9 Bible Verses about Spiritual Investment

But accumulate for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.

In this way they will save up a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the future and so lay hold of what is truly life.

For who is our hope or joy or crown to boast of before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not of course you?

"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure, hidden in a field, that a person found and hid. Then because of joy he went and sold all that he had and bought that field.

Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be perfect, go sell your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."

For there is more to life than food, and more to the body than clothing.

More than that, I now regard all things as liabilities compared to the far greater value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things -- indeed, I regard them as dung! -- that I may gain Christ,

take my advice and buy gold from me refined by fire so you can become rich! Buy from me white clothing so you can be clothed and your shameful nakedness will not be exposed, and buy eye salve to put on your eyes so you can see!

The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord, and the Lord will repay him for his good deed.