Luke 16:8
And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely; for the children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light.
Luke 16:25
But Abraham said, Son, remember, that thou in thy life-time receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
Matthew 13:44
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hid in a field, which a man having found hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
Luke 12:19-21
And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years: take thine ease; eat, drink, and be merry.
Luke 16:27-28
Then he said, I pray thee, therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house:
John 8:23
And he said to them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.
John 15:19
If ye were of the world, the world would love its own; but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
John 17:14
I have given them thy word, and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
James 5:5
Ye have lived delicately on earth, and been wanton; ye have cherished your hearts, as in a day of sacrifice.
1 John 4:4-5
Ye are of God, beloved children, and have overcome them; because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.