Abraham, Job, Zaccheus

How to be righteous, though rich:

Exaltation of the poor
The poor are exalted by God. I Samuel 2:4-8; Luke 1:52-53.
The poor of Jesus’ disciples will inherit the kingdom. Luke 6:20-23; Matthew 5:3-6, 10-12.
Lazarus, a poor man, is lifted up to Abraham’s bosom. Luke 16:20-22.
The poor are to boast in their exalted position. James 1:9.
The poor are those who will inherit God’s kingdom. James 2:5.
Those who are humble in this life will be exalted by God. Matthew 23:12; Luke 14:11; Luke 18:14.
The meek shall inherit the earth. Psalm 37:11; Matthew 5:5.

The rich person who is generous is righteous before God
Abraham being hospitable to strangers. Genesis 18:1-8
Job speaking of his defending the poor. Job 29:12-16
Zaccheus giving half of his income to the poor, and so called a son of Abraham. Luke 19:1-9
Barnabas praised for selling his land and giving to the apostles to distribute to the needy. Acts 4:32-37
Cornelius given reward for his alms and prayers. Acts 10:1-6
Tabitha praised because of her work among the poor. Acts 9:36-41

Generosity to the poor
Jesus told his disciples to give their wealth to the poor. Luke 12:33; Luke 16:9; Matthew 19:21.
The one who is generous to the poor will be blessed by God. Deuteronomy 15:10-11
The righteous man gives freely to the poor. Psalm 112:9
Blessed is he who is generous to the poor. Proverbs 14:21; 22:9.
God is honored through him who gives to the needy. Proverbs 14:31
The Lord will repay he who lends to the poor. Proverbs 19:17
The one who is generous to the poor will receive the wealth of the oppressors. Proverbs 22:8
The one who gives to the poor will never have a need. Proverbs 28:27
The one who helps the poor and oppressed will be listened to by God. Isaiah 58:1-12.
Invite the poor to your parties. Luke 14:13-14
Jesus calls Zaccheus a son of Abraham for giving to the poor and repenting. Luke 19:1-10
The church in Jerusalem asks all the churches to give to the poor, which Paul was eager to do. Galatians 2:10.

The Lord condemns the one who has resources but does not help the poor
If you are hostile to the poor, and do not give, it will be a sin against you. Deuteronomy 15:9
He who mocks the poor will be punished. Proverbs 17:5
Whoever does not hear the cry of the poor will also not be heard in their need. Proverbs 21:13
The one who shuts his eyes to the poor will always be in need. Proverbs 28:27
Sodom was condemned because she was rich and did not help the poor. Ezekiel 16:49.
Sodom was condemned for doing evil to the stranger in their midst. Genesis 19.
God punishes the one who keeps his wealth from the poor. Ezekiel 18:17.
The rich man is punished in Hades for not giving to a poor man. Luke 16:19-25
The one who does not give to his needy brother or sister does not have living faith. James 2:15-17
The one who does not give to his needy brother or sister does not love God. I John 3:17-18