6 Bible Verses about Riches, Description Of

Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with everything to enjoy.

Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten.

You know that you were redeemed from the futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold,

saying, 'Woe, woe, the great city, she who was clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls! In one hour such great wealth has been laid waste!' And every shipmaster and all passengers and sailors, and all who make their living by the sea, stood far off,

Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, but the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.

"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal,