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Monday, January 27, 2025

TRUMP and BUSINESS


 Psalm 128:1-2

King James Version

128 Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; 

that walketh in his ways.

2 For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: 

happy shalt thou be, 

and it shall be well with thee.


By now, barely a week after he was sworn in, president Trump has given America hope, and future prosperity.

He's also given the world "ideas".

Of which their brains have been "ticked".

Maybe even "tickled".

But not necessarily "tricked".

Now, they see things "the TRUMP way".

"Doable, doable..." they mutter to themselves.


I can imagine the president having a mighty, good time.

He's on a roll, sharing his ideas, and working on it.

He's had four years to think it out.

He has a plane load of ideas, and programs.

He got his mojo back.

He's got his momentum again.

He'll be unstoppable.


If you've known anything about him in the past, you'd know he may like to talk, even boast, but by GOD, he acts!

GOD introduced me to Trump, through books.

Even before he ran for president.


In the 90s, I was already witness to his "deals".

And yes, even "failures".

He doesn't mince words, even as he had co-writers.

They knew his "style".

I've read his four books:

The Art of the Deal

Surviving at the Top

The Art of the Comeback

The America We Deserve


These were hardbound; easy to read.

Easy to understand.

Even fun.

Like you're there with him.

On an adventure.

And misadventure.

But always a "venture".


He's got hubris.

But he's also got heart.

For four years, since 2020, he cringed at how people were suffering.

He knew he could do better.

He's ran for president THREE times:

In 2000, but withdrew after three months.

In 2016, and won.

In 2024, and won again.


By now, Trump knows how the American political system works.

Bureaucracy will drive him crazy.

He's gonna change it.


He knows how Washington works.

He knows what people want.

He knows what Biden and Kamala did.

The demonic duo failed the American people.

They promoted their own interests.

As if the left, woke, and DEI could feed the people.


As you know, America fell.

She became a joke.

No world leader took her seriously.

Even I, the overseas born again workman, cringed.

Every policy the duo did, drove America down.

Ever deeper into a hell hole.


But Trump will fix what they had broken.

And boy, the fragments are numerous.

Trump's not one to "glue" stuff together.

He thought better.

He'll create new things, agencies, programs.

He'll appoint new people who share his vision.

He'll give the fragments a proper burial.

And he'll lead, as an example to all.


Trump heard the people's cry.

Now, oil is back.

American business is back.

Strong border security is back.

Worldwide respect is back.

Common sense is back.

Trump's got the people's back.

All ingredients for progress, and prosperity.

For recouping losses.

For paying off American's US$36 trillion debt.


Why else is Trump working non-stop?

Because debt is debt.

It earns debilitating interest.

It's always "first things first" for Trump.

Eliminate waste, and nonsense.

Review what's there.

Get the deals going.

Conserve your cash.

Junk useless programs.

Bring people hope.

Help them rebuild their lives.

Help them rebuild their businesses.

Help them secure their families.

Give them real programs.

Secure America's borders.

All pure common sense.


Likewise, deport criminals, and illegal aliens, from sanctuary cities.

These foolish states have protected themselves from Trump.

But Trump will stop all that nonsense, and rebellion.

The American people cannot pay for criminals to hurt them.

That does not make sense.

It's heartless, too.

We born again declare it "demonic".

And we do know GOD's laws.


Trump will revive Detroit's auto industry.

He wants American-made products.

He invites foreign companies to build in America.

He will give them fair tax cuts, as incentive.

He wants America prosperous again.

Because the debt has to be paid.

He wants respect for America.

Only he has the heart, the anointing, the experience, and drive to propel America back to growth.

Trump acknowledges how his life was "spared" for a "mission".

He knows there's important work to do.


In Trump's recent official trips, the HOLY SPIRIT made me notice his various "moods":

He was businesslike before the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland.

He was compassionate in hurricane-torn Asheville, North Carolina.

He was firm at fire-razed and belligerent California.

He was energized at the welcoming rally in Las Vegas, Nevada.

And at the GOP meeting in south Florida?

We'll check that later.


Those were his official trips, after just having signed hundreds of executive orders.

