6 Bible Verses about Futility Of Worldly Pursuits

for because we have brought nothing into the world, we are not able to carry any thing out;

Charge the rich in this world not to think high things, nor to hope in uncertain riches, but in God, who richly supplies us all things for our enjoyment; that they do good, be rich in good works, be cheerful givers, ready communicators; laying up for themselves a good foundation for the future, that they may lay hold on the life which is life indeed.

For what shall it profit a man to gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? For what would a man give in exchange for his soul?

For what is a man profited, gaining the whole world, and losing or forfeiting himself?

But Abraham said, Child, remember that you received your good things in your life, and Lazarus likewise evil things: but now he is comforted, and you are tormented. And in addition to all these things, there is a great gulf fixed between us and you, in order that those wishing to go hence to you may not be able, neither can they come thence to us.

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it has been written. He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.