Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And seekest thou great things for thyself? seek them not: for, behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh, saith the LORD: but thy life will I give unto thee for a prey in all places whither thou goest.
Seek
Bible References
Seekest
Romans 12:16
Let the same spirit of sympathy animate you all, not a spirit of pride; be glad to associate with the lowly. Do not think too highly of yourselves.
1 Corinthians 7:26
I think, then, that, in view of the time of suffering that has now come upon us, what I have already said is best-that a man should remain as he is.
1 Timothy 6:6
And a great source of gain religion is, when it brings contentment with it!
Hebrews 13:5
Do not let your conduct be ruled by the love of money. Be content with what you have, for God himself has said-- 'I will never forsake you, nor will I ever abandon you.'
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Matthew 6:25
That is why I say to you, Do not be anxious about your life here--what you can get to eat or drink; nor yet about your body-- what you can get to wear. Is not life more than food, and the body than its clothing?