day's portion every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in My law or not.
11.1.9. Philippians 4:19
11.1.9.1. And my God will liberally supply ([a]fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
11.1.10. Ephesians 3:16
11.1.10.1. May He grant you out of the rich treasury of His glory to be strengthened and reinforced with mighty power in the inner man by the [Holy] Spirit [Himself indwelling your innermost being and personality].
11.1.11. Philippians 4:17-20
11.1.11.1. Not that I seek or am eager for [your] gift, but I do seek and am eager for the fruit which increases to your credit [the harvest of blessing that is accumulating to your account]. But I have [your full payment] and more; I have everything I need and am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent me. [They are the] fragrant odor of an offering and sacrifice which God welcomes and in which He delights. And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever (through the endless eternities of the eternities). Amen (so be it).
11.1.12. Matthew 6:19-21
11.1.12.1. Do not gather and heap up and store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust and worm consume and destroy, and where thieves break through and steal. But gather and heap up and store for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust nor worm consume and destroy, and where thieves do not break through and steal; For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
11.1.13. Proverbs 3:13-15
11.1.13.1. Happy (blessed, fortunate, enviable) is the man who finds skillful and godly Wisdom, and the man who gets understanding [drawing it forth from God's Word and life's experiences], For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, and the profit of it better than fine gold. Skillful and godly Wisdom is more precious than rubies; and nothing you can wish for is to be compared to her.
11.1.14. Proverbs 4:5-9
11.1.14.1. Get skillful and godly Wisdom, get understanding (discernment, comprehension, and interpretation); do not forget and do not turn back from the words of my mouth. Forsake not [Wisdom], and she will keep, defend, and protect you; love her, and she will guard you. The beginning of Wisdom is: get Wisdom (skillful and godly Wisdom)! [For skillful and godly Wisdom is the principal thing.] And with all you have gotten, get understanding (discernment, comprehension, and interpretation). Prize Wisdom highly and exalt her, and she will exalt and promote you; she will bring you to honor when you embrace her. She shall give to your head a wreath of gracefulness; a crown of beauty and glory will she deliver to you.
11.1.15. Proverbs 24:3-4
11.1.15.1. Through skillful and godly Wisdom is a house (a life, a home, a family) built, and by understanding it is established [on a sound and good foundation], And by knowledge shall its chambers [of every area] be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
12. Law of Multiplication
12.1. Scripture
12.1.1. Genesis 9:7
12.1.1.1. And you, be fruitful and multiply; bring forth abundantly on the earth and multiply on it.
12.1.2. Genesis 16:10
12.1.2.1. Also the Angel of the Lord said to her, I will multiply your descendants exceedingly, so that they shall not be numbered for multitude.
12.1.3. 2 Corinthians 9:10
12.1.3.1. And [God] Who provides seed for the sower and bread for eating will also provide and multiply your [resources for] sowing and increase the fruits of your righteousness [[a]which manifests itself in active goodness, kindness, and charity].
12.1.4. Deuteronomy 1:11
12.1.4.1. Deuteronomy 1:11 11 May the Lord, the God of your fathers, make you a thousand times as many as you are and bless you as He has promised you!
12.1.5. Isaiah 60:22
12.1.5.1. Isaiah 60:22 22 The least one shall become a thousand [a clan], and the small one a strong nation. I, the Lord, will hasten it in its [appointed] time.
12.1.6. Ezekiel 16:7
12.1.6.1. Ezekiel 16:7 7 I caused you [Israel] to multiply as the bud which grows in the field, and you increased and became tall and you came to full maidenhood and beauty; your breasts were formed and your hair had grown, yet you were naked and bare.
12.1.7. Proverbs 8:17-21
12.1.7.1. Proverbs 8:17-21 17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me early and diligently shall find me. 18 Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and righteousness (uprightness in every area and relation, and right standing with God). 19 My fruit is better than gold, yes, than refined gold, and my increase than choice silver. 20 I [Wisdom] walk in the way of righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation), in the midst of the paths of justice, 21 That I may cause those who love me to inherit [true] riches and that I may fill their treasuries.
12.1.8. Deuteronomy 8:18
12.1.8.1. Deuteronomy 8:18 18 But you shall [earnestly] remember the Lord your God, for it is He Who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.
