Bible Verses about Materialism

For we brought nothing into the world, so that we can take… 1 Timothy 6:7-8

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	For we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. food contentment world
The lover of money will not be satisfied with money; nor the lover of wealth, with gain. This also is vanity. Ecclesiastes 5:10	He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity. money greed

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	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
For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? Mark 8:36	For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? greed life world
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	And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” money greed contentment
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	Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” trust money debt
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	As we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. eternal life understanding
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	But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. money greed
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it. Proverbs 15:16	Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it. money awe
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 he came from his mother's womb he shall go again, naked as he came, and shall take nothing for his toil that he may carry away in his hand. greed heaven
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21	For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. money heart desires
How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. Proverbs 16:16	How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. money wisdom
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	Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” blameless giving heaven
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	Likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works. beauty worship goodness
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	As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. money joy pride
Put to death, therefore, whatever in you is earthly: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed (which is idolatry). Colossians 3:5	Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. sin desires idols
Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that I need. Proverbs 30:8	Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me. food money reliability
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	For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? life soul world
Of course, there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment. 1 Timothy 6:6	But godliness with contentment is great gain. faith joy contentment
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. Proverbs 22:1	A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. money relationships
All day long the wicked covet, but the righteous give and do not hold back. Proverbs 21:26	All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back. greed giving desires
Riches do not profit in 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
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	Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. community
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	When your eyes light on it, it is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven. money desires
The wealth of the rich is their strong city; in their imagination it is like a high wall. Proverbs 18:11	A rich man's wealth is his strong city, and like a high wall in his imagination. money