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Ecclesiastes 2:26
After all, to the person who is good in God's sight, he gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner he gives the troublesome task of acquiring and accumulating in order to leave it to someone who is good in the sight of God. This also is pointless 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 fix your gaze on it, it's gone, for it sprouts wings for itself and flies to the sky like an eagle. 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
As a partridge gathers together eggs that it didn't lay, so is a person who amasses wealth unjustly. In the middle of his life it will leave him, and in the end he will prove to 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
Nothing to this world we bring; from it take we nothing. Verse ConceptsAffluenceemptinessMaterialism, As An Aspect Of SinProfitsRich, TheStrength, HumanHoardingMisersNothingDeathFinancesThe WorldThe BibleBeing ContentScriptureFutility Of Worldly Pursuits

Job 20:28
A flood will wash away his house; dragging it away when God becomes angry. Verse ConceptsChaosPeople Possessing Other Things

Psalm 49:10
Indeed, he will see wise people die; the stupid and the senseless will meet their doom 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
Then I despised everything I had worked for on earth, that is, the things that I will leave to the person who will succeed me. Verse ConceptsLife DespisedHard WorkSuccess And Hard Workhardwork

Proverbs 27:24
because riches don't endure forever, and crowns don't last from one generation to the next. 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 hoards silver like dust, and stores away garments like clay, whatever he stores up, the righteous will wear, and the innocent will inherit that silver!

Psalm 39:6
In fact, people walk around as shadows. Surely, they busy themselves for nothing, heaping up possessions but not knowing who will get them. Verse ConceptsBusynessFutilityWealthHuman IgnoranceRest, PhysicalRiches, Ungodly Use OfTreasureCare, WorldlyCovetousness, Nature ofNot Knowing The FutureDrawbacks To Richesgathering

Ecclesiastes 2:26
After all, to the person who is good in God's sight, he gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner he gives the troublesome task of acquiring and accumulating in order to leave it to someone who is good in the sight of God. This also is pointless 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
Your wisdom and understanding brought you phenomenal wealth. You've brought gold and silver into your treasuries. Verse ConceptsWealthGoldSilverWorldly WisdomWisdom Gives Wealth

Matthew 6:19
"Stop storing up treasures for yourselves on earth, where moths 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 person who stores up treasures for himself rather than with 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 used as evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have stored up treasures in these last days. 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 deliver them in the Day of the LORD's wrath; but the entire land will be consumed by the fire of his jealousy, for he will bring the inhabitants of the land to a sudden end." 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 won't help in the time of judgment, but righteousness will deliver 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 gives wealth, riches, and honor, so that he lacks none of his heart's desires but God does not give him the capability to enjoy them. Instead, a stranger consumes them. This is pointless and a grievous affliction. Verse ConceptsUseless EndeavourSuffering From ForeignersGod Gives WealthTragedyBeing Happy And Enjoying LifeWealth And ProsperityEnjoying LifeMoney Blessingscatspossessionsempowerment

Revelation 18:17
because all this wealth has been destroyed in a single hour!" Verse ConceptsTravelDestruction Of BabylonStanding At A DistanceMarinersDrawbacks To RichesShort Time For ActionBeing Singledistancesailingrevelation

Deuteronomy 8:13-14
when your cattle and oxen multiply, when your silver and gold increase, then you will become arrogant. You'll neglect the LORD your God,

Proverbs 28:20
The faithful man will prosper with blessings, but whoever is in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment. Verse ConceptsGenerosity, God'sBlessedCovetingFaithfulness, To GodeagernessdiligenceLove, Abuse OfAbounding, Good ThingsCovetousness, Results InLotteriesBettingGetting RichMoney Blessings

1 Timothy 6:9
But people who want to get rich keep toppling into temptation and are trapped by many stupid and harmful desires that plunge them into destruction and ruin. 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 told his disciples, "I tell all of you with certainty, it will be hard for a rich person to get into the kingdom from heaven. Verse ConceptsCommitment, to the worldCovetousness, Nature ofKingdom Of HeavenEntering The KingdomDrawbacks To RichesHard To Be Saved

Psalm 62:10
Don't trust in oppression or put false hope in stealing; if you become wealthy, do not set your heart on 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 life, the deceitful pleasures of wealth, and the desires for other things come in and choke the word so that it can't produce a crop. Verse ConceptsAffluenceRiches, Dangers OfTemptation, Sources OfUnfruitfulnessWorryChokingDeceiving OneselfEvil DesiresSatisfied With RichesWorry And StressNot WorryingWorryingAnxiety And Stressdistractionsworriespressure

Deuteronomy 8:13-14
when your cattle and oxen multiply, when your silver and gold increase, then you will become arrogant. You'll neglect the LORD your God,

Proverbs 28:20
The faithful man will prosper with blessings, but whoever is in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment. Verse ConceptsGenerosity, God'sBlessedCovetingFaithfulness, To GodeagernessdiligenceLove, Abuse OfAbounding, Good ThingsCovetousness, Results InLotteriesBettingGetting RichMoney Blessings

1 Timothy 6:9
But people who want to get rich keep toppling into temptation and are trapped by many stupid and harmful desires that plunge them into destruction and ruin. 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 told his disciples, "I tell all of you with certainty, it will be hard for a rich person to get into the kingdom from heaven. Verse ConceptsCommitment, to the worldCovetousness, Nature ofKingdom Of HeavenEntering The KingdomDrawbacks To RichesHard To Be Saved

Psalm 62:10
Don't trust in oppression or put false hope in stealing; if you become wealthy, do not set your heart on 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 life, the deceitful pleasures of wealth, and the desires for other things come in and choke the word so that it can't produce a crop. Verse ConceptsAffluenceRiches, Dangers OfTemptation, Sources OfUnfruitfulnessWorryChokingDeceiving OneselfEvil DesiresSatisfied With RichesWorry And StressNot WorryingWorryingAnxiety And Stressdistractionsworriespressure

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