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VERSO

Matt. 6:19.

I.
Does not mean to prohibit
suitable provission ―
For food } 1 Tim. 5:8.
Raments } 2 Thess. 3:10.
Sickness}

Benevolence Heb. 13:16.
Residence Heb. 13:2. 1 Pet. 4:9,10.

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II
It forbids out laying of
our plans for vast rich-
es in this world. ―
This prohibition will com-
mend itself to our unn-
derstanding, and approv-
als from the following.

1^th. Treasures of this world
apt to engross our affec-
tions. ―
Where your treasure-
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2^nd. Undue desire for them,
lays strong temptations
to get them dishonestly.
They that will be rich ―
James 5:4. 1 Tim. 5:9.

RECTO

3^rd. The possession of them,
often leads to the pleasure
of sin. Ps. 73. Luke 12:
16: Naboth also
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4^th. Rich men are often
infidels. ―
Prov. 30:8. 1 Tim. 6:10.
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5.^th Keeps death out of
sight. Luke 12:
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6^th. A strong hindrance
to our entrance into
the Kingdom of heaven.
Matt. 19:
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7^th sometimes the means of
ruining souls. 1 Tim. 6:9.
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8.^th. Make men presump-
tuous. James 4:13. 5:3.
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9.^th Its insecurity while we
live. Moth & rust, &
thieves ―
Fine clothe? Moth―
Eatables;? Rust―
Money? Thieves, or James
5:3.
Wings ―
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10.^th Uselessness in death.
Ps. 49: Luke 12:20.