Luke 12:15

New Living Translation

Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.”

Cross References

1 Kings 2:40

he saddled his donkey and went to Gath to search for them. When he found them, he brought them back to Jerusalem.

Job 2:4

Satan replied to the Lord, “Skin for skin! A man will give up everything he has to save his life.

Psalm 10:3

For they brag about their evil desires; they praise the greedy and curse the Lord.

Psalm 37:16

It is better to be godly and have little than to be evil and rich.

Psalm 62:10

Don’t make your living by extortion or put your hope in stealing. And if your wealth increases, don’t make it the center of your life.

Proverbs 15:16

Better to have little, with fear for the Lord, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver!

Proverbs 28:16

A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people, but one who hates corruption will have a long life.

Jeremiah 6:13

“From the least to the greatest, their lives are ruled by greed. From prophets to priests, they are all frauds.

Ezekiel 33:31

So my people come pretending to be sincere and sit before you. They listen to your words, but they have no intention of doing what you say. Their mouths are full of lustful words, and their hearts seek only after money.

Micah 2:2

When you want a piece of land, you find a way to seize it. When you want someone’s house, you take it by fraud and violence. You cheat a man of his property, stealing his family’s inheritance.

Habakkuk 2:9

“What sorrow awaits you who build big houses with money gained dishonestly! You believe your wealth will buy security, putting your family’s nest beyond the reach of danger.

Mark 7:22

adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness.

Luke 12:16

Then he told them a story: “A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops.

Luke 16:14

The Pharisees, who dearly loved their money, heard all this and scoffed at him.

Luke 21:34

“Watch out! Don’t let your hearts be dulled by carousing and drunkenness, and by the worries of this life. Don’t let that day catch you unaware,

Luke 8:14

The seeds that fell among the thorns represent those who hear the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity.

1 Corinthians 6:10

or are thieves, or greedy people, or drunkards, or are abusive, or cheat people—none of these will inherit the Kingdom of God.

Colossians 3:5

So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.

2 Timothy 3:2

For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred.

Hebrews 13:5

Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.”

Joshua 7:21

Among the plunder I saw a beautiful robe from Babylon, 200 silver coins, and a bar of gold weighing more than a pound. I wanted them so much that I took them. They are hidden in the ground beneath my tent, with the silver buried deeper than the rest.”

2 Peter 2:14

They commit adultery with their eyes, and their desire for sin is never satisfied. They lure unstable people into sin, and they are well trained in greed. They live under God’s curse.

2 Peter 2:3

In their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money. But God condemned them long ago, and their destruction will not be delayed.