6 Bible Verses about Futility Of Worldly Pursuits

For we brought nothing into the world; and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

Charge those who are rich in this world that they be not highminded, nor place their hope in uncertain riches, but in God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, liberal in imparting, willing to communicate, laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the true life.

For what doth it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? For what can a man give as an exchange for his life?

For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit himself?

But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou didst receive thy good things in thy lifetime, and Lazarus in like manner his evil things; but now he is comforted here, and thou art tormented. And besides all this, between us and you there is placed a great gulf, so that those who wish to cross from hence to you may not be able, and that those on that side cannot cross over to us.

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God; for it is written: "He that taketh the wise in their craftiness;"