Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you.
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him have no lack!
And God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right, behold, I now do according to your word. Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you. I give you also what you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that no other king shall compare with you, all your days.
for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.”
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.
I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread.
he will dwell on the heights; his place of defense will be the fortresses of rocks; his bread will be given him; his water will be sure.
they are not put to shame in evil times; in the days of famine they have abundance.
but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”
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