Materialismo: o perigo da riqueza e o contentamento

15 "Watch out, and beware of all greedy thoughts and actions, for a person’s life isn’t summed up by all the things they own."(Luke 12:15)

5 So kill your worldly nature—sexual sin, immorality, lust, evil desires, greedily wanting to have more—this is the worship of idols.(Colossians 3:5)

26 What benefit is it for you to gain the whole world, yet lose your life? What would you give in exchange for your life?(Matthew 16:26)

36 What use is it for you to gain everything in the whole world, and lose your life?(Mark 8:36)

10 People who love money never have enough money; those who love wealth never have enough income. This too is so temporary and makes little sense.(Ecclesiastes 5:10)

15 When we die, we leave just as naked as when we were born, taking nothing with us from all we’ve worked for.(Ecclesiastes 5:15)

7 For we didn’t bring anything into the world, and we can’t take anything out with us either. 8 But if we have food and clothes then that’s enough for us.(1 Timothy 6:7,8)

9 Those who are determined to become rich fall into the trap of temptation, following many foolish and damaging impulses.(1 Timothy 6:9)

4 Wealth won’t help you on judgment day, but goodness saves you from death.(Proverbs 11:4)

11 Rich people see their wealth as a fortified town—it’s like a high wall in their imagination.(Proverbs 18:11)

5 It disappears in the blink of an eye, suddenly growing wings and flying off into the sky like an eagle.(Proverbs 23:5)

6 But knowing and following God is so incredibly satisfying!(1 Timothy 6:6)

5 Don’t love money; be content with what you have. God himself has said, "I’ll never let you down; I’ll never give up on you."*(Hebrews 13:5)

16 It’s better to respect the Lord and only have a little than to have plenty of money and the trouble that comes with it.(Proverbs 15:16)

16 Far better to get wisdom than gold; far better to choose knowledge than silver.(Proverbs 16:16)

1 A good reputation is a much better choice than plenty of money; respect is better than silver and gold.(Proverbs 22:1)

8 Keep me from being false, help me not to tell lies. Don’t make me poor or rich; just provide me with the food I need.(Proverbs 30:8)

9 In the same way, women should dress sensibly, modestly, and appropriately. They should be attractive not in their hairstyle or by wearing gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 10 but by the good things they do—as is appropriate for women who claim to follow God.(1 Timothy 2:9,10)

19 Don’t pile up wealth here on earth where moths and rust ruin it, and where thieves break in and steal it. 20 Instead, you should store up your wealth in heaven, where moths and rust don’t ruin it, and where thieves don’t break in and steal it.(Matthew 6:19,20)

21 For what you value the most shows who you really are.(Matthew 6:21)

21 Jesus told him, "If you want to be perfect,* then go and sell your possessions, give the money to the poor, and you’ll have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me."(Matthew 19:21)

17 Warn those who are rich in the present world not to become proud. Tell them not to place their trust in wealth that is so insecure but in God who so freely gives us everything for our enjoyment.(1 Timothy 6:17)

26 Some people only want more and more all the time, but the good give generously.(Proverbs 21:26)

32 All the believers thought and felt the same way. None of them claimed anything they had as their own, but shared everything with each other.(Acts 4:32)

18 We don’t concern ourselves with what can be seen, for we look forward to what can’t be seen. What we see is temporary, but what we can’t see is eternal.(2 Corinthians 4:18)