And He said to them, "Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." Cross References Psalm 62:10Place no trust in extortion, or false hope in stolen goods. If your riches increase, do not set your heart upon them. Psalm 119:36 Turn my heart to Your testimonies and not to covetous gain. Jeremiah 22:17 "But your eyes and heart are set on nothing except your own dishonest gain, on shedding innocent blood, on practicing extortion and oppression." Ezekiel 33:31 So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain. Luke 12:16 Then He told them a parable: "The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. 1 Timothy 6:6 Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain. Chapter Outline 1. Jesus preaches to his apostles to avoid hypocrisy13. and warns against covetousness, by the parable of the man who set up greater barns. 22. We must not worry about earthly things, 31. but seek the kingdom of God; 33. give alms; 35. be ready at a knock to open to our Lord whensoever he comes. 41. Jesus' disciples are to see to their charges, 49. and look for persecution. 54. The people must take this time of grace; 57. because it is a fearful thing to die without reconciliation. Jump to Previous Abundance Beware Care Consist Consists Covetousness Form Greed Guard Heed Kinds Life One's Possesses Possesseth Possessions Superabundance Watch YourselvesJump to Next Abundance Beware Care Consist Consists Covetousness Form Greed Guard Heed Kinds Life One's Possesses Possesseth Possessions Superabundance Watch Yourselves |
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