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God has created an abundance of good things. Those who have material wealth should understand its true nature and acknowledge God.

God and riches

All riches belong to God the Creator

Psalm 24:1-2 See also Job 41:11; Psalm 50:12; Haggai 2:8

God gives of his riches

1 Samuel 2:7 See also Ecclesiastes 5:19; 1 Chronicles 29:12; 2 Chronicles 1:12

God gives the ability to produce wealth

Deuteronomy 8:17-18 See also Genesis 26:12-13; Deuteronomy 26:9-10

Riches may be a sign of God's blessing

Proverbs 10:22 See also 2 Chronicles 25:9; Job 1:9-10; Psalm 112:1-3; Psalm 128:1-2; Proverbs 8:17-18

Riches should be thankfully received

1 Timothy 4:4-5 See also Matthew 14:19; Romans 1:21; Colossians 3:17

The character of earthly riches

Riches provide great opportunity for doing good

Exodus 35:29; 1 Chronicles 29:6-7; Luke 12:33; Luke 16:9; Luke 19:8; Acts 4:34-35

Riches do not satisfy

Ecclesiastes 5:10 See also Proverbs 13:11; Proverbs 27:20,24; Ecclesiastes 4:8; Ecclesiastes 6:7; Luke 12:18

Riches are insecure and uncertain

1 Timothy 6:17 See also Job 1:13-19; Proverbs 23:5; Proverbs 27:24; Jeremiah 48:36; Matthew 6:19; 1 Peter 1:18; Revelation 18:14-20

Riches are for this life only

1 John 2:17 See also Luke 12:13-21; 1 Timothy 6:6-8

See also

1325  God, the Creator
1330  God, the provider
1335  blessing
4035  abundance
5399  luxury
5446  poverty
5503  rich, the
5629  work, ordained by God
5874  happiness
5890  insecurity
8352  thankfulness
8701  affluence