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Ecclesiastes 2:26
For to the person who pleases Him God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner He gives the work of gathering and collecting so that he may give to one who pleases God. This too is vanity and chasing after the wind. Verse ConceptsWealthBeing A BlessingEnjoyment, Lack OfBeing BlessedPromised JoyUseless EndeavourGod Judges The WickedPeople With KnowledgeGod Gives WisdomWisdomWisdom And GuidanceSaving Moneystriving

Proverbs 23:5

When you set your eyes on wealth, it is [suddenly] gone.
For wealth certainly makes itself wings
Like an eagle that flies to the heavens. 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

“Like the partridge that hatches eggs which she has not laid,
So is he who makes a fortune in ways that are unjust.
It will be lost to him before his days are over,
And in the end he will be [nothing but] 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 have brought nothing into the world, so [it is clear that] we cannot take anything out of it, either. Verse ConceptsAffluenceemptinessMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinProfitsRich, TheStrength, HumanHoardingMisersNothingDeathFinancesThe WorldThe BibleBeing ContentScriptureFutility Of Worldly Pursuits

Job 20:28

“The produce and increase of his house will depart [with the victors];
His possessions will be dragged away in the day of God’s wrath.
 Verse ConceptsChaosPeople Possessing Other Things

Psalm 49:10

For he sees that even wise men die;
The fool and the stupid alike perish
And 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
So I hated all the fruit (gain) of my labor for which I had labored under the sun, because I must leave it to the man who will succeed me. Verse ConceptsLife DespisedHard WorkSuccess And Hard Workhardwork

Proverbs 27:24

For riches are not forever,
Nor does a crown endure to all generations.
 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 heaps up silver like dust and piles up clothing like clay, He may prepare it, but the just will wear it, and the innocent will divide the silver.

Psalm 39:6

“Surely every man walks around like a shadow [in a charade];
Surely they make an uproar for nothing;
Each one builds up riches, not knowing who will receive them. Verse ConceptsBusynessFutilityWealthHuman IgnoranceRest, PhysicalRiches, Ungodly Use OfTreasureCare, WorldlyCovetousness, Nature ofNot Knowing The FutureDrawbacks To Richesgathering

Ecclesiastes 2:26
For to the person who pleases Him God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy; but to the sinner He gives the work of gathering and collecting so that he may give to one who pleases God. This too is vanity and chasing after the wind. Verse ConceptsWealthBeing A BlessingEnjoyment, Lack OfBeing BlessedPromised JoyUseless EndeavourGod Judges The WickedPeople With KnowledgeGod Gives WisdomWisdomWisdom And GuidanceSaving Moneystriving

Ezekiel 28:4

With your [own] wisdom and with your [own] understanding
You have acquired your riches and power
And have brought gold and silver into your treasuries;
 Verse ConceptsWealthGoldSilverWorldly WisdomWisdom Gives Wealth

Matthew 6:19
“Do not store up for yourselves [material] 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
So it is for the one who continues to store up and hoard possessions for himself, and is not rich [in his relationship] toward God.” Verse ConceptsWealthStoring Treasure On EarthDrawbacks To RichesTreasure In HeavenGetting RichLove And RelationshipsTrust In RelationshipsBuilding Relationships

James 5:3
Your gold and silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be a witness against you and will consume your flesh like fire. You have stored up your treasure in the last days [when it will do you no good]. Verse ConceptsWealthThe Misery Of GreedPossessions DecayingEnd Of The AgesBurning PeopleWitness Against OneselfStoring Treasure On EarthGetting RichLast HourEnd Of Dayspotential

Zephaniah 1:18

Neither their silver nor their gold
Will be able to rescue them
On the day of the Lord’s indignation and wrath.
And the whole earth will be consumed
In the fire of His jealous wrath,
For He shall make a full and complete end,
Indeed a terrifying one,
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

Riches will not provide security in the day of wrath and judgment,
But righteousness rescues from death.
 Verse ConceptsemptinessMoney, Attitudes ToProfitsProverbsTreasureProtection, Not Found InOvercoming DeathDistinctives Of RighteousnessDrawbacks To RichesSalvation By Other ThingsSaving Moneywrath

Ecclesiastes 6:2
a man to whom God has given riches and wealth and honor, so that he lacks nothing of all that he desires, yet God has not given him the power or capacity to enjoy them [all those things which are gifts from God], but a stranger [in whom he has no interest succeeds him and] enjoys them. This is vanity and it is a [cause of] great distress. Verse ConceptsUseless EndeavourSuffering From ForeignersGod Gives WealthTragedyBeing Happy And Enjoying LifeWealth And ProsperityEnjoying LifeMoney Blessingscatspossessionsempowerment

Revelation 18:17
because in one hour all the vast wealth has been laid waste.’ And every ship captain or navigator, and every passenger and sailor, and all who make their living by the sea, stood a long way off, Verse ConceptsTravelDestruction Of BabylonStanding At A DistanceMarinersDrawbacks To RichesShort Time For ActionBeing Singledistancesailingrevelation

Deuteronomy 8:13-14
And when your herds and flocks multiply and your silver and gold is multiplied and all you have is multiplied, Then your [minds and] hearts be lifted up and you forget the Lord your God, Who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage,

Proverbs 28:20

A faithful (right-minded) man will abound with blessings,
But he who hurries to be 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 [are not financially ethical and] crave to get rich [with a compulsive, greedy longing for wealth] fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction [leading to personal misery]. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfdrowningDestructionInterestMoney, Stewardship OfTrapGamblingWealthCovetousness, Results InEnticementPerditionThe Misery Of GreedWorldly SnaresDestruction Of The WickedEvil TrappingEvil DesiresBeing TemptedDrawbacks To RichesTemptation

Matthew 19:23
Jesus said to His disciples, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, it is difficult for a rich man [who clings to possessions and status as security] 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

Do not trust in oppression,
And do not vainly hope in robbery;
If riches increase, do not set your heart on them. 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 and cares of the world [the distractions of this age with its worldly pleasures], and the deceitfulness [and the false security or glamour] of wealth [or fame], and the passionate desires for all the other things creep in and choke out 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 when your herds and flocks multiply and your silver and gold is multiplied and all you have is multiplied, Then your [minds and] hearts be lifted up and you forget the Lord your God, Who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage,

Proverbs 28:20

A faithful (right-minded) man will abound with blessings,
But he who hurries to be 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 [are not financially ethical and] crave to get rich [with a compulsive, greedy longing for wealth] fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction [leading to personal misery]. Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfdrowningDestructionInterestMoney, Stewardship OfTrapGamblingWealthCovetousness, Results InEnticementPerditionThe Misery Of GreedWorldly SnaresDestruction Of The WickedEvil TrappingEvil DesiresBeing TemptedDrawbacks To RichesTemptation

Matthew 19:23
Jesus said to His disciples, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, it is difficult for a rich man [who clings to possessions and status as security] 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

Do not trust in oppression,
And do not vainly hope in robbery;
If riches increase, do not set your heart on them. 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 and cares of the world [the distractions of this age with its worldly pleasures], and the deceitfulness [and the false security or glamour] of wealth [or fame], and the passionate desires for all the other things creep in and choke out 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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