The worldly and uncertain riches
1 Timothy 6:17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; we
Riches and wealth are good and God desires everyone, especially the believers to have in abundance according to His will and purpose.
As much as God desires us to have riches and wealth, there are moments by which we turn our heart to the world, this instance is when we see riches and wealth as a means of security.
The rich man often develops the attitude that there are security in riches. His faith in God diminishes as he exalts his security in riches.
Contrary to the insecurity of riches, one must trust in God who has created the world for the sustenance of the believers. The material world was not created in order to provide an opportunity for the Christians to consume things upon his own lusts.
It was created in order to be understood by man to be temporary sustenance for man while he is in the this world.
The riches of this world is uncertain, do not put your trust and hope in riches you have acquired, it can fly away within a moment and draw your heart away from the love of God.
True riches is in God, it is filled with contentment and added no sorrow.
Rather than trusting in riches, believers are to fix their hope on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. God provides far more security than any earthly investment. Psalm 50:10–12 describes His incalculable wealth: “Every beast of the forest is Mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird of the mountains, and everything that moves in the field is Mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell you; for the world is Mine, and all it contains.” God is not stingy; He richly supplies His children with all things to enjoy.
God bless you.
Prayer key:
1. Lord, thank you for the blessing of today in Jesus Christ name.
2. Lord, forgive me for trusting in my riches and making it my security rather than you God in Jesus Christ name
3. Lord, give me the grace to fix my hope in your always in Jesus Christ name
4. Thank you Lord for answered prayers in Jesus Christ name. Amen.