26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with reverence and sobriety; not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; broided: or, plaited
10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8 And having food and raiment with these let us be content.
36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; uncertain…: Gr. uncertainty of riches
8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: convenient…: Heb. of my allowance
16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it.
9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
15 And he said to them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; immorality, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. loving…: or, favour is better than, etc
5 Let your manner of life be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
21 Jesus said to him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell what thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that any of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things in common.
19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
10 He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.
5 Wilt thou set thy eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make to themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. set…: Heb. cause thine eyes to fly upon
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
15 As he came forth of his mother’s womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand.
4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.