Quick Money
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Definition and Context:
The concept of "quick money" refers to the pursuit of financial gain with minimal effort or time investment. This idea is often associated with schemes or practices that promise rapid wealth, such as gambling, get-rich-quick schemes, or dishonest business practices. In the biblical context, the pursuit of quick money is frequently cautioned against, as it can lead to moral compromise and spiritual peril.

Biblical References and Themes:

1. Proverbs on Wealth and Diligence:
The Book of Proverbs offers numerous insights into the pursuit of wealth and the dangers of seeking quick riches. Proverbs 13:11 states, "Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied." This verse highlights the transient nature of wealth gained through dishonest or hasty means, contrasting it with the enduring value of wealth accumulated through diligent effort.

2. Warnings Against Greed:
Greed is a central theme in the Bible, often linked to the desire for quick money. In 1 Timothy 6:9-10 , Paul warns, "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. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil." This passage underscores the spiritual dangers associated with an insatiable desire for wealth, which can lead individuals away from faith and into moral decay.

3. The Folly of Ill-Gotten Gains:
The Bible frequently addresses the folly of acquiring wealth through unjust means. Proverbs 28:20 states, "A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished." This verse serves as a warning that the pursuit of quick money, especially through unethical practices, ultimately leads to negative consequences.

4. Contentment and Trust in God:
Scripture encourages believers to find contentment in God's provision rather than in the pursuit of wealth. Hebrews 13:5 advises, "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: 'Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.'" This call to contentment is a reminder that true security and satisfaction come from a relationship with God, not from material wealth.

5. Parables and Teachings of Jesus:
Jesus' teachings often address the dangers of wealth and the importance of prioritizing spiritual riches. In the Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:16-21), Jesus tells of a man who hoards his wealth without regard for his spiritual state, only to face sudden death. This parable illustrates the futility of amassing wealth without being "rich toward God."

Practical Implications for Believers:
The biblical perspective on quick money encourages believers to pursue financial gain through honest and diligent work, to avoid the pitfalls of greed and unethical practices, and to prioritize spiritual wealth over material riches. By adhering to these principles, Christians are called to live lives marked by integrity, contentment, and trust in God's provision.
Topical Bible Verses
Hebrews 13:5
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as you have: for he has said, I will never leave you, nor forsake you.
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Proverbs 28:20
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that makes haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
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1 Timothy 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.
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Proverbs 23:4
Labor not to be rich: cease from your own wisdom.
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Proverbs 13:11
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathers by labor shall increase.
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The Right Kind of Fear
... Or it may be that he was strongly tempted to make money very quickly"and quick
money-making and honesty never go together except by a very extraordinary ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/sermons on proverbs/the right kind of fear.htm

The October Panic.
... clear for quick decisive thinking and action. The tension was intense. Men sat up
all night conferring on best measures. A group of the leading money men met ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks with world winners/the october panic.htm

Money for Postage.
... I have a very sick child in the car, and no money for a hotel, and none for a ... leave
me, when I said, 'But there is one thing.' 'What is it?' was his quick reply ...
//christianbookshelf.org/various/the wonders of prayer/money for postage.htm

The Coin in the Fish's Mouth
... whole point of the story depends upon the fact that this tribute-money was not a ...
Peter's quick answer seems to be prompted by zeal for his Master's honour, on ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/the coin in the fishs.htm

Chapter twenty-seven
... With a quick movement of his other hand he turned the Bishop's head toward's what
little light was shining from the alleyway, at the same ... We've got the money. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/sheldon/in his steps/chapter twenty-seven.htm

Gold-Exchanged Lives.
... Jesus says that our money in its new form will be waiting our arrival on the ... Moses,
and with Elijah, and with John and Paul, but""with the quick tears of ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on service/gold-exchanged lives.htm

She Died for Him
... When he had made some money, he wrote home to his wife: "Come out to me here; I
send the money for your passage; I want to see you and my boy." The wife ... Quick! ...
/.../shaw/touching incidents and remarkable answers to prayer/she died for him.htm

Chapter eighteen
... much of you," Rachel suddenly asked, and then her face warmed with its quick flush
of ... the fast young men who fill the clubs and waste their time and money as I ...
//christianbookshelf.org/sheldon/in his steps/chapter eighteen.htm

When Herod is Rejected in Arabia, He Makes Haste to Rome Where ...
... get money of the king, while his brother was yet alive; by which money alone it ... of
the Tyrians, to get them accepted; however, fate had been too quick for his ...
/.../chapter 14 when herod is.htm

Slavery
... De Berulle was quick to recognize holiness and merit, and he and Vincent soon ... his
companion went out, leaving the cupboard in which he kept his money unlocked. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/forbes/life of st vincent de paul/chapter 2 slavery.htm

Resources
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