He's SUPER Trump!

The energy of this 78-year-old persecuted president shames us all.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, he's got money, many will say.

Or that he's president.

True, but did Biden do all that, too?

They've got nearly FOUR years age difference.

Many people remarked Trump did more in FOUR days what Biden couldn't do in FOUR years.

What's with the number "FOUR"?

Seems to keep showing up here, hmm...


We looked through "Keys to Scripture Numerics" and found what the number "FOUR" stands for:

"CREATION...WORLD"


Aha!

Told ya!

Trump's on it.

A creation of a NEW America.

Not the old, wimpy type.

But a roaring, robust type!

America's got to LEAD again.

Trump will make sure.

You watch.

Under Trump's "watch".

On board yet?

Now, all America will not be in the "red", 

even as they voted "RED".

Neither will their lips remain "blue", 

as they foolishly spoke "BLUE".


Now, America will be robust again.

She will get the respect she deserves.

All through GOD, who appointed Trump.

I am witness to that, days before Trump won.

I, too, am happily part of American history.

Even as I live thousands of miles away.

And I'm not even an American citizen.

Weird, but that's how GOD works.

He "appointed" me to "document".

And we've got TONS to write.


GOD knows Trump is the right man for the job.

He's got the experience.

He's got the "anointing".

He's got the heart.

He's got the verve.

And the nerve.


People have suffered enough.

The world was leaderless.

And clueless.

For a time, America, and the world, teetered in disaster.

As the Bible says:

Romans 8:22

King James Version

22 For we know that the whole creation 

groaneth and travaileth in pain together 

until now.


GOD will institute changes in the world.

Only He has the power to do so.

He appointed a president for America.

Trump will need to rely on JESUS, for help.

JESUS has all the power to make things happen.

John 15:5

King James Version

5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: 

He that abideth in me, and I in him, 

the same bringeth forth much fruit: 

for without me ye can do nothing.


Trump has been very effective so far.

He delights in delighting people.

He loves to see them happy.

Haven't you seen it yet?

Look at the crowd reception in Vegas yesterday.

And the statement Trump had:

"Under our leadership, 

America is back open for business."


People could not clap enough for their new president.

Their new champion.

The president with art, heart, and a great start.

He will "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN".

She's been humiliated too long.

People and businesses have spoken out.

View these short videos:

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Sunday, September 15, 2024

PRINCIPLES of FINANCE

 Proverbs 12:24

King James Version

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: 

but the slothful shall be under tribute.


He calls himself a "geek".

But this gentleman geek explains finance pretty well.

In ways no one has ever explained to me before.

"James G. Rickards is an American lawyer, investment banker, media commentator, and author on matters of finance and precious metals."

-- Wikipedia


For a non-finance person like myself, I can appreciate the clarity Rickards delivers.

He makes the complex, plain.

As you will see from a 19-minute video we will share below.

Wherein he reveals where America is today.

And where other countries could be, too.

Affecting everyone's finances as well.

The principles he reveals are sound.

Almost common-sense.


Consider this the shortest course on finance.

Whether government finance, or personal finance.

And the shortest course that tells how America got off-course.

Especially with the current government at the helm.

And the particular monetary policy they've adopted.

Perhaps, it's time for the "trump" card.

Before it's too late.

Click this video now.


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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

CONFUSED about FINANCE?

 

1 John 2:15-17

King James Version

15 Love not the world, 

neither the things that are in the world. 

If any man love the world, 

the love of the Father is not in him.

16 For all that is in the world, 

the lust of the flesh, 

and the lust of the eyes, 

and the pride of life, 

is not of the Father, but is of the world.

17 And the world passeth away, 

and the lust thereof: 

but he that doeth the will of God 

abideth for ever.


Couldn't figure out finance?

Don't worry, no one else could, either.

If they did, there'd be no inflation.

There'd be no bankruptcy of famed institutions.

There'd be no shamed executives.

But if you want to have an idea how the world is, what runs the world, the plans of the elite, and the challenges for the masses, check the links below.

You'll find a wealth of info.

Through books, videos, and articles.

