What does the Bible say about get rich quick schemes?
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The Bible warns against hurried, dishonest, or greedy pursuits of wealth and calls believers to faithful labor, contentment, generosity, and trust in God’s provision. Proverbs 13:11 teaches that wealth gained hastily dwindles, while steady gathering increases it. Proverbs 28:19-20 contrasts diligent work with chasing fantasies and says a faithful person will abound with blessings. Scripture warns that the love of money leads into many sorrows (1 Timothy 6:10), while Hebrews 13:5-6 directs Christians to be content because the Lord is their helper. Jesus also teaches in Luke 16:10 that faithfulness in small things matters. Rather than seeking quick gain, Christians should work honestly, steward resources gratefully, and seek first the kingdom of God.
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- Proverbs 13:11
Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, But he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
- Proverbs 28:19-20
[19] One who works his land will have an abundance of food; But one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. [20] A faithful man is rich with blessings; But one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
- Hebrews 13:5-6
[5] Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, "I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you." [6] So that with good courage we say, "The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?"
- 1 Timothy 6:10
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
- Luke 16:10
He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.
- Proverbs 28:20
A faithful man is rich with blessings; But one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
- Proverbs 24:30-34
[30] I went by the field of the sluggard, By the vineyard of the man void of understanding; [31] Behold, it was all grown over with thorns. Its surface was covered with nettles, And its stone wall was broken down. [32] Then I saw, and considered well. I saw, and received instruction: [33] A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep; [34] So shall your poverty come as a robber, And your want as an armed man.
- Hebrews 13:5
Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, "I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you."
- Proverbs 22:16
Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, Both come to poverty.
- Proverbs 28:22
A stingy man hurries after riches, And doesn't know that poverty waits for him.
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