Dictionary of Bible Themes The attitude to life that places particular emphasis on immediate, physical values rather than on future, spiritual ones or that regards the material world as the only reality. Psalms 14:1-2The basic features of materialism An attitude of godlessness See also Job 35:9-10pp Ps 53:1-2 Psalms 10:4,11Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Luke 12:13-19 Romans 1:20-22 Matthew 22:23 See also A denial of the resurrection Ecclesiastes 4:1-3; 9:3-6Acts 4:1-2; 23:6-8 1 Corinthians 15:12-17 2 Timothy 2:17-19 1 Corinthians 15:32 See also Desire for wealth and physical gratification Ecclesiastes 2:4-9; 9:7-10Matthew 6:19-24 Psalms 52:7 Materialism condemned See also Job 22:4-11; 31:25-28Psalms 49:10 Proverbs 18:11; 23:5 Ecclesiastes 5:10 Matthew 16:26 Luke 12:23-25; 21:34 James 5:1-3 See also 5504 rights5767 attitudes in prayer 5787 ambition, positive 5833 diligence 5840 eagerness 5865 gestures 5875 hatred 8213 confidence 8261 generosity, God's 8756 folly, examples 8810 riches, dangers 8849 worry |
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