Luke 12:15
And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”
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In Context
14But Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed Me judge or executor between you?”
16Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance.
Cross References
Joshua 7:21When I saw among the spoils a beautiful cloak from Shinar, two hundred shekels of silver, and a bar of gold weighing fifty shekels, I coveted them and took them. They are hidden in the ground inside my tent, with the silver underneath.”
Job 2:4“Skin for skin!” Satan replied. “A man will give up all he owns in exchange for his life.
Psalms 10:3For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.
Psalms 62:10Place no trust in extortion or false hope in stolen goods. If your riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.
Proverbs 15:16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with turmoil.
Proverbs 23:4Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.
Matthew Henry on Luke 12:14-22
Worldly-mindedness Exposed. 13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. 14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? 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. 16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: 17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I… Read the whole commentary →