Thematic Bible: The folly of


Thematic Bible




But the disciples were astonished at His words. Again Jesus said to them, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! Verse ConceptsAffluenceChildren, Figurative SenseProsperityAmazement, Of Jesus ChristFalse ConfidenceRiches, Dangers OfEntering The KingdomThe Disciples ReactionsSaying RepeatedlyHard To Be Saved



this would also be a crime deserving punishment,
for I would have denied God above.
Verse ConceptsRiches, Dangers OfDenying God

If I placed my confidence in gold or called fine gold my trust, if I have rejoiced because my wealth is great or because my own hand has acquired [so] much,

A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city;
in his imagination it is like a high wall.
Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceMisersRich, TheWallsRiches, Dangers OfFigurative WallsSatisfied With Richesimagination

Then I'll say to myself, "You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself." ' "But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared-whose will they be?'

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