2022 articles

2023 articles

2024 articles

Corporations

Currency

GOD and business

Lending

Money men


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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

TRUE financial WISDOM

 

1 Timothy 6:10

King James Version

10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: 

which while some coveted after, 

they have erred from the faith, 

and pierced themselves through 

with many sorrows.


How can we be wise, financially?

Where do we put our trust in?

Who can tell us all we need to know?

How can we live, and prosper fairly?

First, let's look at the root cause of all our troubles.

This love for money.

This insatiable desire to acquire, possess, and dominate.

This gnawing desire to be the wealthiest.

The most famous, the most powerful.

All at the expense of those who know nothing about finance.

Surely, we know that when you get to the top, others get stepped on.

Today, we viewed a video, on yet another failed financial scheme.

And yet, time and again, people never learn.

The moment you invest in something you know nothing about, it's always 50-50.

The moment you trust in someone you know nothing about, it's always 50-50.

The moment you follow unbelievers, it's 100% disaster.


Isn't the latter a bit tough?

Not so, for a TRUE believer in JESUS will never cause you harm.

He will always lead you to Scripture, where the LORD's truth is.

He has no interest in running away with your money.

In all probability, he has no money.

And has absolutely no interest in it.

The LORD provides, that's all he cares to know.

It's a shame some ministries have succumbed to the appeal of gold, glory, and greed.

But that's for another post.

Many people invest everything they have, after they've heard of big gains.

Even as the big guns have already known about it ahead of time.

The rumor spreads like wildfire.

Everyone wants to be in on it.

Everyone wants a piece of the pie.

In truth, the perpetrators want the pie to themselves.

The smaller investors hope their money would grow.

More often than not, it doesn't.

They get a taste of profit.

A pittance, compared to the big guns' gains.

But do we really know how the money grows?

Where it gets invested?

The money gets invested in equally-deceptive schemes.

Cheating the less fortunate people from their life savings.

Causing much poverty, anger, and disillusionment everywhere.

It's the oldest scheme in the world.

To get people's trust, and to run away with their money.

And then, a fall guy is appointed to take the brunt when the time comes.

How can we really trust each other, when only GOD is good?

JESUS already told us that.

Luke 18:19

King James Version

19 And Jesus said unto him, 

Why callest thou me good? 

none is good, save one, 

that is, God.


Let's face it.

We're all sinful.

Romans 3:23

King James Version

23 For all have sinned, 

and come short of the glory of God;


Genesis 6:5-6

King James Version

5 And God saw that the wickedness of man 

was great in the earth, 

and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart 

was only evil continually.

6 And it repented the Lord 

that he had made man on the earth, 

and it grieved him at his heart.


When money is the subject, people's eyes take on a different hue, and brightness.

Our better judgment falters.

Our minds think of future gains.

Whether they be realistic, altruistic, or unrealistic.

There should have been enough financial disasters to prove that man's greed is insatiable.

Once again revealing our combined foolishness.

GREED is ALWAYS at the CORE.

It's time to focus on GOD, and not on greed, pride, vanity, false weights, love for money, fame, or power.

Where we're all going, we will leave everything behind.

Doesn't matter it if seems you own the world.

1 Timothy 6:7

King James Version

7 For we brought nothing into this world, 

and it is certain we can carry nothing out.


JESUS can come for His faithful anytime.

All the money in the world will be as nothing.

We all want to profit, but it's better to profit from GOD's WORD.

Isaiah 48:17-18

King James Version

17 Thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, 

the Holy One of Israel; 

I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, 

which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.

18 O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! 

then had thy peace been as a river, 

and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea:


Put not your trust in man.

Psalm 146:3-5

King James Version

3 Put not your trust in princes, 

nor in the son of man, 

in whom there is no help.

4 His breath goeth forth, 

he returneth to his earth; 

in that very day his thoughts perish.

5 Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, 

whose hope is in the Lord his God:


TRUST in the LORD always.

Proverbs 3:5

King James Version

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; 

and lean not unto thine own understanding.


In truth, if you are born again, being instructed by SPIRIT, you will know GOD's stand on money.

Matthew 6:24

King James Version

24 No man can serve two masters: 

or either he will hate the one, and love the other; 

or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. 

