5 Whoever loves gold will not be justified. And whoever pursues consumption will be consumed by it.
6 Many have been caused to fall because of gold, and it became their ruin by its beauty.
7 Gold is a stumbling block to those who sacrifice for it. Woe to those who pursue it eagerly, for all the imprudent will perish by it.
8 Blessed is the rich man who is found to be without blemish. And blessed is he who has not gone after gold, nor placed his hope in money or treasures.
9 Who is he? For we should praise him. For he has done wonderful things in his life.
10 He has been tested by it, and has become perfect; he will have eternal glory. He was able to transgress, but he has not transgressed. He was able to do evil, but he has not done evil.
11 Therefore, his good things are established in the Lord, and the entire Church of the saints will proclaim his almsgiving.