Mark 8:36
For what would it benefit a person to gain the whole world [i.e., of material things] and give up his life [i.e., of spiritual blessings]?
Matthew 4:8-10
The devil took Him again, [this time] to a very high mountain and showed Him all the world's kingdoms, along with their splendor,
Matthew 16:26
For what benefit is it to a person if he gains the whole world [of material things] but [has to] give up his life [i.e., all the spiritual blessings]? Or what should a person give in exchange for his life?
Luke 9:25
For what is a person benefited if he gains the whole world [i.e., of material things] and [yet] loses [his spiritual life] or gives himself up [to spiritual ruin]?
Luke 12:19-20
And I will say to myself, 'Soul, you have plenty of goods [i.e., grain and supplies] stored up for many years, [so], take it easy; eat, drink and have fun.'
Luke 16:19-23
"Now there was a certain rich man who was dressed in purple [clothing] and soft linen [garments] and who lived every day in pleasure and luxury.
Romans 6:21
What benefit did you receive at that time from doing the things you are now ashamed of? For the end of such behavior is [spiritual] death.
Philippians 3:7-9
However, those things which were [once regarded as] gain to me, I have [now] considered to be loss for [the sake of] Christ.
Hebrews 11:24-26
By [having] faith, when Moses was grown up, he refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh's daughter,
James 1:9-11
But the person [who must live] in humble circumstances should be happy over being lifted up [spiritually by God].
Revelation 18:7-8
Cause her as much torment and sorrow as she gave herself honor and luxurious living. For she is saying to herself, 'I sit as a queen; I am not a widow and I will never suffer grief.'