Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
Riches
General references
Bible References
Riches
Psalm 39:6
“Surely every man walks around like a shadow [in a charade];
Surely they make an uproar for nothing;
Each one builds up riches, not knowing who will receive them.
“Surely every man walks around like a shadow [in a charade];
Surely they make an uproar for nothing;
Each one builds up riches, not knowing who will receive them.
Psalm 52:7
“Look, [this is] the man who would not make God his strength [his stronghold and fortress],
But trusted in the abundance of his riches,
Taking refuge in his wealth.”
“Look, [this is] the man who would not make God his strength [his stronghold and fortress],
But trusted in the abundance of his riches,
Taking refuge in his wealth.”
Deuteronomy 6:10
“Then it shall come about when the Lord your God brings you into the land which He swore (solemnly promised) to [give] your fathers—to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—to give you, [a land with] great and splendid cities which you did not build,
Deuteronomy 8:12
otherwise, when you have eaten and are satisfied, and have built good houses and lived in them,
Job 27:16
“Though he heaps up silver like dust
And piles up clothing like clay,
“Though he heaps up silver like dust
And piles up clothing like clay,
Job 31:24
“If I have put my trust and confidence in gold,
Or have declared fine gold my hope and assurance,
“If I have put my trust and confidence in gold,
Or have declared fine gold my hope and assurance,
Mark 8:36 For what does it benefit a man to gain the whole world [with all its pleasures], and forfeit his soul?
Mark 10:23
Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How difficult it will be for those who are wealthy [and cling to possessions and status as security] to enter the kingdom of God!”
Luke 12:15
Then He said to them, “Watch out and guard yourselves against every form of greed; for not even when one has an overflowing abundance does his life consist of nor is it derived from his possessions.”
1 Timothy 6:17
As for the rich in this present world, instruct them not to be conceited and arrogant, nor to set their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly and ceaselessly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
General references
Job 31:24
“If I have put my trust and confidence in gold,
Or have declared fine gold my hope and assurance,
“If I have put my trust and confidence in gold,
Or have declared fine gold my hope and assurance,
Proverbs 18:11
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall [of protection] in his own imagination and conceit.
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall [of protection] in his own imagination and conceit.
Ecclesiastes 1:2
“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher.
“Vanity of vanities! All [that is done without God’s guidance] is vanity [futile, meaningless—a wisp of smoke, a vapor that vanishes, merely chasing the wind].”
“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher.
“Vanity of vanities! All [that is done without God’s guidance] is vanity [futile, meaningless—a wisp of smoke, a vapor that vanishes, merely chasing the wind].”
Matthew 6:19 “Do not store up for yourselves [material] treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.