Topic : Materialism

for we brought nothing into the world, so that we can take nothing out of it;
but if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.

1 Timothy 6:7-8

The lover of money will not be satisfied with money; nor the lover of wealth, with gain. This also is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 5:10

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal;
but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal.

Matthew 6:19-20

Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, "I will never leave you or forsake you."

Hebrews 13:5

For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life?

Mark 8:36

And he said to them, "Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one's life does not consist in the abundance of possessions."

Luke 12:15

because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.

2 Corinthians 4:18

But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.

1 Timothy 6:9

Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.

Proverbs 15:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

Proverbs 16:16

As they came from their mother's womb, so they shall go again, naked as they came; they shall take nothing for their toil, which they may carry away with their hands.

Ecclesiastes 5:15

As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

1 Timothy 6:17

Put to death, therefore, whatever in you is earthly: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed (which is idolatry).

Colossians 3:5

Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me."

Matthew 19:21

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Matthew 6:21

Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment;

1 Timothy 6:6

For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? Or what will they give in return for their life?

Matthew 16:26

also that the women should dress themselves modestly and decently in suitable clothing, not with their hair braided, or with gold, pearls, or expensive clothes,
but with good works, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God.

1 Timothy 2:9-10

Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that I need,

Proverbs 30:8

A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.

Proverbs 22:1

When your eyes light upon it, it is gone; for suddenly it takes wings to itself, flying like an eagle toward heaven.

Proverbs 23:5

Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.

Proverbs 11:4

All day long the wicked covet, but the righteous give and do not hold back.

Proverbs 21:26

Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but everything they owned was held in common.

Acts 4:32

The wealth of the rich is their strong city; in their imagination it is like a high wall.

Proverbs 18:11


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