life insurance
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22The good leave behind heirs: children and grandchildren. And the substance of the sinner is preserved for the just.
8But if anyone has no concern for his own, and especially for those of his own household, he has denied the faith, and he is worse than an unbeliever.
5Let your behavior be without avarice; be content with what you are offered. For he himself has said, “I will not abandon you, and I will not neglect you.” 6So then, we may confidently say, “The Lord is my helper. I will not fear what man can do to me.”
2When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and the rivers will not cover you. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned, and the flames will not scorch you.
16If any among the faithful have widows, let him minister to them and not burden the Church, so that there may be enough for those who are true widows.
28And we know that, for those who love God, all things work together unto good, for those who, in accordance with his purpose, are called to be saints.
13But the blood will be for you as a sign in the buildings where you will be. And I will see the blood, and I will pass over you. And the plague will not be with you to destroy, when I strike the land of Egypt.
24Four things are least upon the earth, and they are wiser than the wise: 25the ants, an infirm people who provide food for themselves at the harvest,
8You should owe nothing to anyone, except so as to love one another. For whoever loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. 9For example: You shall not commit adultery. You shall not kill. You shall not steal. You shall not speak false testimony. You shall not covet. And if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in this word: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 10The love of neighbor does no harm. Therefore, love is the plenitude of the law.
7The rich rule over the poor. And the borrower is servant to the lender.
13Therefore, be subject to every human creature because of God, whether it is to the king as preeminent, 14or to leaders as having been sent from him for vindication over evildoers, it is truly for the praise of what is good. 15For such is the will of God, that by doing good you may bring about the silence of imprudent and ignorant men, 16in an open manner, and not as if cloaking malice with liberty, but like servants of God. 17Honor everyone. Love brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
11So then, if you have not been faithful with iniquitous mammon, who will trust you with what is true?
23Be diligent to know the countenance of your cattle, and consider your own flocks, 24for you will not always hold this power. But a crown shall be awarded from generation to generation. 25The meadows are open, and the green plants have appeared, and the hay has been collected from the mountains. 26Lambs are for your clothing, and goats are for the price of a field. 27Let the milk of goats be sufficient for your food, and for the necessities of your household, and for the provisions of your handmaids.
35I have revealed all things to you, because by laboring in this way, it is necessary to support the weak and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”
2Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his recompenses. 3He forgives all your iniquities. He heals all your infirmities. 4He redeems your life from destruction. He crowns you with mercy and compassion. 5He satisfies your desire with good things. Your youth will be renewed like that of the eagle.