Thematic Bible: Trust in riches, the folly of
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The one who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.
The disciples were astonished at these words. But again Jesus said to them, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!
Command those who are rich in this world's goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.
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
"Look, here is the man who would not make God his protector! He trusted in his great wealth and was confident about his plans to destroy others."
then this also would be iniquity to be judged, for I would have been false to God above.
"If I have put my confidence in gold or said to pure gold, 'You are my security!' if I have rejoiced because of the extent of my wealth, or because of the great wealth my hand had gained,
The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city, and it is like a high wall in his imagination.
And I will say to myself, "You have plenty of goods stored up for many years; relax, eat, drink, celebrate!"' But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded back from you, but who will get what you have prepared for yourself?'
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The one who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.
The disciples were astonished at these words. But again Jesus said to them, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!
Command those who are rich in this world's goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.
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
"Look, here is the man who would not make God his protector! He trusted in his great wealth and was confident about his plans to destroy others."
then this also would be iniquity to be judged, for I would have been false to God above.
"If I have put my confidence in gold or said to pure gold, 'You are my security!' if I have rejoiced because of the extent of my wealth, or because of the great wealth my hand had gained,
The wealth of a rich person is like a strong city, and it is like a high wall in his imagination.
And I will say to myself, "You have plenty of goods stored up for many years; relax, eat, drink, celebrate!"' But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded back from you, but who will get what you have prepared for yourself?'
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