Ye cannot serve God and mammon.


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Saturday, October 15, 2022

WORLD debt clock

 


The LORD JESUS declared:

John 16:33

King James Version

33 These things I have spoken unto you, 

that in me ye might have peace. 

In the world ye shall have tribulation: 

but be of good cheer; 

I have overcome the world.


What an interesting discovery!

Thanks to Michael Cowan's YT report:

THE FED & Lenders Are Going bankrupt! Shocking New Report


He showed a cool webpage, "U.S. Debt Clock".

In the process, I checked "World Debt Clocks".

You can also check debt clocks per U.S. state.

As Cowan says, it's like watching a "slow motion train wreck".

There's also a "Debt Clock Time Machine" showing the years 1980, 1990, 2000, 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2022, and "Budget Showdown 2026".

Banks and currencies may be predictably unpredictable, but born agains take heart from Scripture:

Psalm 34:17-22

King James Version

17 The righteous cry, 

and the Lord heareth, 

and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

18 The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; 

and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: 

but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.

20 He keepeth all his bones: 

not one of them is broken.

21 Evil shall slay the wicked: 

and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.

22 The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: 

and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.


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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

CARBON credit scheme

Galatians 5:1

King James Version

5 Stand fast therefore in the liberty 

wherewith Christ hath made us free, 

and be not entangled again 

with the yoke of bondage.


Carbon credits?

Carbon footprint?

Social credit scores?

How is it changing our world?

What's the real agenda?

A diligent researcher was stumped himself.

He admits he didn't know where to start.

But start, he did, through this video:

A New Social Credit Score!? You Won't Believe What's Coming


Taking note of the terms, and organizations, he mentioned, here's what I found:

Kyoto protocol

Our Ecological Footprint: Reducing Human Impact on the Earth (New Catalyst Bioregional Series)

Carbon footprint

BP

Millennium Development Goals

Sustainable Development Goals

UN Agenda 2030

World Economic Forum

The Global Population Will Soon Reach 8 Billion—Then What?

Carbon credit

Paris Agreement

What ‘regulatory credits’ are — and why they’re so important to Tesla

Environmental Implications of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

Carbon Credit (Science Direct overview)

The IMF is Coming For CRYPTO!! Here's Why

EXPOSED: The Fed & big banks to test SOCIAL CREDIT SCORES?


As I reviewed the above material, more were added:

Carbon dioxide

Carbon offset

Carbon market

Carbon tax

Carbon price

Carbon budget

Compliance Carbon Credit Markets

Carbon reduction schemes

Emissions trading

Emissions target

Commodity market

Social cost of carbon

Greenhouse gas

Greenhouse gas emissions

Zero-emissions vehicle

Pigovian tax

environmental, social and governance (ESG)


Makes your head spin?

It doesn't mine, for I only test the world's schemes versus what the Bible says.

If you are born again, a child of GOD, worshiping GOD alone, then you have a clear stand.

May the proponents of this scheme, and all other future schemes adhere to the command of JESUS:

John 13:34-35

King James Version

34 A new commandment I give unto you, 

That ye love one another; 

as I have loved you, 

that ye also love one another.

35 By this shall all men know 

that ye are my disciples, 

if ye have love one to another.


Lastly, here's what the Bible says:

Proverbs 19:21

King James Version

21 There are many devices in a man's heart; 

nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, 

that shall stand.


1 Corinthians 10:31

King James Version

31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, 

or whatsoever ye do, 

do all to the glory of God.


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Saturday, October 8, 2022

INTENTIONAL inflation?

 

James 4:13-14

King James Version

13 Go to now, ye that say, 

To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, 

and continue there a year, 

and buy and sell, and get gain:

14 Whereas ye know not 

what shall be on the morrow. 

For what is your life? 

It is even a vapour, 

that appeareth for a little time, 

and then vanisheth away.


What is inflation?

Can it be created?

How is it controlled?

In the process of taking notes that I may write "On dishonest gain", I came across phrases like "intentional inflation", and "helicopter money".

Wow, so many terms in the world of finance.

Ought we know about these two phrases?

