Thematic Bible: A thing of highly-estimated value
Thematic Bible
Treasure » A thing of highly-estimated value » Money
Treasure » A thing of highly-estimated value » Jesus forbids the hoarding of
"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].
Verse Concepts
Jesus replied, "If you want to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give [the money] to poor people; then become my follower and you will have treasure in heaven."
Verse Concepts
Sell your possessions and give [the money] to poor people; provide yourselves with money belts that do not wear out [i.e., from the constant use of carrying much money all the time, instead of investing it in others' needs]. [Then you will possess] an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief can approach, nor moth destroy.
Verse Concepts
Treasure » A thing of highly-estimated value » Precious stones
Treasure » A thing of highly-estimated value » Hidden
"The kingdom of heaven is similar to a person finding a treasure hidden in a field. After finding it, he was so happy he hid it [again], then went out and sold everything he owned so he could buy that field.
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Related Topics
- Affluence
- Alms, Good Deeds
- Beggars
- Belonging To Heaven
- Buying God's Gift
- Giving Money To The Church
- Giving To The Poor
- Giving, Of Possessions
- Heaven, Inheritance Of