Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.

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Bible References

Riches

Mark 8:36
For what would it benefit a person to gain the whole world [i.e., of material things] and give up his life [i.e., of spiritual blessings]?
Mark 10:23
Then Jesus looked around Him and said to His disciples, "How difficult it is for rich people to enter the kingdom of God "
Luke 12:15
And [then] He said to them, "Be careful and guard yourselves against [practicing] all forms of greed, for a person's life does not consist of having a lot of possessions."
1 Timothy 6:17
[Solemnly] urge those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant, nor to place their hope in the uncertainty of [their] wealth, but in God, who generously supplies us with everything to enjoy.

General references

Matthew 6:19
"Do not store your valuables [here] on earth, where moths can eat them and where rust can corrode them, and where burglars can break in and steal [them].