As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
1 Timothy 6:17-19 ESVIt made me wish someone would do the research to let us know how many of those 50 richest Americans are storing up treasure in Heaven? It would make me feel better to know that they are doing good works for the Kingdom. Not that it's any of my business or anything, but still...I think about these things. God provides us with what we need so I can't help but wonder about those who have excess, ... is Satan providing them with earthly treasure to distract them from Jesus? Maybe that's why Jesus said:
Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go
through the eye of a needle than for a
rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”
Matthew 19:24 ESV*********
Please join me this week in praying for those who put the love of money above their love of Jesus. Let's pray that their eyes are opened to how it separates them from God. May they see that money cannot provide the peace and joy that knowing Christ can. Money doesn't fill that void inside of us. The Holy Spirit does.
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