Therefore the riches they gained have perished. You have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter. “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him. Command those who are rich in this world’s goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment. 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.”
Those who, when the devil rules the earth, grow wealthy from it will be made to "weep and mourn" when God destroys their ability to gain riches (Revelation 18:9 - 12). The vast majority of people believe that to be wealthy, you must become rich by accumulating large sums of money. He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity. Riches definition, abundant and valuable possessions; wealth. Verse Concepts. I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, so that you may be rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself and the shame of your nakedness may not be seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, so that you may see. That night, God appeared to Solomon in a dream and asked him what he wanted God to give him. Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.
Woe to those who join house to house, who add field to field, until there is no more room, and you are made to dwell alone in the midst of the land. By your great wisdom in your trade you have increased your wealth, and your heart has become proud in your wealth— 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. The believer may look forward to the new world, "a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness" ( 2 Peter 3:13; cf. For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich. Luke 12:15 ESV / 123 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. But you have dishonored the poor man. Retrieved from Google, https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=rich and definitionPlease also opt me in for Exclusive Offers from Patheos’s Partners "I just have to testify about this here and let everyone know how much better ...""I see Patheos put this after a a few years -- "Demonic or spiritual attacks ...""I had a 430 with Transunion, 420 with Experian and a 415 Equifax. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was extremely rich. 1 John 2:15-17 ESV / 82 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten.
NET Bible Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness. Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend. They know no bounds in deeds of evil; they judge not with justice the cause of the fatherless, to make it prosper, and they do not defend the rights of the needy.
Some Christians believe that if you are not wealthy, you are missing out on what God wants for you.