I believe we must.

But first, let the experts define "inflation":

"Inflation is caused by printing more money. The government's monetary policies are responsible for this. Keynesian spending policies and ideology and the abolishment of the gold standard have permitted the government to depreciate our currency."

   -- Dr. Edward W. Younkins

   HOW GOVERNMENT MANIPULATES MONEY AND PRODUCES INFLATION


Through common sense, we can determine "intentional inflation" as inflation, by deliberate intent, or design.


'Helicopter money" is summarized as":

Helicopter money pertains to an unconventional monetary policy tool that involves printing large sums of money and distributing it to the public to spur economic growth.

American economist and statistician Milton Friedman invented the term “helicopter money.” 

Key criticisms of helicopter money include (1) its irreversibility, (2) the potential for hyperinflation, and (3) the devaluation of the domestic currency.

   -- Corporate Finance Institute Team (CFI Team)

   Helicopter Money


Interesting.

Both terms suggest "printing large sums of money".

I'm no economist.

All I know is when economists hear about that, they get concerned.

They say it will lead to inflation.

And then, a recession.

We could all use a recess from all these complicated monetary activities.

Another interesting definition of inflation can be found here:

"Inflation is a form of sovereign default. Paying off bonds with currency that is worth half as much as it used to be is like defaulting on half of the debt. And sovereign default happens not in boom times but when economies and governments are in trouble."

   - John H. Cochrane

   "Inflation and Debt" (National Affairs)


Let's have a look at what experts say:

Rapid inflation — deliberate policy or miscalculation?

BACK TO BASICS COMPILATION  |  FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT (IMF)

Inflation and Debt by John H. Cochrane (National Affairs)

Inflation Meaning by Shivani Chaluvadi (Scripbox)

Forms of Inflation (Toppr)

Types of Inflation, Remedies (UPSC notes)

What Are the Causes of Inflation? by Barbara Friedberg (Smart Asset)


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The Optimum Quantity of Money Revised Edition by Milton Friedman (FREE sample chapter)

The FEDERAL Reserve

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Saturday, October 1, 2022

What the BIBLE says about LENDING

 

Proverbs 22:7

King James Version

7 The rich ruleth over the poor, 

and the borrower is servant to the lender.


Ever borrowed money?

Ever loaned money?

What were your expectations?

Did you make people sign something?

Did you give generously, and freely?

Or did you trust they'd pay?

Here's what JESUS says:

Matthew 5:42

King James Version

42 Give to him that asketh thee, 

and from him that would borrow of thee 

turn not thou away.


Matthew 6:19

King James Version

19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, 

where moth and rust doth corrupt, 

and where thieves break through and steal:


Matthew 6:24

King James Version

24 No man can serve two masters:

 for either he will hate the one, 

and love the other; 

or else he will hold to the one, 

and despise the other. 

Ye cannot serve God and mammon.


Matthew 19:21

King James Version

21 Jesus said unto him, 

If thou wilt be perfect, 

go and sell that thou hast, 

and give to the poor, 

and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: 

and come and follow me.


Matthew 19:23-24

King James Version

23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, 

Verily I say unto you, 

That a rich man 

shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

24 And again I say unto you, 

It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, 

than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.


Matthew 25:40

King James Version

40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, 

Verily I say unto you, 

Inasmuch as ye have done it 

unto one of the least of these my brethren, 

ye have done it unto me.


Mark 4:18-19

King James Version

18 And these are they which are sown among thorns; 

such as hear the word,

19 And the cares of this world, 

and the deceitfulness of riches, 

and the lusts of other things entering in, 

choke the word, 

and it becometh unfruitful.


Mark 8:36

King James Version

36 For what shall it profit a man, 

if he shall gain the whole world, 

and lose his own soul?


Luke 6:30

King James Version

30 Give to every man that asketh of thee; 

and of him that taketh away thy goods 

ask them not again.


Luke 6:31-32

King James Version

31 And as ye would that men should do to you, 

do ye also to them likewise.

32 For if ye love them which love you, 

what thank have ye? 

for sinners also love those that love them.


