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Matthew 16:26
For what does it benefit a person if he gains the whole world but forfeits his life? Or what can a person give in exchange for his life?
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Matthew 13:24
He presented them with another parable:“ The kingdom of heaven is like a person who sowed good seed in his field.
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Proverbs 8:18-20
Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness.My fruit is better than the purest gold, and what I produce is better than choice silver.I walk in the path of righteousness, in the pathway of justice,
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Proverbs 3:13-18
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.She is like a tree of life to those who obtain her, and everyone who grasps hold of her will be blessed.
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Proverbs 8:10-11
Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.
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Job 28:18
Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls.
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Psalms 39:6-7
Surely people go through life as mere ghosts. Surely they accumulate worthless wealth without knowing who will eventually haul it away.”But now, O Lord, upon what am I relying? You are my only hope!
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Ecclesiastes 2:2-12
I said of partying,“ It is folly,” and of self-indulgent pleasure,“ It accomplishes nothing!”I thought deeply about the effects of indulging myself with wine( all the while my mind was guiding me with wisdom) and the effects of behaving foolishly, so that I might discover what is profitable for people to do on earth during the few days of their lives.I increased my possessions: I built houses for myself; I planted vineyards for myself.I designed royal gardens and parks for myself, and I planted all kinds of fruit trees in them.I constructed pools of water for myself, to irrigate my grove of flourishing trees.I purchased male and female slaves, and I owned slaves who were born in my house; I also possessed more livestock– both herds and flocks– than any of my predecessors in Jerusalem.I also amassed silver and gold for myself, as well as valuable treasures taken from kingdoms and provinces. I acquired male singers and female singers for myself, and what gives a man sensual delight– a harem of beautiful concubines!So I was far wealthier than all my predecessors in Jerusalem, yet I maintained my objectivity:I did not restrain myself from getting whatever I wanted; I did not deny myself anything that would bring me pleasure. So all my accomplishments gave me joy; this was my reward for all my effort.Yet when I reflected on everything I had accomplished and on all the effort that I had expended to accomplish it, I concluded:“ All these achievements and possessions are ultimately profitless– like chasing the wind! There is nothing gained from them on earth.”Next, I decided to consider wisdom, as well as foolish behavior and ideas. For what more can the king’s successor do than what the king has already done?
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Ecclesiastes 12:13
Having heard everything, I have reached this conclusion: Fear God and keep his commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
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Psalms 4:6-7
Many say,“ Who can show us anything good?” Smile upon us, LORD!You make me happier than those who have abundant grain and wine.
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Matthew 22:5
But they were indifferent and went away, one to his farm, another to his business.
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Ecclesiastes 12:8
“ Absolutely futile!” laments the Teacher,“ All of these things are futile!”
