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Ecclesiastes 2:26
For to the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner He gives the task of gathering and accumulating in order to give to the one who is pleasing in God’s sight. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind. Verse ConceptsWealthBeing A BlessingEnjoyment, Lack OfBeing BlessedPromised JoyUseless EndeavourGod Judges The WickedPeople With KnowledgeGod Gives WisdomWisdomWisdom And GuidanceSaving Moneystriving

Proverbs 23:5
As soon as your eyes fly to it, it disappears,
for it makes wings for itself
and flies like an eagle to the sky. Verse ConceptsAffluencePerils Of LuxuryEaglesMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinRiches, Nature OfSkyWingsUncertain, Things That AreRiches, Description OfBirds, Types Of BirdsTransient WealthWings Of BirdsDrawbacks To RichesThose FlyingSky, Figurative UseRichesWealth And Prosperityflyingsoaring

Jeremiah 17:11
He who makes a fortune unjustly
is like a partridge that hatches eggs it didn’t lay.
In the middle of his days
his riches will abandon him,
so in the end he will be a fool. Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfManipulationInjustice, Examples OfMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinMoney, Stewardship OfProfitsRich, TheRiches, Ungodly Use OfBusiness EthicsBirds, Figurative UseUnjust GainDishonesty CondemnedAnimal ReproductionPartridgesFoolish PeopleMisrepresentationGetting RichFools

1 Timothy 6:7
For we brought nothing into the world,
and we can take nothing out.
 Verse ConceptsAffluenceemptinessMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinProfitsRich, TheStrength, HumanHoardingMisersNothingDeathFinancesThe WorldThe BibleBeing ContentScriptureFutility Of Worldly Pursuits

Job 20:28
The possessions in his house will be removed,
flowing away on the day of God’s anger.
 Verse ConceptsChaosPeople Possessing Other Things

Psalm 49:10
For one can see that wise men die;
foolish and stupid men also pass away.
Then they leave their wealth to others.
 Verse ConceptsDeath, Of UnbelieversemptinessUniversality Of DeathMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinRiches, Ungodly Use OfAbandoning ThingsDeath Is UniversalDrawbacks To RichesWise Man Or FoolA Fool And His Money Shall PartSaving Money

Ecclesiastes 2:18
I hated all my work that I labored at under the sun because I must leave it to the man who comes after me. Verse ConceptsLife DespisedHard WorkSuccess And Hard Workhardwork

Proverbs 27:24
for wealth is not forever;
not even a crown lasts for all time.
 Verse ConceptsCrowns, Figurative UseInsecurityPerils Of LuxuryMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinMoney, Attitudes ToRich, TheRiches, Nature OfSecurityRiches, Description OfTransient WealthDrawbacks To RichesMoney Blessingscrowns

Job 27:16-17
Though he piles up silver like dust and heaps up a wardrobe like clay- he may heap [it] up, but the righteous will wear [it], and the innocent will divide up his silver.

Psalm 39:6
“Certainly, man walks about like a mere shadow.
Indeed, they frantically rush around in vain,
gathering possessions
without knowing who will get them.
 Verse ConceptsBusynessFutilityWealthHuman IgnoranceRest, PhysicalRiches, Ungodly Use OfTreasureCare, WorldlyCovetousness, Nature ofNot Knowing The FutureDrawbacks To Richesgathering

Ecclesiastes 2:26
For to the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner He gives the task of gathering and accumulating in order to give to the one who is pleasing in God’s sight. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind. Verse ConceptsWealthBeing A BlessingEnjoyment, Lack OfBeing BlessedPromised JoyUseless EndeavourGod Judges The WickedPeople With KnowledgeGod Gives WisdomWisdomWisdom And GuidanceSaving Moneystriving

Ezekiel 28:4
By your wisdom and understanding
you have acquired wealth for yourself.
You have acquired gold and silver
for your treasuries.
 Verse ConceptsWealthGoldSilverWorldly WisdomWisdom Gives Wealth

Matthew 6:19
“Don’t collect for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. Verse ConceptsFools, In Teaching Of Jesus ChristWealthCommitment, to the worldDestructionAffluenceLossPerils Of LuxuryMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinMisersRich, TheRiches, Nature OfStealingStoringSuffering, Causes OfTreasureUnreliabilityCovetousness, Nature ofMaterialismAccountancySaints, As PilgrimsRiches, Description OfHoardingMothsTransient WorldThings Wearing OutStoring Treasure On EarthRobbing PeopleGetting RichRichesEarthFocusSaving MoneyweatherinvestingthievesmoldMoral Decay

Luke 12:21
“That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.” Verse ConceptsWealthStoring Treasure On EarthDrawbacks To RichesTreasure In HeavenGetting RichLove And RelationshipsTrust In RelationshipsBuilding Relationships

James 5:3
Your silver and gold are corroded, and their corrosion will be a witness against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You stored up treasure in the last days! Verse ConceptsWealthThe Misery Of GreedPossessions DecayingEnd Of The AgesBurning PeopleWitness Against OneselfStoring Treasure On EarthGetting RichLast HourEnd Of Dayspotential

