earthly possessions
Things you own
Earthly possessions are the material things a person owns during their lifetime—property, money, clothing, objects.
The phrase carries a philosophical or spiritual undertone, implying these things are temporary and cannot be taken beyond death: He gave away all his earthly possessions and joined a monastery.
Often used when contrasting material wealth with spiritual values.
- clothingBody coverings worn daily
- houseResidential building
- heirloomsObjects passed through family lines
- cashReady spending funds
- bank accountFinancial storage for funds
stocks · bonds · photographs · apartment · jewelry · books · artwork · savings account · life savings · worldly goods · material goods · musical instruments · collectibles · treasure trove · keepsakes · sentimental value · family heirlooms · furniture
earthly possessionsspiritual wealth
Nonmaterial fulfillment and meaning
treasures in heaven · divine grace · inner peace · spiritual gifts · salvation
earthly possessionsrenunciation
Formal surrender of claim
detachment · non-attachment · asceticism · letting go · dispossession
earthly possessionseternal life
Unending conscious existence
immortal soul · life everlasting · heavenly reward · eternal salvation
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