Matthew 22:5
"They however gave no heed, but went, one to his home in the country, another to his business;
Hebrews 2:3
how shall *we* escape if we are indifferent to a salvation as great as that now offered to us? This, after having first of all been announced by the Lord Himself, had its truth made sure to us by those who heard Him,
Matthew 13:22
He who has received the seed among the thorns is the man who hears the Message, but the cares of the present age and the delusions of riches quite stifle the Message, and it becomes unfruitful.
Matthew 24:38-39
At that time, before the Deluge, men were busy eating and drinking, taking wives or giving them, up to the very day when Noah entered the Ark,
Luke 14:18-20
"But they all without exception began to excuse themselves. The first told him, "'I have purchased a piece of land, and must of necessity go and look at it. Pray hold me excused.'
Luke 17:26-32
"And as it was in the time of Noah, so will it also be in the time of the Son of Man.
Acts 2:13
But others, scornfully jeering, said, "They are brim-full of sweet wine."
Acts 24:25
But when he dealt with the subjects of justice, self-control, and the judgement which was soon to come, Felix became alarmed and said, "For the present leave me, and when I can find a convenient opportunity I will send for you."
Romans 2:4
Or is it that you think slightingly of His infinite goodness, forbearance and patience, unaware that the goodness of God is gently drawing you to repentance?
Romans 8:6
Because for the mind to be given up to earthly things means death; but for it to be given up to spiritual things means Life and peace.
1 Timothy 6:9-10
But people who are determined to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many unwise and pernicious ways which sink mankind in destruction and ruin.
2 Timothy 3:4
treacherous, headstrong, self-important. They will love pleasure instead of loving God,
1 John 2:15-16
Do not love the world, nor the things in the world. If any one loves the world, there is no love in his heart for the Father.