Topic : Materialism

When we came into the world, we brought nothing. And when we die, we can take nothing out.
So, if we have food and clothes, we will be satisfied with that.

1 Timothy 6:7-8

Those who love money will never be satisfied with the money they have. Those who love wealth will not be satisfied when they get more and more. This is also senseless.

Ecclesiastes 5:10

"Don't save treasures for yourselves here on earth. Moths and rust will destroy them. And thieves can break into your house and steal them.
Instead, save your treasures in heaven, where they cannot be destroyed by moths or rust and where thieves cannot break in and steal them.

Matthew 6:19-20

Keep your lives free from the love of money. And be satisfied with what you have. God has said, "I will never leave you; I will never run away from you."

Hebrews 13:5

It is worth nothing for you to have the whole world if you yourself are lost.

Mark 8:36

Then Jesus said to them, "Be careful and guard against all kinds of greed. People do not get life from the many things they own."

Luke 12:15

So we think about what we cannot see, not what we see. What we see lasts only a short time, and what we cannot see will last forever.

2 Corinthians 4:18

People who want to be rich bring temptations to themselves. They are caught in a trap. They begin to want many foolish things that will hurt them. These things ruin and destroy people.

1 Timothy 6:9

It is better to be poor and respect the Lord than to be rich and have many troubles.

Proverbs 15:16

Wisdom is worth much more than gold. Understanding is worth much more than silver.

Proverbs 16:16

People come into the world with nothing. And when they die, they leave with nothing. They might work hard to get things, but they cannot take it with them when they die.

Ecclesiastes 5:15

Give this command to those who are rich with the things of this world. Tell them not to be proud. Tell them to hope in God, not their money. Money cannot be trusted, but God takes care of us richly. He gives us everything to enjoy.

1 Timothy 6:17

So put everything evil out of your life: sexual sin, doing anything immoral, letting sinful thoughts control you, and wanting things that are wrong. And don't keep wanting more and more for yourself, which is the same as worshiping a false god.

Colossians 3:5

Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, then go and sell all that you own. Give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then come and follow me!"

Matthew 19:21

Your heart will be where your treasure is.

Matthew 6:21

Devotion to God is, in fact, a way for people to be very rich, but only if it makes them satisfied with what they have.

1 Timothy 6:6

It is worth nothing for you to have the whole world if you yourself are lost. You could never pay enough to buy back your life.

Matthew 16:26

And I want the women to make themselves attractive in the right way. Their clothes should be sensible and appropriate. They should not draw attention to themselves with fancy hairstyles or gold jewelry or pearls or expensive clothes.
But they should make themselves attractive by the good things they do. That is more appropriate for women who say they are devoted to God.

1 Timothy 2:9-10

Don't let me tell lies. And don't make me too rich or too poor give me only enough food for each day.

Proverbs 30:8

It is better to be respected than to be rich. A good name is worth more than silver or gold.

Proverbs 22:1

In the blink of an eye, money can disappear, as if it grew wings and flew away like a bird. 8

Proverbs 23:5

Money is worthless when you face God's punishment, but living right will save you from death.

Proverbs 11:4

Some people are greedy and never have enough. Good people are generous and have plenty.

Proverbs 21:26

The whole group of believers was united in their thinking and in what they wanted. None of them said that the things they had were their own. Instead, they shared everything.

Acts 4:32

The rich think their wealth will protect them. They think it is a strong fortress.

Proverbs 18:11


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