Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.

She appraises a field and buys it; from her earnings she plants a vineyard.

Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.

He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor.

For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”