Dinheiro
O dinheiro é ferramenta que pode ser usada para o bem ou para o mal. A Bíblia nos ensina a administrar recursos com sabedoria, generosidade e temor ao Senhor.
Perspectiva bíblica
Guardai-vos da avareza. A vida não consiste na abundância de bens. O dinheiro é servo, nunca senhor.
If thou shouldest fix thine eye upon him, he will disappear; for wings like an eagle’s are prepared for him, and he returns to the house of his master.
If thou art poor, measure not thyself with a rich man; but refrain thyself in thy wisdom.
In the multitude of good they are increased that eat it: and what virtue has the owner, but the right of beholding it with his eyes?
Administrar com sabedoria
Honra ao Senhor com as tuas primícias. O sábio administra seus recursos com prudência e visão de eternidade.
Honour the Lord with thy just labours, and give him the first of thy fruits of righteousness:
The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the righteous; it enriches him, and grief of heart shall not be added to it.
Treasures shall not profit the lawless: but righteousness shall deliver from death.
Wealth gotten hastily with iniquity is diminished: but he that gathers for himself with godliness shall be increased. The righteous is merciful, and lends.
The brood of wisdom is more to be chosen than gold, and the brood of prudence more to be chosen than silver.
A fair name is better than much wealth, and good favour is above silver and gold.
Better is a small portion with the fear of the Lord, than great treasures without the fear of the Lord.
Mercy is a fruit to a man: and a poor man is better than a rich liar.
Perigos e armadilhas
Quem quer enriquecer cai em tentação. Fuja do amor ao dinheiro e busque contentamento no Senhor.
The wealth of a rich man is a strong city; and its glory casts a broad shadow.
Tudo vem de Deus
De ti vem tudo, e das tuas mãos to damos. Os tributos são devidos — dai a César o que é de César e a Deus o que é de Deus.
But who am I, and what is my people, that we have been able to be thus forward in offering to thee? for all things are thine, and of thine own have we given thee,
For I hoped in thee, O Lord: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God. For I said, Lest mine enemies rejoice against me: for when my feet were moved, they spoke boastingly against me.