Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes?

General references

Bible References

What

1 John 2:16
For all that makes up the world, namely, the improper desires of the physical body, the improper desires for what is seen, and the [boastful] pride over life's possessions; these are not from the Father, but from the [godless] world.

General references

Matthew 6:19
"Do not store your valuables [here] on earth, where moths can eat them and where rust can corrode them, and where burglars can break in and steal [them].