Matthew 22:5
They, however, took no notice, but went off, one to his farm, another to his business;
Hebrews 2:3
how can we, of all people, expect to escape, if we disregard so great a Salvation? It was the Master who at the outset spoke of this Salvation, and its authority was confirmed for us by those who heard him,
Matthew 13:22
By the seed which was sown among the brambles is meant the man who hears the Message, but the cares of life and the glamour of wealth completely choke the Message, so that it gives no return.
Matthew 24:38-39
In those days before the flood they went on eating and drinking, marrying and being married, up to the very day on which Noah entered the ark,
Luke 14:18-20
They all with one accord began to ask to be excused. The first man said to the servant 'I have bought a field and am obliged to go and look at it. I must ask you to consider me excused.'
Luke 17:26-32
As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be again in the days of the Son of Man.
Acts 2:13
But there were some who said with a sneer: "They have had too much new wine."
Acts 24:25
But, while Paul was speaking at length about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became terrified, and interrupted him--"Go for the present, but, when I find an opportunity, I will send for you again."
Romans 2:4
Or do you think lightly of his abundant kindness, patience, and forbearance, not realizing that his kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
Romans 8:6
To be earthly-minded means Death, to be spiritually minded means Life and Peace;
1 Timothy 6:9-10
Those who want to be rich fall into the snares of temptation, and become the prey of many foolish and harmful ambitions, which plunge people into Destruction and Ruin.
2 Timothy 3:4
treacherous, reckless, and puffed up with pride; they will love pleasure more than they love God;
1 John 2:15-16
Do not love the world or what the world can offer. When any one loves the world, there is no love for the Father in him;