Treasures for 'Material Wealth'
View By Old Testament: New Testament: Treasure Scriptures Context Topics There is a tendency within the people of God to want to pragmatically 'go after' the methods or strategies others have used to gain what appears (or in reality) to be more material wealth than they - even if said method or strategy leaves God or God's ways out of the picture. Deuteronomy 12:30 Deuteronomy 12:26-32 God's Ways , Walk With The World , Material Wealth Offerings and gifts from God's people to the LORD are to be based on the material blessings or gain they have earned or received. Deuteronomy 16:17 Deuteronomy 16:16-17 Generous Giving , Material Wealth , Offerings A leader among God's people is to avoid building up great personal wealth. Deuteronomy 17:17 Deuteronomy 17:14-17 Material Wealth , Selfish Ambition , Spiritual Leaders Only God, apart from all earthly means, can and will redeem those who trust in Him - wealthy cannot obtain favor from God. Psalm 49:1-9, Psalm 49:15, Matthew 19:23-26 Psalm 49:1-15 God's Grace , Material Wealth , Those Who Trust God The way(s) people use money and possession is an indicator of how they will utilize spiritual things. Luke 16:10 Luke 16:1-12 Material Wealth , Money , Spiritual Formation Those outside of Christ who are wealthy, well-positioned in life, and possess the advantages over others so often 'wear pride like a necklace.' Psalm 73:6 Psalm 73:1-9 Pride , Material Wealth , Unsaved
