Thematic Bible: The folly of
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Trust in riches » The folly of
He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.
And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
Verse Concepts
Giving, Of OneselfAffluenceFalse ConfidenceCommitment, to the worldGenerosity, God'sGuardiansHappinessFalse HopesHope, In GodHope, Nature OfInsecurityPerils Of LuxuryMoney, Attitudes ToOptimismPeace, Divine In NtPleasurePresent, TheRich, TheRiches, Believers AttitudesRiches, Dangers OfRiches, Nature Of
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I should have denied the God that is above.
If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence; If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much;
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
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