overcoming greed

Psalm Chapter 119:36

Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness.

Psalm Chapter 119:37

Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.

Ecclesiastes Chapter 5:10

He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.

Luke Chapter 3:10

And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then?

Luke Chapter 3:11

He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.

Luke Chapter 3:12

Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?

Luke Chapter 3:13

And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.

Luke Chapter 3:14

And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.

Luke Chapter 12:13

And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.

Luke Chapter 12:14

And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

Luke Chapter 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.

Luke Chapter 12:16

And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

Luke Chapter 12:17

And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?

Luke Chapter 12:18

And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.

Luke Chapter 12:19

And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

Luke Chapter 12:20

But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

Luke Chapter 12:21

So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

Colossians Chapter 3:5

Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

1 Timothy Chapter 6:6

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

1 Timothy Chapter 6:17

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

1 Timothy Chapter 6:18

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

Hebrews Chapter 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.