and those who use the things of this world, as if not dependent on them. For this world in its present form is passing away.
The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and th
But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that
For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,
Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for God has already approved your works:
Nothing is better for a man than to eat and drink and enjoy his work. I have also seen that this is from the hand of God
Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever.
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealt
Surely every man goes about like a phantom; surely he bustles in vain; he heaps up riches not knowing who will haul them
I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and do good while they live,
Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you.
What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not use up my rights in preac
Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form.
Here is what I have seen to be good and fitting: to eat and drink, and to find satisfaction in all the labor one does un
But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’
Jesus also said to His disciples, “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions.
His master replied, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have auth
And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the ab
Divide your portion among seven, or even eight, for you do not know what disaster may befall the land.
Rejoice, O young man, while you are young, and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of you
But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field.
For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions.