Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.
Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?
There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
Reading through the Bible you will know doubt discover many scriptures that talk about the blessings of God upon His people. Many people then wonder why they are not experiencing those blessings since they view themselves as a Christian.