Zephaniah 1:18
Their silver and their gold
will not be able to rescue them
on the day of the Lord’s wrath.
The whole earth will be consumed
by the fire of His jealousy.
For He will make a complete,
yes, a horrifying end
of all the inhabitants of the earth. Verse ConceptsGod, Zeal OfGoldHell, As An ExperienceJealousyTreasureProtection, Not Found InAbilityTo DeliverDestruction Of The WorldThe Universe DestroyedGod KillingFire Of God's AngerPeople EndedGod Will Kill The PeoplesMoney's DeficienciesSalvation By Other ThingsThe Coming Day Of God's WrathSaving Money

Proverbs 11:4
Wealth is not profitable on a day of wrath,
but righteousness rescues from death. Verse ConceptsemptinessMoney, Attitudes ToProfitsProverbsTreasureProtection, Not Found InOvercoming DeathDistinctives Of RighteousnessDrawbacks To RichesSalvation By Other ThingsSaving Moneywrath

Ecclesiastes 6:2
God gives a man riches, wealth, and honor so that he lacks nothing of all he desires for himself, but God does not allow him to enjoy them. Instead, a stranger will enjoy them. This is futile and a sickening tragedy. Verse ConceptsUseless EndeavourSuffering From ForeignersGod Gives WealthTragedyBeing Happy And Enjoying LifeWealth And ProsperityEnjoying LifeMoney Blessingscatspossessionsempowerment

Revelation 18:17
for in a single hour
such fabulous wealth was destroyed!

And every shipmaster, seafarer, the sailors, and all who do business by sea, stood far off Verse ConceptsTravelDestruction Of BabylonStanding At A DistanceMarinersDrawbacks To RichesShort Time For ActionBeing Singledistancesailingrevelation

Deuteronomy 8:13-14
and your herds and flocks grow large, and your silver and gold multiply, and everything else you have increases, [be careful] that your heart doesn't become proud and you forget the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery.

Proverbs 28:20
A faithful man will have many blessings,
but one in a hurry to get rich
will not go unpunished. Verse ConceptsGenerosity, God'sBlessedCovetingFaithfulness, To GodeagernessdiligenceLove, Abuse OfAbounding, Good ThingsCovetousness, Results InLotteriesBettingGetting RichMoney Blessings

1 Timothy 6:9
But those who want to be rich fall into temptation, a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge people into ruin and destruction. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfdrowningDestructionInterestMoney, Stewardship OfTrapGamblingWealthCovetousness, Results InEnticementPerditionThe Misery Of GreedWorldly SnaresDestruction Of The WickedEvil TrappingEvil DesiresBeing TemptedDrawbacks To RichesTemptation

Matthew 19:23
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “I assure you: It will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven! Verse ConceptsCommitment, to the worldCovetousness, Nature ofKingdom Of HeavenEntering The KingdomDrawbacks To RichesHard To Be Saved

Psalm 62:10
Place no trust in oppression,
or false hope in robbery.
If wealth increases,
pay no attention to it. Verse ConceptsAffluenceExtortionGreed, Believers' Response ToHeart, HumanLove, Abuse OfMoney, Attitudes ToRich, TheRiches, Believers AttitudesRiches, Dangers OfStealingTreasureTrust, Lack OfUnreliabilityHuman DesiresTrusting RichesSatisfied With RichesFinancesTrusting Othersuncertaintyoppression

Mark 4:19
but the worries of this age, the seduction of wealth, and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. Verse ConceptsAffluenceRiches, Dangers OfTemptation, Sources OfUnfruitfulnessWorryChokingDeceiving OneselfEvil DesiresSatisfied With RichesWorry And StressNot WorryingWorryingAnxiety And Stressdistractionsworriespressure

Deuteronomy 8:13-14
and your herds and flocks grow large, and your silver and gold multiply, and everything else you have increases, [be careful] that your heart doesn't become proud and you forget the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery.

Proverbs 28:20
A faithful man will have many blessings,
but one in a hurry to get rich
will not go unpunished. Verse ConceptsGenerosity, God'sBlessedCovetingFaithfulness, To GodeagernessdiligenceLove, Abuse OfAbounding, Good ThingsCovetousness, Results InLotteriesBettingGetting RichMoney Blessings

1 Timothy 6:9
But those who want to be rich fall into temptation, a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge people into ruin and destruction. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfdrowningDestructionInterestMoney, Stewardship OfTrapGamblingWealthCovetousness, Results InEnticementPerditionThe Misery Of GreedWorldly SnaresDestruction Of The WickedEvil TrappingEvil DesiresBeing TemptedDrawbacks To RichesTemptation

Matthew 19:23
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “I assure you: It will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven! Verse ConceptsCommitment, to the worldCovetousness, Nature ofKingdom Of HeavenEntering The KingdomDrawbacks To RichesHard To Be Saved

Psalm 62:10
Place no trust in oppression,
or false hope in robbery.
If wealth increases,
pay no attention to it. Verse ConceptsAffluenceExtortionGreed, Believers' Response ToHeart, HumanLove, Abuse OfMoney, Attitudes ToRich, TheRiches, Believers AttitudesRiches, Dangers OfStealingTreasureTrust, Lack OfUnreliabilityHuman DesiresTrusting RichesSatisfied With RichesFinancesTrusting Othersuncertaintyoppression

Mark 4:19
but the worries of this age, the seduction of wealth, and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. Verse ConceptsAffluenceRiches, Dangers OfTemptation, Sources OfUnfruitfulnessWorryChokingDeceiving OneselfEvil DesiresSatisfied With RichesWorry And StressNot WorryingWorryingAnxiety And Stressdistractionsworriespressure

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