6 Bible Verses about Futility Of Worldly Pursuits
Most Relevant Verses
Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with everything to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous and ready to share, storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that life which is life indeed.
For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits himself?
But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and Lazarus received evil things; but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.'
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, "He catches the wise in their own craftiness";