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The love of silver is the beginning of many evils.
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We brought nothing into the world and can carry nothing out.
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Therefore arm yourselves with the weapons of righteousness.
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First teach yourselves to walk according to the command of the Master.
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Then teach your wives to walk in the faithfulness given to them, in love and purity, loving their husbands faithfully and treating every other person with self-control.
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Let them teach the children in the fear of Elohim.
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Let widows be sober concerning the faithfulness of the Master, interceding continually for all, avoiding slander, false witness, love of silver, and every evil thing.
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Let them know that they are an altar of Elohim and that every offering is examined.
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Nothing escapes the knowledge of Elohim - neither thought, intention, nor hidden thing.
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Deacons must likewise be blameless before His righteousness, as servants of Elohim and the Anointed and not as servants of Adam.
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Let them not be slanderers, double-tongued, lovers of silver, or ruled by appetite.
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Let them be compassionate, careful, and walking according to the truth of the Master who became servant of all.
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If we please him in the present age, we will receive the age to come according to the promise of resurrection.
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If we conduct ourselves worthily, we will reign with him, if indeed we remain faithful.