For 'the earth, with all that is in it, belongs to the Lord.'
But, if any one should say to you 'This has been offered in sacrifice to an idol,' then, for the sake of the speaker and his scruples, do not eat it.
Everything created by God is good, and there in nothing that need be rejected--provided only that it is received thankfully;
Urge upon those who are wealthy in this life not to pride themselves, or fix their hopes, on so uncertain a thing as wealth, but on God, who gives us a wealth of enjoyment on every side.