Riches

Is it a sin to be rich? - I Timothy 6:17 – 6:21 (commentary)

Over the past 15 years, a New Jersey businessman has anonymously given away more than $600 million to universities, medical centers, and other beneficiaries. When a legal complication forced him to reveal his identity, he explained his generosity by saying, “Nobody can wear …

Hard for the rich to enter the kingdom of God - Mark 10:23 – 10:31 (commentary)

As Jesus watched the young man leaving, He no doubt was sorrowful as He turned to His disciples and shared how hard it is for those who have put their trust in riches to enter the Kingdom of God (v. 23). The disciples were very surprised to hear this (v. 24). Popular Jewish moral …

Psalms 49:1 – 49:15 (commentary)

This Psalm is about poor rich people who have money, but that is all they have. The power of wealth only tends to make men proud and think they do not need God (vv. 1-2). The psalmist is determined to share with the world what God has taught him (vv. 3-4). His faith in God and Go …

Our Riches in Christ - Ephesians 1:1 – 1:6 (commentary)

Man does not save himself, for salvation is of the Lord (John 2:9). You receive spiritual blessings from the Father (vv. 1-6), the Son (vv. 7-12), and the Spirit (vv. 13-14) and in Christ, you have all you need for life and service. Paul starts off by addressing his letter to t …

Rich Oppressors Will Be Judged - James 5:1 – 5:6 (commentary)

James does not say that it is a sin to be rich but he does condemn those who have put their trust in things that are doomed to decay (vv. 1-3). In the ancient world wealth was of three types: food (Luke 12:18), costly garments (Acts 20:33) and precious metals (v. 3). When James s …

The Rich Young Ruler - Luke 18:18 – 18:27 (commentary)

This story of the rich young ruler reveals how, in spite of the fact that he came to the right Person, asked the right question, and received the right answer, he made the wrong decision. Something always stands in the way of a person coming to Christ. It may be pride, po …

The Rich Are Often Filled With Pride - Proverbs 28:11 – 28:18 (commentary)

The rich are often filled with pride but the poor man who has understanding will see through this person (v. 11). The poor man who has understanding is of far more value than his well to do neighbor. When an honest person wins, it’s time to celebrate; when crooks are in c …