6 Bible Verses about Futility Of Worldly Pursuits

For we brought nothing into the world; it is clear that we can carry nothing out of it;

Charge the rich in the present life not to be high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God who gives us all things richly to enjoy, to perform good works, to be rich in good works, to be liberal, benevolent, treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for the future, that they may lay hold on the true life.

For what will it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his life? for what is the exchange for his life?

For what is a man profited if he gains the whole world and destroys himself, or loses his life?

But Abraham said, Son, remember that you received your good things in your life, and Lazarus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in pain. And besides all this, there is a great chasm fixed between us and you, so that those wishing to pass from hence to you cannot, neither can they pass from thence to us.

For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written; He takes the wise in their craftiness.