12.1.9. Genesis 14:22-23
12.1.9.1. Genesis 14:22-23 22 But Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lifted up my hand and sworn to the Lord, God Most High, the Possessor and Maker of heaven and earth, 23 That I would not take a thread or a shoelace or anything that is yours, lest you should say, I have made Abram rich.
12.1.10. Isaiah 61:7
12.1.10.1. Instead of your [former] shame you shall have a twofold recompense; instead of dishonor and reproach [your people] shall rejoice in their portion. Therefore in their land they shall possess double [what they had forfeited]; everlasting joy shall be theirs.
12.1.11. Exodus 22:7
12.1.11.1. If a man delivers to his neighbor money or goods to keep and it is stolen out of the neighbor's house, then, if the thief is found, he shall pay double.
12.1.12. Job 42:10
12.1.12.1. And the Lord turned the captivity of Job and restored his fortunes, when he prayed for his friends; also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.
13. Giving to the Poor
13.1. Scripture
13.1.1. Proverbs 19:17
13.1.1.1. He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and that which he has given He will repay to him.
13.1.2. Proverbs 28:27
13.1.2.1. He who gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes [from their want] will have many a curse.
13.1.3. Psalm 41:1
13.1.3.1. BLESSED (HAPPY, fortunate, to be envied) is he who considers the weak and the poor; the Lord will deliver him in the time of evil and trouble.
13.1.4. Matthew 19:21
13.1.4.1. Jesus answered him, If you would be perfect [that is, have that spiritual maturity which accompanies self-sacrificing character], go and sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven; and come, be My disciple [side with My party and follow Me].
13.1.5. Daniel 4:27
13.1.5.1. Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you; break off your sins and show the reality of your repentance by righteousness (right standing with God and moral and spiritual rectitude and rightness in every area and relation) and liberate yourself from your iniquities by showing mercy and loving-kindness to the poor and oppressed, that [if the king will repent] there may possibly be a continuance and lengthening of your peace and tranquility and a healing of your error.
13.1.6. James 2:15-16
13.1.6.1. If a brother or sister is poorly clad and lacks food for each day, And one of you says to him, Good-bye! Keep [yourself] warm and well fed, without giving him the necessities for the body, what good does that do?
13.1.7. 1 Kings 17:9
13.1.7.1. Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.
14. The Ministry
14.1. Scripture
14.1.1. Haggai 1:7-10
14.1.1.1. Thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways (your previous and present conduct) and how you have fared. Go up to the hill country and bring lumber and rebuild [My] house, and I will take pleasure in it and I will be glorified, says the Lord [by accepting it as done for My glory and by displaying My glory in it]. You looked for much [harvest], and behold, it came to little; and even when you brought that home, I blew it away. Why? says the Lord of hosts. Because of My house, which lies waste while you yourselves run each man to his own house [eager to build and adorn it]. Therefore the heavens above you [for your sake] withhold the dew, and the earth withholds its produce.
14.1.2. 1 Chronicles 29:17
14.1.2.1. I know also, my God, that You try the heart and delight in uprightness. In the uprightness of my heart I have freely offered all these things. And now I have seen with joy Your people who are present here offer voluntarily and freely to You.
14.1.3. 1 Chronicles 29:25
14.1.3.1. And the Lord magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.
14.1.4. 1 Chronicles 29:28
14.1.4.1. He died in a good old age [his seventy-first year], full and satisfied with days, riches, and honor. Solomon his son reigned in his stead.
14.1.5. 2 Chronicles 20:20
14.1.5.1. And they rose early in the morning and went out into the Wilderness of Tekoa; and as they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem! Believe in the Lord your God and you shall be established; believe and remain steadfast to His prophets and you shall prosper.
14.1.6. 1 Samuel 30:24-25
14.1.6.1. Who would listen to you in this matter? For as is the share of him who goes into the battle, so shall his share be who stays by the baggage. They shall share alike. And from that day to this he made it a statute and ordinance for Israel.
