People who have wealth but lack understanding are like the beasts that perish. Psalm 49:20 Earlier in this psalm, the psalmist asks the question why one should be afraid of those who are wealthy. Several thousand years later, people are still fearing those who are wealthy. Those with great wealth often trust in the power of... Continue Reading →
2 Chronicles 1:10 What Would You Ask For?
"Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?" 1 Chronicles 1:10 Solomon had been made king of Israel. One night God came to him and asked Solomon to make a request for whatever he wanted. Solomon asked God for wisdom to lead the... Continue Reading →
James 2:5 Those Chosen By God
"Listen, by dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised to those who love him?" James 1:5 James started to talk about showing favoritism. He gave one of the most common examples of... Continue Reading →
Luke 16:15 What God Values
"He said to them, You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God's sight." Luke 16:15 Jesus just talked about being faithful with a little and being careful how you handle worldly wealth. His point was to not love... Continue Reading →
Luke 12:19 Taking Life Easy
"And I'll say to myself, You have plenty of grain laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry." Luke 12:19 Jesus told a parable about a rich man who had everything going for him. He had grain in excess. His "bank" account was very large and growing. Then he made... Continue Reading →