Luke 6:33

King James Version

33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, 

what thank have ye? 

for sinners also do even the same.


Luke 6:34

King James Version

34 And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, 

what thank have ye? 

for sinners also lend to sinners, 

to receive as much again.


Luke 6:35

King James Version

35 But love ye your enemies, 

and do good,

and lend, 

hoping for nothing again; 

and your reward shall be great, 

and ye shall be the children of the Highest: 

for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.


Luke 6:38

King James Version

38 Give, 

and it shall be given unto you; 

good measure, pressed down,

 and shaken together, and running over, 

shall men give into your bosom. 

For with the same measure that ye mete withal 

it shall be measured to you again.


Luke 11:5-8

King James Version

5 And he said unto them, 

Which of you shall have a friend, 

and shall go unto him at midnight, 

and say unto him, 

Friend, lend me three loaves;

6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, 

and I have nothing to set before him?

7 And he from within shall answer and say, 

Trouble me not: 

the door is now shut, 

and my children are with me in bed; 

I cannot rise and give thee.

8 I say unto you, 

Though he will not rise and give him, 

because he is his friend, 

yet because of his importunity he will rise 

and give him as many as he needeth.


Luke 11:10

King James Version

10 For every one that asketh receiveth; 

and he that seeketh findeth; 

and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.


Luke 11:11-13

King James Version

11 If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, 

will he give him a stone? 

or if he ask a fish, 

will he for a fish give him a serpent?

12 Or if he shall ask an egg, 

will he offer him a scorpion?

13 If ye then, being evil, 

know how to give good gifts unto your children: 

how much more shall your heavenly Father 

give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?


Luke 12:33-34

King James Version

33 Sell that ye have, 

and give alms; 

provide yourselves bags which wax not old, 

a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, 

where no thief approacheth, 

neither moth corrupteth.

34 For where your treasure is, 

there will your heart be also.


Luke 12:15

King James Version

15 And he said unto them, 

Take heed, 

and beware of covetousness: 

for a man's life consisteth 

not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.


Here's what the Bible says about lending to those in need:

Deuteronomy 15:11

King James Version

11 For the poor shall never cease out of the land: 

therefore I command thee, 

saying, 

Thou shalt open thine hand wide 

unto thy brother, 

to thy poor, 

and to thy needy, 

in thy land.


1 Samuel 2:7-8

King James Version

7 The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: 

he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

8 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, 

and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, 

to set them among princes, 

and to make them inherit the throne of glory: 

for the pillars of the earth are the Lord's, 

and he hath set the world upon them.


Psalm 15:5

King James Version

5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, 

nor taketh reward against the innocent.

He that doeth these things shall never be moved.


Psalm 37:16-17

King James Version

16 A little that a righteous man hath 

is better than the riches of many wicked.

17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: 

but the Lord upholdeth the righteous.


Psalm 62:10

King James Version

10 Trust not in oppression, 

and become not vain in robbery: 

if riches increase, 

set not your heart upon them.


Psalm 112:5

King James Version

5 A good man sheweth favour, 

and lendeth: 

he will guide his affairs with discretion.


Proverbs 3:27-28

King James Version

27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, 

when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.

28 Say not unto thy neighbour, 

Go, and come again, 

and to morrow I will give; 

when thou hast it by thee.


Proverbs 11:28

King James Version

28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall; 

but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.


Proverbs 13:11

King James Version

11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: 

but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.


Proverbs 13:22

King James Version

22 A good man leaveth an inheritance 

to his children's children: 

and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.


Proverbs 15:27

King James Version

27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; 

but he that hateth gifts shall live.


Proverbs 17:5

King James Version

5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: 

and he that is glad at calamities 

shall not be unpunished.


Proverbs 19:17

King James Version

17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; 

and that which he hath given will he pay him again.


Proverbs 22:1

King James Version

22 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, 

and loving favour rather than silver and gold.


Proverbs 22:2

King James Version

2 The rich and poor meet together: 

the Lord is the maker of them all.


Proverbs 23:4-5

King James Version

4 Labour not to be rich: 

cease from thine own wisdom.

5 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? 

for riches certainly make themselves wings; 

they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.


