1 Corinthians 7:31
And those who use the good things of the world as using them sparingly; for this world as we see it is passing away.
1 John 2:17
And the world, and all that it gratifies, is passing away, but he who does God's will remains for ever.
1 Corinthians 9:18
What is my reward, then? To present the Good News free of all cost, and so make but a sparing use of the rights which it gives me.
1 Peter 1:24
For-- 'All earthly life is but as grass, And all its splendor as the flower of grass. The grass fades, Its flower falls,
1 Peter 4:7
But the end of all things is near. Therefore exercise self-restraint and be calm, that you may be able to pray.
Matthew 24:48-50
But, should he be a bad servant, and say to himself 'My master is a long time in coming,'
Matthew 25:14-29
For it is as though a man, going on his travels, called his servants, and gave his property into their charge.
Luke 12:15-21
And then he added: "Take care to keep yourselves free from every form of covetousness; for even in the height of his prosperity a man's true Life does not depend on what he has."
Luke 16:1-2
Jesus said to his disciples: "There was a rich man who had a steward; and this steward was maliciously accused to him of wasting his estate.
Luke 19:17-26
'Well done, good servant!' exclaimed the master. 'As you have proved trustworthy in a very small matter, I appoint you governor over ten towns.'
Luke 21:34
Be on your guard lest your minds should ever be dulled by debauches or drunkenness or the anxieties of life, and lest 'That Day' should come suddenly upon you, like a snare.
1 Timothy 6:17-18
Urge upon those who are wealthy in this life not to pride themselves, or fix their hopes, on so uncertain a thing as wealth, but on God, who gives us a wealth of enjoyment on every side.
James 1:10-11
For the rich man will pass away 'like the flower of the grass.'
James 4:14
And yet you do not know what your life will be like to-morrow! For you are but a mist appearing for a little while and then disappearing.
James 5:1-5
Listen to me, you rich men, weep and wail for the miseries that are coming upon you!