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In the context of the Bible, the concept of "amounting" often relates to the accumulation or gathering of resources, wealth, or spiritual treasures. This theme is prevalent throughout both the Old and New Testaments, where the focus is on the significance of what one accumulates and the heart's attitude towards these possessions.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the accumulation of wealth and resources is frequently mentioned, often as a sign of God's blessing. For instance, Abraham is described as becoming very wealthy in livestock, silver, and gold (Genesis 13:2). This wealth is seen as a testament to God's favor and promise to make Abraham a great nation.

However, the Old Testament also warns against the dangers of accumulating wealth for its own sake. In Ecclesiastes, Solomon reflects on the futility of amassing riches, stating, "Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless" (Ecclesiastes 5:10). The emphasis here is on the transient nature of material wealth and the importance of seeking eternal treasures.

New Testament Context

The New Testament shifts the focus from material accumulation to spiritual wealth. Jesus teaches about the dangers of storing up earthly treasures, urging His followers to prioritize heavenly treasures instead. In the Sermon on the Mount, He instructs, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven" (Matthew 6:19-20).

The parable of the rich fool inLuke 12:16-21 further illustrates this point. The rich man plans to store his abundant crops in larger barns, only to lose his life that very night. Jesus concludes, "This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God" (Luke 12:21). The lesson here is clear: spiritual wealth and a relationship with God are of far greater value than material possessions.

Spiritual Amounting

The Bible encourages believers to focus on spiritual growth and the accumulation of virtues. In2 Peter 1:5-8, Peter exhorts Christians to "make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love" . This passage highlights the importance of spiritual maturity and the development of Christ-like character.

The Apostle Paul also speaks of spiritual amounting in terms of the fruit of the Spirit. InGalatians 5:22-23, he lists the qualities that should be evident in a believer's life: "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control" . These attributes are the true treasures that Christians are called to cultivate.

Conclusion

While the Bible acknowledges the reality of material wealth, it consistently emphasizes the greater importance of spiritual riches. Believers are encouraged to focus on accumulating virtues and treasures in heaven, aligning their lives with God's eternal purposes.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Amount.

The Mutiny of 1857-58.
... nations, possessed of an ancient civilization, some of them composed of races given
to war and noted for their prowess, with a populationamounting at present...

The Hebrew Character of the Book.
... number of Old Testament passages quoted or alluded to in the New Testament, [2]
we find that the gospel of Matthew has a very large number,amounting in all to...

Preface
... The writer regards it asamounting to a convincing creed. But if it is not that
it is at least a repeated and surprising coincidence. Gilbert K. Chesterton....

A Letter from Origen to Africanus.
... of Susanna which you call a forgery is found in both, together with the passages
at the end of Daniel, so they give also these passages,amounting, to make a...

The Romance of M. Renan. By Napoleon Roussel.
... doubt. If, under such conditions, a resurrection was performed, a probability
almostamounting to certainty would be obtained. Yet...

The Church under the Roman Empire
... [Sidenote: and is of a more dangerous nature.] Errors of a more subtle class followed,
amounting in reality to unbelief in our Saviour's Godhead, but...

Time and Place of Composition.
... [2363] The document itself bears many marks of an early date:" (1) Its simplicity,
almostamounting to childishness, not only discountenances all idea of...

Tendencies Toward a Manifestation of the Unity of the American...
... Out of the total population of the United States,amounting, according to the census
of 1890, to 62,622,000 souls, the 57,000,000 accounted as Christians...

The Pearl.
... The two lines are coincident throughout their whole length, except at one point;
but there the diversity is broadly marked,amounting in one aspect to a...

November was Now Drawing to a Close, and St. ...
... these flaunting banners;"take the silver, gold, and bank- notes which hysterical
pilgrims cast at your feet!"this Peter's Pence,amounting to millions...

Amounting (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Amount. Multi-Version
ConcordanceAmounting (1 Occurrence). 2 Chronicles 3:8 He made...

Amounts (12 Occurrences)

Zophar (4 Occurrences)
... and is seeking light from God. His words are in a key of intensityamounting
to reckless exaggeration. He is the first to accuse...

Nettle (2 Occurrences)
... the genus Urtica, covered with minute sharp hairs; to irritate or vex; to cause
to experience sensations of displeasure or uneasiness notamounting to violent...

Graecia
... The area, however, owing to the great irregularity of its contour, is far less
than one might expect,amounting to about 30,000 square miles....

Presume (10 Occurrences)
... 3. (vi) To suppose or assume something to be, or to be true, on grounds deemed valid,
though notamounting to proof; to believe by anticipation; to infer; as...

Bilhan (3 Occurrences)
... Edersheim sets down the remissions spoken of as authorized by the steward asamounting
in money value to only about 5 British pounds and 25 British pounds...

Corresponding (17 Occurrences)
... thereof, according to the breadth of the house, was twenty cubits, and the breadth
thereof twenty cubits; and he overlaid it with fine gold,amounting to six...

Amounted (3 Occurrences)

Aramaic (12 Occurrences)
... There are, further, passages in Ezra 4:8-6:18; Ezra 7:12-26,amounting
approximately to three chapters, in which Aramaic is used....

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