14.1.7. 2 Kings 4:8-10
14.1.7.1. One day Elisha went on to Shunem, where a rich and influential woman lived, who insisted on his eating a meal. Afterward, whenever he passed by, he stopped there for a meal. And she said to her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is a holy man of God who passes by continually. Let us make a small chamber on the [housetop] and put there for him a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp. Then whenever he comes to us, he can go [up the outside stairs and rest] here.
14.1.8. Psalm 23:1
14.1.8.1. THE LORD is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack.
14.1.9. Jeremiah 3:15
14.1.9.1. And I will give you [spiritual] shepherds after My own heart [in the final time], who will feed you with knowledge and understanding and judgment.
14.1.10. Jeremiah 23:3-4
14.1.10.1. And I will gather the remnant of My flock out of all the countries to which I have driven them and will bring them again to their folds and pastures; and they will be fruitful and multiply. And I will set up shepherds over them who will feed them. And they will fear no more nor be dismayed, neither will any be missing or lost, says the Lord.
14.1.11. John 6:11-13
14.1.11.1. Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks, He distributed to the disciples and the disciples to the reclining people; so also [He did] with the fish, as much as they wanted. When they had all had enough, He said to His disciples, Gather up now the fragments (the broken pieces that are left over), so that nothing may be lost and wasted. So accordingly they gathered them up, and they filled twelve [small hand] baskets with fragments left over by those who had eaten from the five barley loaves.
14.1.12. 3 John 1:2
14.1.12.1. Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in every way and [that your body] may keep well, even as [I know] your soul keeps well and prospers.
14.1.13. Matthew 10:41
14.1.13.1. He who receives and welcomes and accepts a prophet because he is a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward, and he who receives and welcomes and accepts a righteous man because he is a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.
15. Memorial Giving
15.1. Scripture
15.1.1. Mark 12:41-44
15.1.1.1. And He sat down opposite the treasury and saw how the crowd was casting money into the treasury. Many rich [people] were throwing in large sums. And a widow who was poverty-stricken came and put in two copper mites [the smallest of coins], which together make half of a cent. And He called His disciples [to Him] and said to them, Truly and surely I tell you, this widow, [she who is] poverty-stricken, has put in more than all those contributing to the treasury. For they all threw in out of their abundance; but she, out of her deep poverty, has put in everything that she had--[even] all she had on which to live.
15.1.2. Acts 10:4
15.1.2.1. And he, gazing intently at him, became frightened and said, What is it, Lord? And the angel said to him, Your prayers and your [generous] gifts to the poor have come up [as a sacrifice] to God and have been remembered by Him.
15.1.3. Matthew 26:13
15.1.3.1. Truly I tell you, wherever this good news (the Gospel) is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will be told also, in memory of her.
16. Our Relationship with God
16.1. Scripture
16.1.1. Proverbs 3:9-10
16.1.1.1. Honor the Lord with your capital and sufficiency [from righteous labors] and with the firstfruits of all your income;
16.1.1.2. So shall your storage places be filled with plenty, and your vats shall be overflowing with new wine.
16.1.2. Proverbs 8:17-21
16.1.2.1. I love those who love me, and those who seek me early and diligently shall find me. Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and righteousness (uprightness in every area and relation, and right standing with God). My fruit is better than gold, yes, than refined gold, and my increase than choice silver. I [Wisdom] walk in the way of righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation), in the midst of the paths of justice, That I may cause those who love me to inherit [true] riches and that I may fill their treasuries.
16.1.3. Psalm 35:27
16.1.3.1. Let those who favor my righteous cause and have pleasure in my uprightness shout for joy and be glad and say continually, Let the Lord be magnified, Who takes pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.
16.1.4. Luke 12:32
16.1.4.1. Do not be seized with alarm and struck with fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom!
16.1.5. Matthew 6:33-34
16.1.5.1. But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides. So do not worry or be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will have worries and anxieties of its own. Sufficient for each day is its own trouble.
16.1.6. Job 22:21
16.1.6.1. Acquaint now yourself with Him [agree with God and show yourself to be conformed to His will] and be at peace; by that [you shall prosper and great] good shall come to you.
16.1.7. Isaiah 48:17
16.1.7.1. Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: I am the Lord your God, Who teaches you to profit, Who leads you in the way that you should go.
