Earthly Possessions Quotes

Earthly Possessions Quote of the day

In the twilight of life, God will not judge us on our earthly possessions and human success, but rather on how much we have loved.

Nobody can fight properly and boldly for the faith if he clings to a fear of being stripped of earthly possessions.

Man's pursuit of physical desires and earthly possessions is an indication of his lack of conviction that the purpose of his existence is the attainment of spirituality.

Earthly possessions dazzle our eyes and delude us into thinking that they can provide security and freedom from anxiety. Yet all the time they are the very source of anxiety.

Each of us will eventually give away all our earthly possessions. How we choose to do so, however, is a reflection of our commitment to the kingdom of God.

One of the very best of all earthly possessions is self-possession.

I am a poor mendicant. My earthly possessions consist of six spinning wheels, prison dishes, a can of goat's milk, six homespun loincloths and towels and my reputation, which cannot be worth much.

Earthly possessions are transient and ephemeral. Giving away love creates ripples that last for some time.