13 Bible Verses about Drawbacks To Riches

then said Jesus to his disciples, I declare unto you, it will be difficult for a rich man to enter into the gospel kingdom.

then Jesus looking round about, said to his disciples, how difficult a thing is it for those who have riches to enter into the gospel kingdom!

Jesus perceiving him so very dejected, said, how difficult is it for those, who have riches, to enter into the kingdom of God!

it is easier for a cable to pass thro' the eye of a needle, than for such a rich man to enter into the divine kingdom.

it is easier for a cable to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

There was a rich man, who used to dress in purple and fine linnen, and pass his days in pomp and luxury.

the needy he has furnished with plentiful enjoyments, and the rich he has reduced to poverty.

no man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or he will be attach'd to the one, and neglectful of the other. ye cannot serve God and Mamon.

such is he, who heaps up his treasure here, and makes no provision for another world.

your wealth is wasted, your wardrobe is devour'd by the worm,

her wealth is all sunk in a moment! the pilots and the passengers: the ships-crew, and the super-cargo's shall stand afar off,

let the rich be humbled by his instability: for he is as transitory as a flower in the field. the sun is up and darts its rays, the grass is wither'd, its flowers droop, and all their beautiful appearance vanishes away. just so the rich man fades with all his projects.

themselves to temptations and snares, and to many foolish noxious passions, which plunge men into ruin and perdition. for the love of money is the root of all evil: