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Matthew 6:19
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Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
About Matthew 6:19
In Matthew, Matthew 6:19 addresses the theme of Materialism in the Bible and What the Bible Says About Spending with clarity and depth. This New Testament gospel text remains central to Christian understanding and devotional practice on this subject.
Related Verses
- Matthew 6:24
“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
- Luke 12:15
“And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”
- 1 Timothy 6:9
“But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.”
- 1 Timothy 6:10
“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”
- Hebrews 13:5
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
How to Apply Matthew 6:19
Use Matthew 6:19 as a daily declaration. Speak it over your circumstances, inserting your name where relevant. Let its promise from Matthew anchor your perspective as you navigate decisions related to on the theme of Materialism in the Bible, and share it with one person who might need it today.