Riches Vs. Faith

N.T.#395 "Riches Vs. Faith"

Sept. 20, 2024 

Mark 10-Part 5

LET IT GLOW 

The rich young ruler failed the test. Although he was a good man, his idol was wealth and he was not willing to depart from it in order to obtain eternal life. His love of money was too strong for him to give up. 

How hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God! (verse 24)

The rich have their basic physical needs met, often become self-reliant. When they feel empty, they buy something new to try to fill the void that only God can fill. The person who has everything on earth can still lack what is most important-eternal life. Wealth is not a sign of faith or of partiality on god's part.  (Life Application Study Bible)

The problem is not wealth itself; the problem is a wealthy person who trusts in his wealth. they assume their wealth is proof of divine acceptance and blessing. (Tony Evans)

The Lord Jesus turned the Jews' theology upside down. They thought wealth gave evidence of God's blessing. People can achieve wealth on their own in our society. Money can buy many things, get you many places, push you up high in our world. However it does not fill the void within a person in their soul. 

Is your soul empty, dear one? Turn to Jesus. He can fill it and give you purpose.

LET IT GROW 

Then who can be saved? (verse 26) Where does this leave us?

Salvation is only possible with God. (verse 27) 

God can save and provide a heavenly inheritance for anyone who does not let wealth get in the way of relationship with Jesus Christ. 

With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. (verse 27)

Has God done the impossible for and in you? So if it is impossible for people to choose Christ over wealth, and all things are possible with God, then He must do the choosing for those who are saved.(Swindoll)

Where does Jesus and God rank in your life of importance? Are you serving Him instead of money, things, self? What does our conversation consist of daily? 

We are to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. He is  to be number uno, one. 

LET IT GO 

Help us love You more each day and most everyday, Jesus.

We trust in You, for all things are possible with You, Father God.