Bible Verses about 'Possessions'

And he said to them, “Take care! Be on your guard against… Luke 12:15

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 materialism
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 materialism

Likewise all to whom God gives wealth and possessions and whom he enables to enjoy them, and to accept their lot and find enjoyment in their toil—this is the gift of God. Ecclesiastes 5:19	Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil—this is the gift of God. money food work
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. materialism community
If I give away all my possessions, and if I hand over my body so that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:3	If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing. love suffering giving
How does God's love abide in anyone who has the world's goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? 1 John 3:17	But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? money neighbor compassion
Honor the Lord with your substance and with the first fruits of all your produce. Proverbs 3:9	Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce. money sacrifice giving
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever else you get, get insight. Proverbs 4:7	The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight. wisdom understanding
For all that is in the world—the desire of the flesh, the desire of the eyes, the pride in riches—comes not from the Father but from the world. 1 John 2:16	For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. desires addiction pride