Matt. 19:24. And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go
through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the
kingdom of God.

I Tim. 5:8. But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those
of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an
infidel.

Luke 12:15. And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of
covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the
things which he possesseth.

I Tim. 6:10. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while
some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced
themselves through with many sorrows.

Eph. 4:28. Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour,
working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give
to him that needeth.

Heb. 13:16. But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such
sacrifices God is well pleased.

READING.--The Unjust Steward, Luke 16:1-7; or, Matt. 25: 31-46.

ILLUSTRATIONS.--_Poverty and Riches_: The Rich Man and Lazarus, Luke
16:19-31; The Rich Fool, Luke 12:15-21; The Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11
seq. _Dishonesty_: Achan, Josh. 7. Gehazi, II Kings 5. Judas, Luke 12:6,
Ananias and Sapphira, Acts 5. _Benevolence_: The Good Samaritan, Luke