'Of This Life' in the Bible
And that which fell among the thorns, these are they that have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
And the lord praised the unjust steward, because he did wisely; for the children of this life are wiser, for their generation, than the children of light.
And I say to you, Make friends for yourselves through the wealth of this life, so that when it comes to an end, you may be taken into the eternal resting-places.
If, then, you have not been true in your use of the wealth of this life, who will give into your care the true wealth?
And Jesus said to them, The children of this life marry and are married;
And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.