44 Bible Verses about possessions

And sold their possessions and goods, and departed them to all men, as every man had need.

And possess the land and dwell therein, for I have given you the land to enjoy it.

Wherefore he said unto them, "Take heed, and beware of covetousness. For no man's life standeth in the abundance of the things which he possesseth."

For unto whomsoever God giveth riches, goods and power, he giveth it him to enjoy it, to take it for his portion, and to be refreshed of his labour: this is now the gift of God.

But upon the mount Zion, there shall a remnant escape: these shall be holy, and the house of Jacob shall possess even those, that had themselves afore in possession.

He, then, that hath the substance of the world, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his compassion from him: how dwelleth the love of God in him?

Behold now, the third time, I am ready to come unto you, and yet will I not be grievous unto you. For I seek not yours, but you. Also the children ought not to lay up for the fathers and mothers: but the fathers and mothers for the children.

So likewise, none of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, can be my disciple.

Of a truth I say unto you, That he will make him ruler over all that he hath.

When God giveth a man riches, goods and honour, so that he wanteth nothing of all that his heart can desire, and yet God giveth him not leave to enjoy the same, but another man spendeth them. This is a vain thing and a miserable plague.

Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstlings of all thine increase:

But the nation whom they shall serve, will I judge. And afterward shall they come out with great substance.

And if ye have not been faithful in another man's business: who shall give you your own?

that he had possession of sheep, of oxen, and a mighty household; so that the Philistines had envy at him,

for he shall carry nothing away with him when he dieth, neither shall his pomp follow him.

A deceitful man shall find no vantage; but he that is content with that he hath, is more worth than gold.

And though I bestowed all my goods to feed the poor, and though I gave my body even that I burned, and yet had no love, it profiteth me nothing.

And Jesus said unto him, "If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give it to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me."

When a strong man, armed, watcheth his house; That he possesseth, is in peace.

And the multitude of them that believed, were of one heart; And of one soul. Also, none of them said that any of the things which he possessed was his own: But had all things common.

When the young man heard that saying, he went away mourning. For he had great possessions.

His substance was seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen, five hundred she-asses, and a very great household: so that he was one of the most principal men among all them of the east country.

Also, regard not your stuff, for the goods of all the land of Egypt shall be yours."

And he said also unto his disciples, "There was a certain rich man, which had a steward, that was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.

For ye suffered also with my bonds, and took in worth the spoiling of your goods, and that with gladness, knowing in yourselves how that ye had in heaven a better, and an enduring substance.

Hast thou not preserved him, his house, and all his substance on every side? Hast thou not blessed the work of his hands? Is not his possession increased in the land?

Riches and honour are with me; yea, excellent goods and righteousness.

For all that is in the world - as the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of goods - are not of the father: but of the world.

The chief point of wisdom is that thou be willing to obtain wisdom, and before all thy goods to get the understanding.

O LORD, how manifold are thy works! Right wisely hast thou made them all; yea, the earth is full of thy riches.

and the LORD turned him unto Job, when he prayed for his friends: Yea, the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had afore.

Behold, the LORD shall take her in, and have her in possession: he shall smite down her power in to the sea, and she shall be consumed with fire.

Either how can a man enter into a strong man's house, and violently take away his goods, except he first bind the strong man, and then spoil his house?

and Joanna the wife of Chuzaa, Herod's steward; And Susanna; And many others: which ministered unto them of their substance.

and the earth opened her mouth and swallowed them and their houses and all the men that were with Korah and all their goods.

And Zacchaeus stood forth and said unto the Lord, "Behold Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor, and if I have done any man wrong, I will restore him four fold."

Abram was very rich in cattle, silver and gold.

For their riches was so much that they could not dwell together; and that the land wherein they were strangers could not receive them, because of their cattle.

Jesus beheld him, and had a favour to him, and said unto him, "One thing is lacking unto thee. Go, and sell all that thou hast, and give it to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me, and take up thy cross on thee."