Bible Verses about 'Possessions'

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• Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
  Matthew 19:21blamelessgivingmaterialism
• Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.”
  Luke 12:15moneygreedmaterialism
• And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God.
  Ecclesiastes 5:19moneyfoodwork
• All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had.
  Acts 4:32materialismcommunity
• For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.
  1 John 2:16desiresaddictionpride
• If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?
  1 John 3:17moneyneighborcompassion
• Honor the Lord with your wealth
  and with the best part of everything you produce.
  Proverbs 3:9moneysacrificegiving
• Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do!
  And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.
  Proverbs 4:7wisdomunderstanding
• If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing.
  1 Corinthians 13:3lovesufferinggiving