It is far better to
live in humility and be respectful of God than it is to have great wealth. When we are right with God, there is a peace
and contentment that cannot be found anywhere else. The soul that fears God honors Him. He is more focused on living to please God
than he is anything else. The soul that
fears God is sin-conscious. He
understands the seriousness of sinning against God. He knows that standing guard over his soul is
a matter of heaven or hell.
No matter how much
wealth a person may accumulate on earth, it never gives the soul rest. Wealth keeps the soul in turmoil. There is always the elusive dream of having
enough. There is always the fear of
losing what one has. There is the
turmoil of trying to find satisfaction for the soul with the things wealth can
provide. There is the turmoil of disillusionment
when one realizes that wealth cannot deliver on its promises. There is the turmoil of dealing with those
who want a portion of the wealth accumulated.
Building one’s life
on the foundation of wealth, or anything else other than God, is utter futility
and foolishness. The only thing that can
satisfy the soul is Christ, for whom the soul was created. Only Christ can give the soul peace, love,
joy, and an unfailing hope for the future.
There is nothing wrong with wealth in and of itself, but when it becomes
the sole goal and purpose for living, it is very bad. It is far better to have little and a proper
fear of the Lord than to have all the wealth on earth.
Put all your hopes
and dreams in Christ alone and you will never be disappointed or
disillusioned. Only Jesus can satisfy
the soul.
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