Give what you owe
“Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.” (Rom. 13:7 NIV)
Don’t be greedy
“Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” (Luke 22:15 NIV)
Everything comes from God
“But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.” (2 Chron 29:14 NIV)
God richly provides
“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.” (1 Tim. 6:17 NIV)
Insight is better than silver and gold
“How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!” (Prov. 16:16 NIV)