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In the financial sense, gain through trading. The word is also used in Scripture of spiritual gain.

Legitimate profit

As the result of hard work Pr 14:23; Pr 21:5 See also Pr 31:18

As the reward of generosity Pr 11:24; Lk 6:38

As the gift of God Dt 8:18

It is withheld by God in judgment Dt 28:15-20; Jer 12:13; Hag 1:9

It is for this life only Ecc 1:3-4; 1Ti 6:7

Profiting by oppression

A common practice of the wicked Ecc 5:8-9

It is often cloaked in hypocrisy See also Eze 33:31

It is against God’s law Lev 25:37

It is of little worth See also Pr 11:16; Pr 16:8

It is short-lived Job 20:18-19; Isa 23:17-18; Jer 17:11

It is judged by God Pr 1:18-19; Eze 22:12-14; Mic 4:13; Hab 2:9

Its avoidance is rewarded Pr 28:16; Isa 33:15-16

Profiting by dishonesty

It is common amongst the wicked Jer 22:17

It is forbidden to God’s servants Ex 18:21; 1Sa 8:3; 1Ti 3:8; Tit 1:7

Profiting selfishly

It is common amongst the wicked Isa 56:11

It is avoided by the godly Ps 119:36

Using religion for profit

In the OT See also Nu 22:16-17; 1Sa 2:12-16; Jer 6:13; Jer 8:10

In the NT 2Co 2:17 See also Ac 8:18-23; 1Ti 6:5; Tit 1:11; Jude 11

Profiting spiritually

Through the Scriptures 1Ti 4:13-15; 2Ti 3:16-17

Through wisdom Pr 3:13-14

Through doctrine Tit 3:8

Through godliness and contentment 1Ti 6:6 See also 1Ti 4:8

Through chastening Heb 12:10

Through spiritual gifts 1Co 12:7

Through service Mt 25:14-30; Lk 19:11-27

Through sacrifice Mt 19:29 pp Mk 10:29-30 pp Lk 18:29-30; Heb 11:35

Through death Php 1:21 See also Php 1:23

Doubts expressed about profiting spiritually Job 9:29-31; Job 21:15; Job 34:9; Job 35:1-3; Ps 73:13; Ecc 2:15; Ecc 6:8; Mal 3:14

It is better than worldly wealth Mt 16:26 pp Mk 8:36 pp Lk 9:25

Unprofitable things

See also