Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
Thou
That which
Riches
General references
Bible References
Thou
1 John 2:16
because all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
That which
1 Corinthians 7:29
But this I say, brethren, the time that remaineth is short; that both they that have wives may be as though they had none;
Riches
Matthew 6:19
Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth, where the moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal;
1 Timothy 6:17
Charge those who are rich in this world that they be not highminded, nor place their hope in uncertain riches, but in God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good,
James 5:1
Come now, ye rich men, weep and wail for your miseries that are coming upon you.
General references
Matthew 6:19
Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth, where the moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal;