Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5200 Human civilisation » 5465 profit In the financial sense, gain through trading. The word is also used in Scripture of spiritual gain. Legitimate profit As the result of hard work Proverbs 14:23; Proverbs 21:5 See also Proverbs 31:18 As the reward of generosity As the gift of God It is withheld by God in judgment Deuteronomy 28:15-20; Jeremiah 12:13; Haggai 1:9 It is for this life only Ecclesiastes 1:3-4; 1 Timothy 6:7 Profiting by oppression A common practice of the wicked It is often cloaked in hypocrisy See also Ezekiel 33:31 It is against God's law It is of little worth See also Proverbs 11:16; Proverbs 16:8 It is short-lived Job 20:18-19; Isaiah 23:17-18; Jeremiah 17:11 It is judged by God Proverbs 1:18-19; Ezekiel 22:12-14; Micah 4:13; Habakkuk 2:9 Its avoidance is rewarded Proverbs 28:16; Isaiah 33:15-16 Profiting by dishonesty It is common amongst the wicked It is forbidden to God's servants Exodus 18:21; 1 Samuel 8:3; 1 Timothy 3:8; Titus 1:7 Profiting selfishly It is common amongst the wicked It is avoided by the godly Using religion for profit In the OT See also Numbers 22:16-17; 1 Samuel 2:12-16; Jeremiah 6:13; Jeremiah 8:10 In the NT 2 Corinthians 2:17 See also Acts 8:18-23; 1 Timothy 6:5; Titus 1:11; Jude 11 Profiting spiritually Through the Scriptures 1 Timothy 4:13-15; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Through wisdom Through doctrine Through godliness and contentment 1 Timothy 6:6 See also 1 Timothy 4:8 Through chastening Through spiritual gifts Through service Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 19:11-27 Through sacrifice Matthew 19:29 pp Mark 10:29-30 pp Luke 18:29-30; Hebrews 11:35 Through death Philippians 1:21 See also Philippians 1:23 Doubts expressed about profiting spiritually Job 9:29-31; Job 21:15; Job 34:9; Job 35:1-3; Psalm 73:13; Ecclesiastes 2:15; Ecclesiastes 6:8; Malachi 3:14 It is better than worldly wealth Matthew 16:26 pp Mark 8:36 pp Luke 9:25 Unprofitable things See also Ecclesiastes 6:11 mere words; Ecclesiastes 10:11 delayed action; Isaiah 44:10 idolatry; Philippians 3:7 legalistic works; 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 zeal without love; 1 Corinthians 14:6 speech without understanding; Hebrews 4:2 hearing without faith; Titus 3:9 needless controversy See also
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