Proverbs 28:8

King James Version

8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, 

he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.


Proverbs 28:22

King James Version

22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, 

and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.


Proverbs 28:25

King James Version

25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: 

but he that putteth his trust in the Lord 

shall be made fat.


Ecclesiastes 5:10

King James Version

10 He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; 

nor he that loveth abundance with increase: 

this is also vanity.


Luke 3:14

King James Version

14 And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, 

saying, 

And what shall we do?

 And he said unto them, 

Do violence to no man, 

neither accuse any falsely; 

and be content with your wages.


Acts 8:18-20

King James Version

18 And when Simon saw 

that through laying on of the apostles' hands 

the Holy Ghost was given, 

he offered them money,

19 Saying, 

Give me also this power, 

that on whomsoever I lay hands, 

he may receive the Holy Ghost.

20 But Peter said unto him, 

Thy money perish with thee, 

because thou hast thought that the gift of God 

may be purchased with money.


Acts 20:35

King James Version

35 I have shewed you all things, 

how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, 

and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, 

how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.


1 Corinthians 5:11-13

King James Version

11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, 

if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, 

or covetous, or an idolator, or a railer, 

or a drunkard, or an extortioner; 

with such an one no not to eat.

12 For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? 

do not ye judge them that are within?

13 But them that are without God judgeth. 

Therefore put away from among yourselves 

that wicked person.


Philippians 2:3

King James Version

3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; 

but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other 

better than themselves.


Philippians 4:19

King James Version

19 But my God shall supply all your need 

according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.


1 Timothy 5:8

King James Version

8 But if any provide not for his own, 

and specially for those of his own house, 

he hath denied the faith, 

and is worse than an infidel.


1 Timothy 6:6-11

King James Version

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

7 For we brought nothing into this world, 

and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, 

and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, 

which drown men in destruction and perdition.

10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: 

which while some coveted after, 

they have erred from the faith, 

and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

11 But thou,

 O man of God, 

flee these things; 

and follow after righteousness, godliness, 

faith, love, patience, meekness.


1 Timothy 6:17-19

King James Version

17 Charge them that are rich in this world, 

that they be not highminded, 

nor trust in uncertain riches, 

but in the living God, 

who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

18 That they do good, 

that they be rich in good works, 

ready to distribute, 

willing to communicate;

19 Laying up in store for themselves 

a good foundation against the time to come, 

that they may lay hold on eternal life.


Hebrews 13:5

King James Version

5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; 

and be content with such things as ye have: 

for he hath said, 

I will never leave thee, 

nor forsake thee.


James 1:27

King James Version

27 Pure religion and undefiled 

before God and the Father is this, 

To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, 

and to keep himself unspotted from the world.


James 5:1-6

King James Version

5 Go to now, 

ye rich men, 

weep and howl for your miseries 

that shall come upon you.

2 Your riches are corrupted, 

and your garments are motheaten.

3 Your gold and silver is cankered; 

and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, 

and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. 

Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days.

4 Behold, 

the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, 

which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: 

and the cries of them which have reaped 

are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth.

5 Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, 

and been wanton; 

ye have nourished your hearts, 

as in a day of slaughter.

6 Ye have condemned and killed the just; 

and he doth not resist you.


1 John 2:15-17

King James Version

15 Love not the world, 

neither the things that are in the world. 

If any man love the world, 

the love of the Father is not in him.

16 For all that is in the world, 

the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, 

and the pride of life, 

is not of the Father, 

but is of the world.

17 And the world passeth away, 

and the lust thereof: 

but he that doeth the will of God 

abideth for ever.


Revelation 3:16-19

King James Version

16 So then because thou art lukewarm, 

and neither cold nor hot, 

I will spue thee out of my mouth.

17 Because thou sayest, 

I am rich, 

and increased with goods, 

and have need of nothing; 

and knowest not that thou art wretched, 

and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:

18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, 

that thou mayest be rich; 

and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, 

and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; 

and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, 

that thou mayest see.

19 As many as I love, 

I rebuke and chasten: 

be zealous therefore, 

and repent.


The next post is on GOD's laws on lending among Jews.


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