Thematic Bible: Examples of evil tendency of


Thematic Bible




And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith to them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! Verse ConceptsAffluenceChildren, Figurative SenseProsperityAmazement, Of Jesus ChristFalse ConfidenceRiches, Dangers OfEntering The KingdomThe Disciples ReactionsSaying RepeatedlyHard To Be Saved



This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I should have denied the God that is above. Verse ConceptsRiches, Dangers OfDenying God

If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence; If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gained much;

The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit. Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceMisersRich, TheWallsRiches, Dangers OfFigurative WallsSatisfied With Richesimagination

And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast abundance of goods laid up for many years; take thy ease, eat, drink, and be merry. But God said to him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided?