Bible Verses about Materialism

For we brought nothing into this world, and we can take nothing… 1 Timothy 6:7-8

For we brought nothing into this world, and we can take nothing out. If we have food and clothing, let us be content with these. 1 Timothy 6:7-8	For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. food contentment world
One who is covetous will never be satisfied with money, nor will the lover of wealth be content with gain. This too is vanity. Ecclesiastes 5:9	He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver; Nor he who loves abundance, with increase. This also is vanity. money greed

Do not store up treasures for yourselves on earth, where they will be destroyed by moth and rust and where thieves break in and steal. Rather, store up treasure for yourselves in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves cannot break in and steal. Matthew 6:19-20	Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. greed heaven
What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his very life? Mark 8:36	For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? greed life world
After this, he said to the crowd, “Take care to be on your guard against all kinds of greed. Life does not depend upon an abundance of one’s possessions.” Luke 12:15	And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.” money greed contentment
Do not succumb to the love of money, but be content with what you have, for God has said, “I will never forsake you or abandon you.” Hebrews 13:5	Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” trust money debt
For our eyes are fixed not on what is seen but rather on that which cannot be seen. What is visible is transitory; what is invisible is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18	While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. eternal life understanding
It is better to have a little and fear the Lord than to possess immense wealth and suffer anguish. Proverbs 15:16	Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasure with trouble. money awe
However, those who want riches fall into temptations and are trapped into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. 1 Timothy 6:9	But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. money greed
Just as he came forth naked from his mother’s womb, so shall he depart, naked as he came, with nothing remaining from his labor that he can carry away in his hands. Ecclesiastes 5:14	As he came from his mother’s womb, naked shall he return, To go as he came; And he shall take nothing from his labor Which he may carry away in his hand. greed heaven
For where your treasure is, there will your heart also be. Matthew 6:21	For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. money heart desires
It is better to acquire wisdom rather than gold, and more desirable to acquire understanding rather than silver. Proverbs 16:16	How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. money wisdom
Jesus replied, “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	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.” blameless giving heaven
I also ask that the women should dress themselves modestly and decently in suitable clothing. They should be adorned not with braided hair or with gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good works, as is fitting for women who profess their reverence for God. 1 Timothy 2:9-10	In like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works. beauty worship goodness
Instruct those who are rich in this world’s goods that they should not be proud, nor should they trust in the uncertainty of riches but rather in God who richly provides us with everything we need for our enjoyment. 1 Timothy 6:17	Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. money joy pride
Keep falsehood and lying far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but simply provide me with the food that I need. Proverbs 30:8	Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches— Feed me with the food allotted to me. food money reliability
And so you should put to death everything in your nature that is earthly: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desires, and greed (which is idolatry). Colossians 3:5	Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. sin desires idols
What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his very life? Or what can he give in exchange for his life? Matthew 16:26	For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? life soul world
Godliness produces great gain, but only to those who are content. 1 Timothy 6:6	Now godliness with contentment is great gain. faith joy contentment
An honorable name is more to be desired than great riches, and high esteem is preferable to silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1	A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold. money relationships
All day long the godless man continues to covet, whereas the righteous man gives unsparingly. Proverbs 21:26	He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous gives and does not spare. greed giving desires
The entire community of believers was united in heart and soul. No one claimed any of his possessions as his own, for everything was held in common. Acts 4:32	Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. community
Riches will be of no avail on the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 11:4	Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death. money righteousness punishment
When you fix your gaze upon it, it is gone before you realize it. For it suddenly sprouts wings and flies up to the sky like an eagle. Proverbs 23:5	Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; They fly away like an eagle toward heaven. money desires
The wealth of a rich man is his stronghold; he regards it as a high wall that cannot be scaled. Proverbs 18:11	The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem. money