Money When ministry interferes with how people make ____, it can lead to persecution (Ac 16:22f., 19:23-29). Prophets can affect profits (also see Ac 19:19). The love of ___ is a root of all kinds of evil (1 Tim 6:6-10, 17-19).
Humble Believers in ___ circumstances must take pride in their high position and exaltation in the Lord (Jas 1:9, cf. Jas 4:10; Mt 23:12; Lk 6:20-23; Php 3:20-21). The Lord shows favor to His ____ people (Ps 18:27, 34:18, 82:3, 138:6; Pr 3:34; Jas 4:6).
Kingdom Though the Lord’s lowly children are considered low in the ___s of the world, they will inherit the ____ of God our Father (Jas 2:5; cf. Jas 1:9; Lk 6:20).
Boast Though ___ing can be negative (Jas 4:16), James says poor Christians should ___ in their high status with the Most High (Jas 1:9; cf. Jer 9:23-24; Rom 5:2).
Rich ___ Christians must take pride in their Christ-like humiliation (Jas 1:10). Woe to those who put their trust in their fleeting ___es and not in the Lord (Ps 49:16-20, Pr 11:28; Lk 6:24-26, 12:16-21).
Fade The rich and riches will ___ away like a flower in the heat (Jas 1:10-11; cf. Job 14:1-2; Ps 37:1-2, 103:15-17, Is 40:6-8) – perhaps even during a business trip (Jas 4:13-15).
Wealth The blessing of the Lord can bring ____ (Pr 10:22). Godly wisdom can bring riches and honor (Pr 3:16). ___ is not necessarily evil.
Poverty Disregarding godly discipline can lead to ____ and shame (Pr 13:18). We should desire neither ____ nor riches (Pr 30:8-9).
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