33 The single-minded man coveteth not gold, he overreacheth not his neighbour, he longeth not after manifold dainties, he delighteth not in varied apparel. (T12)
Testament of Issachar 1:33
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Testament of Benjamin 1:33–35
33 The inclination of the good man is not in the power of the deceit of the spirit of Beliar, for the angel of peace guideth his soul. (T12) 34 And he gazeth not passionately upon corruptible things, nor gathereth together riches through a desire of pleasure. (T12) 35 He delighteth… (T12)
Acts 20:32–34
32 And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified. 33 I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. 34 You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my…
Testament of Issachar 1:36–38
36 There is no envy in his thoughts, no malicious person maketh his soul to pine away, nor worry with insatiable desire in his mind. (T12) 37 For he walketh in singleness of soul, and beholdeth all things in uprightness of heart, shunning eyes made evil through the error… (T12) 38 … (T12)
Epistle of Barnabas 19:5–7
5 Thou shalt not doubt whether a thing shall be or not be. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain. Thou shalt love thy neighbor more than thine own soul. Thou shalt not murder a child by abortion, nor again shalt thou kill it when it is born. Thou sha… (BRN)
Testament of Issachar 2:7–9
7 I drank not wine, to be led astray thereby; (T12) 8 I coveted not any desirable thing that was my neighbour's. (T12) 9 Guile arose not in my heart; (T12)
Sirach 31:7–9
7 It is a stumbling block to those who sacrifice to it. Every fool will be taken by it. (WEB) 8 Blessed is the rich person who is found blameless, and who doesn’t go after gold. (WEB) 9 Who is he, that we may call him blessed? For he has done wonderful things among his people. (WEB)
Proverbs 19:21–23
21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. 22 The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar. 23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.
Sirach 37:28–30
28 For not all things are profitable for all men. Not every soul has pleasure in everything. (WEB) 29 Don’t be insatiable in any luxury. Don’t be greedy in the things that you eat. (WEB) 30 For overeating brings disease, and gluttony causes nausea. (WEB)
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