Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Hoarding?
15 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Hoarding in the Bible
What does the Bible say about hoarding? Browse 18 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Hoarding
- 1Proverbs 3:27
“Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. them: Heb. the owners thereof”
KJV - 2Proverbs 11:26
“He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.”
KJV - 3Matthew 6:24
“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
KJV - 4Matthew 6:31
“Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?”
KJV - 5Matthew 16:26
“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”
KJV - 6Matthew 19:21
“Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.”
KJV - 7Mark 10:27
“And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.”
KJV - 8Luke 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.”
KJV - 9Luke 12:16
“And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:”
KJV - 10Luke 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.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Hoarding? (2 Verses)
“Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. them: Heb. the owners thereof”
“He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Hoarding? (13 Verses)
“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”
“Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?”
“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”
“Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.”
“And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.”
“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.”
“And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:”
“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.”
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.”
“But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”
“Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Hoarding
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about hoarding. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about hoarding and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about hoarding is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on hoarding needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about hoarding with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about hoarding, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Hoarding?
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