The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Church at Corinth.
Chapter 10:24, 31-33
24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.
31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
32 Give none offense, neither to the Jews, nor to the Grecians, nor to the Church of God:
33 Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they might be saved.
Related Scripture:
Philippians 2:4; Colossians 3:17; 1 Peter 4:11
Brethren:
It is meant by the word wealth, that one seeks another's well being, and not the actual wealth of another person or persons.
From Stong's Concordance we find the translation of that phrase as to be; "pisteuo (pist-yoo'-o) from; to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ):--believe(-r), commit (to trust), put in trust with"
Continuing on in verses 31-33, the same thought is more fully expanded to imply and suggest, that one should do all for two major identities. The first would be to give the glory to God as an example of Him, (we are, after all, His proxies), and the second to do good to all peoples. For in this we fulfill the two greatest of commandments; to love God, and to love others. (Read Matthew 22:36-40)
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