Material Things

“Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; — read the full passage →

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

He said to them, “Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.”

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t serve both God and Mammon.

Sell that which you have, and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don’t grow old, a treasure in the heavens that doesn’t fail, where no thief approaches, neither moth destroys. — read the full passage →

For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction. — read the full passage →

“Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’, ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ — read the full passage →

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

“Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you.”

Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

He looked up, and saw the rich people who were putting their gifts into the treasury. — read the full passage →

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, isn’t the Father’s, but is the world’s.

If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn’t bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is worthless.

“Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; — read the full passage →

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

He who loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he who loves abundance, with increase: this also is vanity.

Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth.

and the cares of this age, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.

Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy;

He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.

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

Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;

that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Don’t love the world, neither the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father’s love isn’t in him. — read the full passage →

But godliness with contentment is great gain. — read the full passage →

But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and closes his heart of compassion against him, how does the love of God remain in him?

while we don’t look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

“Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal;

No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. You aren’t able to serve God and Mammon.”

Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”

But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves. — read the full passage →

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky.

Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions. — read the full passage →

Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.

Riches don’t profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.

Don’t weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint. — read the full passage →

Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; — read the full passage →

They sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need.

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. — read the full passage →

Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire. This also is vanity and a chasing after wind.

For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?

Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God.”

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

Don’t lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old man with his doings,

This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Remove far from me falsehood and lies. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food that is needful for me;

The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does God’s will remains forever.

Then I looked at all the works that my hands had worked, and at the labor that I had labored to do; and behold, all was vanity and a chasing after wind, and there was no profit under the sun.

“Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury every day. — read the full passage →

He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. — read the full passage →

Whereas you don’t know what your life will be like tomorrow. For what is your life? For you are a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away.

Why do you spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which doesn’t satisfy? listen diligently to me, and eat you that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.

Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, — read the full passage →

Sell that which you have, and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don’t grow old, a treasure in the heavens that doesn’t fail, where no thief approaches, neither moth destroys.

What good is it, my brothers, if a man says he has faith, but has no works? Can faith save him? — read the full passage →

Don’t say, “I will pay back evil.” Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery;’ — read the full passage →

If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”

Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it.

I will tell my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take your ease, eat, drink, be merry.”’ — read the full passage →

A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.

Because you say, ‘I am rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing;’ and don’t know that you are the wretched one, miserable, poor, blind, and naked;

Don’t love the world, neither the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father’s love isn’t in him. — read the full passage →

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. — read the full passage →

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him. — read the full passage →

Meanwhile, when a multitude of many thousands had gathered together, so much so that they trampled on each other, he began to tell his disciples first of all, “Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. — read the full passage →

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out.

We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.

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

“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

You shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might.

What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ — read the full passage →

“As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

“But woe to you who are rich! For you have received your consolation. — read the full passage →

For God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved through him.

One of the multitude said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” — read the full passage →

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

For, behold, the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, takes away from Jerusalem and from Judah supply and support, the whole supply of bread, and the whole supply of water; — read the full passage →

For you need endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise.

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consume, and where thieves don’t break through and steal;

We know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.

For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →