7 Bible Verses About How Christians Should Treat Wealth and Earthly Possessions
It is important to realize that God doesn't condemn His people having earthly possessions, but He does condemn when earthly possessions become more important than our relationship with Him. It is important for us to not allow these possessions to consume us.
Great peace is comforting to those who may lack wealth, but their central focus in life is God. It's hard for us as humans to do everything just right, all the time. We must try our best to have an abundance of grace and goodness in our lives no matter what the circumstance is. If we hold these open possessions with an open hand for God, he has the power to give and take away for His great purpose in your life.
Check out these 7 Bible verses about earthly possessions below:
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"Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things" (Colossians 3:2).
"But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare" (2 Peter 3:13).
"Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf" (Proverbs 11:28).
"What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?" (Matthew 16:26).
"I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings" (Luke 16:19).
"A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold" (Proverbs 22:1).
"The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature" (Luke 8:14).
