What Does the Bible Say About Spiritual Bankruptcy?

Matthew 5:3 ESV / 5 helpful votes

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 6:33 ESV / 4 helpful votes

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Romans 3:23 ESV / 3 helpful votes

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

John 14:6 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Matthew 24:24 ESV / 3 helpful votes

For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

Matthew 5:4 ESV / 3 helpful votes

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

1 John 1:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

1 Timothy 4:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,

Romans 13:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.

Romans 6:23 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Acts 5:1-11 ESV / 2 helpful votes

But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, and with his wife's knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God.” When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and breathed his last. And great fear came upon all who heard of it. ...

John 16:33 ESV / 2 helpful votes

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Luke 18:9-14 ESV / 2 helpful votes

He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ ...

Matthew 24:4-5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray.

Matthew 7:14 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.

Matthew 5:16 ESV / 2 helpful votes

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Matthew 5:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

Habakkuk 3:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

O Lord, I have heard the report of you, and your work, O Lord, do I fear. In the midst of the years revive it; in the midst of the years make it known; in wrath remember mercy.

Psalm 85:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?

Matthew 7:13 ESV / 1 helpful vote

“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.

21 Bible Verses about Spiritual Bankruptcy

Matthew 5:3 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Matthew 6:33 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Romans 3:23 ESV / 3 helpful votes

John 14:6 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Matthew 24:24 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Matthew 5:4 ESV / 3 helpful votes

1 John 1:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

1 Timothy 4:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Romans 13:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Romans 6:23 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Acts 5:1-11 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 16:33 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Luke 18:9-14 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 24:4-5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 7:14 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 5:16 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 5:5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 5:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Habakkuk 3:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 85:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 7:13 ESV / 1 helpful vote

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21 Bible Verses about Spiritual Bankruptcy

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Matthew 5:3 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Matthew 6:33 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Romans 3:23 ESV / 3 helpful votes

John 14:6 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Matthew 24:24 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Matthew 5:4 ESV / 3 helpful votes

1 John 1:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

1 Timothy 4:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Romans 13:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Romans 6:23 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Acts 5:1-11 ESV / 2 helpful votes

John 16:33 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Luke 18:9-14 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 24:4-5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 7:14 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 5:16 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 5:5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 5:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Habakkuk 3:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Psalm 85:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Matthew 7:13 ESV / 1 helpful vote