Matthew 13:22
he that is meant by the thorny ground, where other seed fell, is one that heareth the word: which by cares of this life, and the deceitful love of riches, is soon stifled, and becomes unfruitful:
Luke 8:14
the ground over-run with thorns denotes such as have embraced the doctrine, but are so immerst in the business, enjoyments, and pleasures of life, as not to improve it to any real advantage.
1 Timothy 6:9-10
themselves to temptations and snares, and to many foolish noxious passions, which plunge men into ruin and perdition. for the love of money is the root of all evil:
1 Timothy 6:17
Charge those that are rich in this world, not to be elated, not to depend upon their perishable wealth, but upon the God of life, who furnishes us with every thing in plenty for our enjoyment;
2 Timothy 4:10
for Damas, out of love to this world has abandon'd me, and is gone to Thessalonica: Crescens, to Galatia: and Titus, to Dalmatia.
Acts 5:1-11
Now there was a certain man named Ananias who with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,
Matthew 6:24-25
no man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or he will be attach'd to the one, and neglectful of the other. ye cannot serve God and Mamon.
Matthew 13:7
another part fell among thorns: and the thorns grew up and choked it.
Matthew 19:16-24
Immediately one came near him, saying, good master, what good shall I do, to obtain eternal life?
Mark 4:18-19
as for those, who receive seed as among thorns: they are such as hear the word.
Mark 10:23-25
then Jesus looking round about, said to his disciples, how difficult a thing is it for those who have riches to enter into the gospel kingdom!
Luke 12:15
then he said to them, take care to be clear of all avarice: for the enjoyment of life does not depend upon the having large possessions.
Luke 12:21
such is he, who heaps up his treasure here, and makes no provision for another world.
Luke 12:29-30
therefore don't be concern'd about what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; but lay aside all your anxiety:
Luke 14:16-24
upon which Jesus said, a certain man made a great entertainment; where many were invited.
Luke 18:24-25
Jesus perceiving him so very dejected, said, how difficult is it for those, who have riches, to enter into the kingdom of God!
Luke 21:34
set a guard upon yourselves, that ye be not stupified by surfeiting and drunkenness, or by the disquietudes of this life, and so that day come upon you with a surprize.
Acts 8:18
when Simon saw that the holy spirit was given by imposition of the hands of the apostles, he offered them money, saying,
2 Peter 2:14-15
their eyes are inflam'd with adultery, and unextinguishable vice: they insnare the souls of the inconstant. their minds are practis'd in the arts of avarice: an execrable race, who have deserted the right way,
1 John 2:15-16
Love not the world, nor let worldly things engage your affections. he that is worldly affected is a stranger to divine love.
Jude 1:11-12
unhappy creatures! they have followed the practices of Cain, they have addicted themselves to the mercenary illusions of Balaam, and perish in their rebellion like Core.