Deuteronomy 8:18
But remember it's the Lord your God who gives you the ability to become rich, in order to fulfill his agreement he promised to your forefathers that still exists today.
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In Context
17You might think to yourselves, “I became rich through all my hard work.”
Cross References
Genesis 32:14200 female goats, 20 male goats; 200 ewes, 20 rams;
Deuteronomy 7:8However, because the Lord loved you and kept the promise he gave to your forefathers, He led you out by his power and rescued you from the prison-house of slavery, from the rule of Pharaoh, king of Egypt.
Deuteronomy 8:1You must take care to follow every commandment I am giving you today, so that you may live and have many descendants, and go in and take over the country the Lord promised to give to your forefathers.
1 Chronicles 29:12Riches and honor come from you and you reign supreme. You possess power and might, and have the ability to make people great and to give strength to all.
Psalms 144:1Praise the Lord—he is my rock. He trains me for battle, he gives me skill for war.
Ecclesiastes 12:1Remember your Creator while you are young, before days of trouble come and you grow old, saying, “I'm not enjoying life anymore.”
Matthew Henry on Deuteronomy 8:11-20
Cautions Relating to Worldly Prosperity. ( b. c. 1451.) 10 When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the Lord thy God for the good land which he hath given thee. 11 Beware that thou forget not the Lord thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day: 12 Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein; 13 And when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all… Read the whole commentary →