17. By Creation, Re-Creation, and Restoration
17.1. Scripture
17.1.1. Genesis 1:1
17.1.1.1. IN THE beginning God (prepared, formed, fashioned, and) created the heavens and the earth.
17.1.2. Hebrews 11:1-3
17.1.2.1. NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]. For by [faith--trust and holy fervor born of faith] the men of old had divine testimony borne to them and obtained a good report. By faith we understand that the worlds [during the successive ages] were framed (fashioned, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose) by the word of God, so that what we see was not made out of things which are visible.
17.1.3. Romans 4:17
17.1.3.1. As it is written, I have made you the father of many nations. [He was appointed our father] in the sight of God in Whom he believed, Who gives life to the dead and speaks of the nonexistent things that [He has foretold and promised] as if they [already] existed.
17.1.4. John 6:11
17.1.4.1. Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks, He distributed to the disciples and the disciples to the reclining people; so also [He did] with the fish, as much as they wanted.
17.1.5. 1 Kings 17:13-14
17.1.5.1. Elijah said to her, Fear not; go and do as you have said. But make me a little cake of [it] first and bring it to me, and afterward prepare some for yourself and your son. For thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: The jar of meal shall not waste away or the bottle of oil fail until the day that the Lord sends rain on the earth.
17.1.6. 2 Kings 4:7
17.1.6.1. Then she came and told the man of God. He said, Go, sell the oil and pay your debt, and you and your sons live on the rest.
17.1.7. Luke 5:5-7
17.1.7.1. And Simon (Peter) answered, Master, we toiled all night [exhaustingly] and caught nothing [in our nets]. But on the ground of Your word, I will lower the nets [again]. And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish; and as their nets were [at the point of] breaking, They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and take hold with them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink.
17.1.8. John 2:7-10
17.1.8.1. Jesus said to them, Fill the waterpots with water. So they filled them up to the brim. Then He said to them, Draw some out now and take it to the manager of the feast [to the one presiding, the superintendent of the banquet]. So they took him some. And when the manager tasted the water just now turned into wine, not knowing where it came from--though the servants who had drawn the water knew--he called the bridegroom and said to him, Everyone else serves his best wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then he serves that which is not so good; but you have kept back the good wine until now!
17.1.9. Luke 3:8
17.1.9.1. Bear fruits that are deserving and consistent with [your] repentance [that is, [a]conduct worthy of a heart changed, a heart abhorring sin]. And do not begin to say to yourselves, We have Abraham as our father; for I tell you that God is able from these stones to raise up descendants for Abraham.
17.1.10. Joel 2:25
17.1.10.1. And I will restore or replace for you the years that the locust has eaten--the hopping locust, the stripping locust, and the crawling locust, My great army which I sent among you.
17.1.11. Exodus 22:7
17.1.11.1. If a man delivers to his neighbor money or goods to keep and it is stolen out of the neighbor's house, then, if the thief is found, he shall pay double.
17.1.12. Proverbs 6:31
17.1.12.1. But if he is found out, he must restore seven times [what he stole]; he must give the whole substance of his house [if necessary--to meet his fine].
18. Hidden Treasures of Darkness
18.1. Scripture
18.1.1. Isaiah 45:3
18.1.1.1. And I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that it is I, the Lord, the God of Israel, Who calls you by your name.
19. Provision by Individuals
19.1. Scripture
19.1.1. Luke 6:38
19.1.1.1. Give, and [gifts] will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will they pour into [the pouch formed by] the bosom [of your robe and used as a bag]. For with the measure you deal out [with the measure you use when you confer benefits on others], it will be measured back to you.
19.1.2. Psalm 68:29
19.1.2.1. [Out of respect] for Your temple at Jerusalem kings shall bring gifts to You.
19.1.3. Psalm 72:10
19.1.3.1. The kings of Tarshish and of the coasts shall bring offerings; the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
19.1.4. Psalm 112:5
19.1.4.1. It is well with the man who deals generously and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice.
19.1.5. Matthew 7:12
19.1.5.1. So then, whatever you desire that others would do to and for you, even so do also to and for them, for this is (sums up) the Law and the Prophets.
