24 Bible Verses about possessions

so that they sold their possessions and goods, and distributed the money to every one as his occasions required.

then he said to them, take care to be clear of all avarice: for the enjoyment of life does not depend upon the having large possessions.

he that possesses the enjoyments of life, and seeing his brother in want, has no compassion for him, how can he be said to have any divine love?

This is the third time I purposed to come to you; but I will not be burdensome to you; for I seek not yours, but you: since it is not expected children should lay up for their parents, but parents for their children: on the contrary,

in like manner every one of you must count upon renouncing all that he has, otherwise he cannot be my disciple.

I assure you, he will intrust him with the management of his whole estate.

if you have imbezel'd what another gave you in trust, how can he give you an estate in perpetuity?

and tho' I distribute my whole substance to the poor, and give my body to be burned, and have not social affection, it profits me nothing.

Jesus said, if thou wilt be perfect, go sell your estate, give the value to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: then come and follow me.

when a man that is stout and well arm'd guards his palace, his possessions are safe.

Now the whole body of believers were but one heart, and one soul: no one look'd upon what he possessed, as his own, but every thing was held in common.

but when the young man heard that, he went away dejected: for he had great possessions.

Jesus said likewise to his disciples, a certain rich man had an information against his steward, for making havock of his estate.

for you were passionately affected for those who were in bonds, and were pleas'd at the seizing of your goods, knowing that you have what is more excellent and lasting.

for what the world is so full of, sensuality, avarice, and pride, is not deriv'd from the creator, but is the offspring of a vicious world.

besides, how could any one enter into the house of a man of might to rob him of his goods, except he first master the strong man? and then indeed he might plunder his house.

Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's high-steward: Susanna, and several others, who assisted him with their fortunes.

but Zaccheus address'd himself to Jesus, and said, Lord, half my estate I give to the poor; and if I have wrong'd any man, I will give him four times the value.

then Jesus looking upon him with a favourable eye, said, there is one thing still to be done; go, sell all your estate, and give it to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; then come, take up the cross, and follow me.