For we brought nothing into the world, and it is certain that we can carry nothing out:

Charge them, that are rich in this world, not to be high-minded nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who richly affords us all things for enjoyment: charge them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be ready to distribute, willing to communicate; treasuring up to themselves a good foundation for the future, that they may obtain eternal life.

For what shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give as a ransom for his soul?

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

And Abraham said, Son, remember that thou receivedst thy good things in thy life-time, and likewise Lazarus his evils: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. And besides, there is a great gulf fixed between us and you; so that they, who would pass from hence to you, cannot; nor can they pass to us, who would come from thence.

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