19.1.6. 2 Samuel 23:14-17
19.1.6.1. And David was then in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem. And David said longingly, Oh, that someone would give me a drink of water from the well of Bethlehem by the gate! And the three mighty men broke through the army of the Philistines and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem by the gate and brought it to David. But he would not drink it, but poured it out to the Lord. And he said, Be it far from me, O Lord, to drink this. Is it not [the same as] the blood of the men who went at the risk of their lives? So he would not drink it. These things did the three mighty men.
19.1.7. Proverbs 21:1
19.1.7.1. THE KING'S heart is in the hand of the Lord, as are the watercourses; He turns it whichever way He wills.
19.1.8. Ezra 6:3-4
19.1.8.1. In the first year of King Cyrus, [he] made a decree: Concerning the house of God in Jerusalem, let the house, the place where they offer sacrifices, be built, and let its foundations be strongly laid, its height and its breadth each 60 cubits, with three courses of great stones and one course of new timber. Let the cost be paid from the royal treasury.
19.1.9. Ezra 6:7-8
19.1.9.1. Leave the work on this house of God alone; let the governor and the elders of the Jews build this house of God on its site. Moreover, I make a decree as to what you shall do for these elders of the Jews for the rebuilding of this house of God: the cost is to be paid in full to these men at once from the king's revenue, the tribute of the province [west of] the River, that they may not be hindered.
19.1.10. 2 Chronicles 9:12
19.1.10.1. And King Solomon gave to the queen of Sheba all her desire, whatever she asked, besides what she had brought to the king. So she with her servants returned to her own land.
19.1.11. Esther 5:8
19.1.11.1. Then Esther said, My petition and my request is: If I have found favor in the sight of the king and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come tomorrow to the dinner that I shall prepare for them; and I will do tomorrow as the king has said.
19.1.12. Proverbs 19:14
19.1.12.1. House and riches are the inheritance from fathers, but a wise, understanding, and prudent wife is from the Lord.
19.1.13. 2 Corinthians 12:14
19.1.13.1. Now for the third time I am ready to come to [visit] you. And I will not burden you [financially], for it is not your [money] that I want but you; for children are not duty bound to lay up store for their parents, but parents for their children.
20. God Uses Us
20.1. Scripture
20.1.1. Deuteronomy 8:18
20.1.1.1. But you shall [earnestly] remember the Lord your God, for it is He Who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.
20.1.2. Proverbs 16:22
20.1.2.1. Understanding is a wellspring of life to those who have it, but to give instruction to fools is folly.
20.1.3. Genesis 24:35
20.1.3.1. And the Lord has blessed my master mightily, and he has become great; and He has given him flocks, herds, silver, gold, menservants, maidservants, camels, and asses.
20.1.4. Psalm 37:21-22
20.1.4.1. The wicked borrow and pay not again [for they may be unable], but the [uncompromisingly] righteous deal kindly and give [for they are able]. For such as are blessed of God shall [in the end] inherit the earth, but they that are cursed of Him shall be cut off.
20.1.5. Matthew 18:18-20
20.1.5.1. Truly I tell you, whatever you forbid and declare to be improper and unlawful on earth must be what is already forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit and declare proper and lawful on earth must be what is already permitted in heaven. Again I tell you, if two of you on earth agree (harmonize together, make a symphony together) about whatever [anything and everything] they may ask, it will come to pass and be done for them by My Father in heaven. For wherever two or three are gathered (drawn together as My followers) in (into) My name, there I AM in the midst of them.
20.1.6. 2 Kings 7:3
20.1.6.1. Now four men who were lepers were at the entrance of the city's gate; and they said to one another, Why do we sit here until we die?
20.1.7. 2 Kings 7:5-6
20.1.7.1. So they arose in the twilight and went to the Syrian camp. But when they came to the edge of the camp, no man was there. For the Lord had made the Syrian army hear a noise of chariots and horses, the noise of a great army. They had said to one another, The king of Israel has hired the Hittite and Egyptian kings to come upon us.
20.1.8. Philippians 4:6
20.1.8.1. Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.
20.1.9. Ephesians 4:28
20.1.9.1. Let the thief steal no more, but rather let him be industrious, making an honest living with his own hands, so that he may be able to give to those in need.
20.1.10. 2 Thessalonians 3:10
20.1.10.1. For while we were yet with you, we gave you this rule and charge: If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.
