Monday, November 13, 2017

Now think upon one more thing - To whom does the world ascribe success? Is it not to those who have the most money? Do we not think them "successful"? And yet - when confronted by the rich, young ruler - Jesus did the opposite of the world, he told him to sell all he had and give it to the poor, and then "come and follow me". Jesus showed us true wealth, true "success" comes from following HIM - not from money or material possessions! Who indeed is better off? A rich man by the world's standards, with great wealth, worldly admiration and fame or a poor man by this world's standards who inherits, and has accumulated Heaven's wealth - Eternal life, streets paved with gold? Even the richest in this world do not use gold for their streets! It just goes to show us, what we value here on earth is of little value in heaven, and what we despise here on earth is of great value in Heaven. Hearken my brethren, hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to those that love him? Love HIM, not this world - seek Eternal riches, not that which moth and rust destroy. Set your hears on things above, not below. Seek the honor that comes from God, not from men. Selah. 

No comments:

Post a Comment

All are welcome to share thoughts, comments or questions.

 Part three You kept your life for yourself, never sharing it with him (again i repeat: just going to a religious service once a week is not...