Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
The call of God » Rejection of, leads to » Rejection by God
Covetousness » Leads to » Murder
greed » General references to
which some having obtain'd, have revolted from the faith, and brought upon themselves variety of piercing pains.
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greed » Misery of
and your gold and silver by rust: that rust shall convict you: that rust shall corrode your flesh like a caustic, which you have treasur'd up against the last days.
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themselves to temptations and snares, and to many foolish noxious passions, which plunge men into ruin and perdition. for the love of money is the root of all evil:
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then throwing down the pieces of silver in the temple, he departed, and went and hanged himself.
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Greed/gluttony » The greedy
Then one of the company said to him, order my brother to give me my share of our inheritance. but Jesus answer'd him, who made me a judge, or an arbitrator between you? then he said to them, take care to be clear of all avarice: for the enjoyment of life does not depend upon the having large possessions. read more.
to which purpose he propos'd to them this parable: a rich man had some land that was very fruitful. and thus he reason'd with himself, what shall I do for want of room to store up my crop? this will I do, said he, I will pull down my barns, and build greater: and there I will bestow all my rich product. then I will say to my soul, soul, you have many enjoyments in reserve for a number of years; take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry. but God said to him, thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee: who then shall enjoy what thou hast provided? such is he, who heaps up his treasure here, and makes no provision for another world.
to which purpose he propos'd to them this parable: a rich man had some land that was very fruitful. and thus he reason'd with himself, what shall I do for want of room to store up my crop? this will I do, said he, I will pull down my barns, and build greater: and there I will bestow all my rich product. then I will say to my soul, soul, you have many enjoyments in reserve for a number of years; take your ease, eat, drink, and be merry. but God said to him, thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee: who then shall enjoy what thou hast provided? such is he, who heaps up his treasure here, and makes no provision for another world.