What Does the Bible Say About Retirement?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on retirement
Η Βίβλος αναφέρεται στη συνταξιοδότηση σε πολλά σημεία. Αν και ο όρος 'συνταξιοδότηση' δεν χρησιμοποιείται ως τέτοιος, η Βίβλος μας διδάσκει τη σοφία της αποθήκευσης και της προνοητικότητας για το μέλλον, ώστε να μπορούμε να έχουμε ασφάλεια και ευημερία όταν φθάσει η ηλικία της σύνταξης.
Bible Verses About Retirement
Proverbs 6:6-8
“Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.”
Proverbs 13:22
“A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.”
Proverbs 21:20
“The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.”
1 Timothy 5:8
“Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”
Proverbs 22:3
“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.”
Proverbs 24:27
“Put your outdoor work in order and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.”
Ecclesiastes 11:2
“Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.”
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