Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment (I Timothy 6:17).
The term wealth comes to us from an old Anglo-Saxon word, weal. When one was in weal, he was in a state of well being resulting from being in a state of prosperity. Thinking about this definition, I thought, "Is it possible for a person to be rich and not be wealthy?" A rich person cannot buy his salvation with money; Jesus asked the question, "What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul?" Even though a rich person might be able to extend his physical life many years because of his riches, the truth is one day death will come calling; human beings know that they will die. What then? Many times, in the homes of the rich, there is no love or peace.
We have a rich Father, trusting in Him we are provided with that feeling of well-being even though we might have little in terms of material abundance. During my growing-up years my family was poor. While we were living through those times of poverty, admittedly, there was pain. But, looking back, I treasure my growing up years. We had a good family and we have great memories. God did richly provide for us during those years. It was something that money alone cannot buy--we were wealthy even though we were poor.
Are you wealthy or are you just rich?
Our Father's Blessings,
Tom
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