...LORD your God" (Deut. 7:25). A similar warning was given by Jesus to "beware of all covetousness; for a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions" (Luke l2:l5). In fact, covetousness is nothing more than idolatry, according to one NT writer (Col....

...doing. Scripture also warns us against greed: "Take heed and guard yourselves from all covetousness, for a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions" (Lk 12:15). And again: "For covetousness is the root of all evils, and some in their eagerness to get...

...often, some words of Jesus. In Luke 12:15, ne warns the crowds about covetousness and reminds them that 'a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions'. In a brief parable, he illustrated his point with a rich man, who, like James' businessman, made definite...

...the role of judge in such matters and goes on to warn, 'Take heed, and beware of covetousness; for a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions" (12:15). This is followed by the parable of the rich fool who told himself, "Soul, you have ample goods...

...glad, for your reward is great in heaven" (Mt. 5:11f.; Lk. 6:22f.). It witnesses to the world that "a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions" and that it is fatally possible to be rich in worldly goods but "not rich toward God" (Lk. 12:16, 21,...

...hindrances to the elevation of mankind.*4 Thoreau's word from Walden Pond echoes the word of Christ: "a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions* (Luke 12:15). The 'life abundant' that Christ came to bring is one that is 'rich toward God.* The ethics...

...wanted the kingdom of God (Matt. 19:16-22). He says, "Take heed, and beware of all covetousness; for a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions" (Luke 12:15). He counseled people who came seeking God, "Sell your possessions, and give alms; provide...

...and wants leads to hoarding possessions (Luke 8:14). 'Take heed, and beware of all covetousness; for a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions' (Luke 12:15; cf. 1 Corinthians 6). The temptation of amassing wealth for meeting one's own needs diminishes...

...response to the man who asked him to make a judgment in the matter of family inheritance, Jesus said that "a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." The word for life here is £o)f| (v. 15). Jesus then tells a story of the rich fool. In this story,...

...to your Lord and Teacher who cries out, "Take heed and guard yourselves from all covetousness, for a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions" (Lk 12:15). The greedy man gatheres and guards so that he can have possessions with which to live a...