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
For all that is in the world, the desire of the flesh, and the desire of the eye, 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 is short: it remaineth, that even they that have wives, be as if they had none: And they that weep, as if they wept not;
Riches
Matthew 6:19
Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break thro' and steal:
1 Timothy 6:17
Charge the rich in this world not to be high-minded, neither to trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy:
James 5:1
Go to now, ye rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you.
General references
Matthew 6:19
Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break thro' and steal: