Ecclesiasticus, 31

23. People praise the person who keeps a splendid table, and their opinion of his munificence is sound.

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Ecclesiastical 31 talks about the theme of wealth, including advice on how to manage it, the danger of being greedy and the importance of trusting God rather than depending on money.

Proverbs 13:11: "Wealth barely gains decreases, but those who gradually gather it," this verse highlights the importance of managing wealth with wisdom, not being greedy and not seeking dishonest gains, which can lead to loss of wealth .

Matthew 6:24: "No one can serve two gentlemen, because either will hate one and love the other, or will be loyal to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money." Jesus teaches that trust must be placed in God and not in money, for wealth is not a substitute for the peace and happiness that God can provide.

Proverbs 15:27: "The miser disturbs his own home, but those who hate bribery will live" this verse highlights the danger of being greedy and how it can cause conflicts at home and harm family life.

1 Timothy 6:17: "Order those who are rich in the present world that are not arrogant, nor put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, which richly offers us all things to enjoy" this verse reinforces the idea that Trust must be placed in God rather than wealth, which is uncertain and can be lost at any moment.

Proverbs 11:4: "Wealth is not for the day of wrath, but justice delivers from death" This verse points out that although wealth may be useful in this life, it is not able to save someone from God's wrath. Justice, on the other hand, can bring salvation.