20.1.11. Proverbs 6:6
20.1.11.1. Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider her ways and be wise!--
20.1.12. Proverbs 10:5
20.1.12.1. He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.
20.1.13. Proverbs 12:11
20.1.13.1. He who tills his land shall be satisfied with bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits is lacking in sense and is without understanding.
20.1.14. Proverbs 13:11
20.1.14.1. Wealth [not earned but] won in haste or unjustly or from the production of things for vain or detrimental use [such riches] will dwindle away, but he who gathers little by little will increase [his riches].
20.1.15. Proverbs 14:23
20.1.15.1. In all labor there is profit, but idle talk leads only to poverty.
20.1.16. Proverbs 20:13
20.1.16.1. Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes and you will be satisfied with bread.
20.1.17. Romans 12:11
20.1.17.1. Never lag in zeal and in earnest endeavor; be aglow and burning with the Spirit, serving the Lord.
20.1.18. Proverbs 10:14
20.1.18.1. Wise men store up knowledge [in mind and heart], but the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.
20.1.19. Proverbs 12:24
20.1.19.1. The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slothful will be put to forced labor.
20.1.20. Proverbs 21:5
20.1.20.1. The thoughts of the [steadily] diligent tend only to plenteousness, but everyone who is impatient and hasty hastens only to want.
20.1.21. Luke 16:10-12
20.1.21.1. He who is faithful in a very little [thing] is faithful also in much, and he who is dishonest and unjust in a very little [thing] is dishonest and unjust also in much. Therefore if you have not been faithful in the [case of] unrighteous mammon (deceitful riches, money, possessions), who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have not proved faithful in that which belongs to another [whether God or man], who will give you that which is your own [that is, the true riches]?
20.1.22. Luke 19:17
20.1.22.1. And he said to him, Well done, excellent bond servant! Because you have been faithful and trustworthy in a very little [thing], you shall have authority over ten cities.
20.1.23. 1 Timothy 6:17-19
20.1.23.1. As for the rich in this world, charge them not to be proud and arrogant and contemptuous of others, nor to set their hopes on uncertain riches, but on God, Who richly and ceaselessly provides us with everything for [our] enjoyment. [Charge them] to do good, to be rich in good works, to be liberal and generous of heart, ready to share [with others], In this way laying up for themselves [the riches that endure forever as] a good foundation for the future, so that they may grasp that which is life indeed.
20.1.24. Psalm 112:5-8
20.1.24.1. It is well with the man who deals generously and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice. He will not be moved forever; the [uncompromisingly] righteous (the upright, in right standing with God) shall be in everlasting remembrance. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is firmly fixed, trusting (leaning on and being confident) in the Lord. His heart is established and steady, he will not be afraid while he waits to see his desire established upon his adversaries.
20.1.25. Matthew 6:17-18
20.1.25.1. But when you fast, perfume your head and wash your face, So that your fasting may not be noticed by men but by your Father, Who sees in secret; and your Father, Who sees in secret, will reward you in the open.
20.1.26. Isaiah 58:6-8
20.1.26.1. [Rather] is not this the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the bands of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every [enslaving] yoke? Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house--when you see the naked, that you cover him, and that you hide not yourself from [the needs of] your own flesh and blood? Then shall your light break forth like the morning, and your healing (your restoration and the power of a new life) shall spring forth speedily; your righteousness (your rightness, your justice, and your right relationship with God) shall go before you [conducting you to peace and prosperity], and the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.
20.1.27. Proverbs 10:20
20.1.27.1. The tongues of those who are upright and in right standing with God are as choice silver; the minds of those who are wicked and out of harmony with God are of little value.
20.1.28. Proverbs 12:18
20.1.28.1. There are those who speak rashly, like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
20.1.29. Proverbs 15:4
20.1.29.1. A gentle tongue [with its healing power] is a tree of life, but willful contrariness in it breaks down the spirit.
20.1.30. Proverbs 18:21
20.1.30.1. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life].
21. Witty Inventions
21.1. Scripture
21.1.1. Proverbs 8:12
21.1.1.1. I, Wisdom [from God], make prudence my dwelling, and I find out knowledge and discretion.