One pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—swindlers, evildoers, adulterer
You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor
One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.”
Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He
Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us.
Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.
sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves to depravity. For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered
We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishon
Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.
Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible trea
I know your affliction and your poverty—though you are rich! And I am aware of the slander of those who falsely claim to
Already you have all you want. Already you have become rich. Without us, you have become kings. How I wish you really we