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 …

Observation of The Prosperity of The Wicked - 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 (vv. 15-23), you have all you need for life and service. Paul starts off by addressing his l …

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 con …

Job Tells of Earth’s Treasures - Job 28:1 – 28:11 (commentary)

Job opens this chapter with a discussion of man’s skill in acquiring the riches of this earth. He takes us deep into the earth where brave men are mining gold, iron, copper, and precious stones. He describes how men work hard and face great danger to find material wealth. T …

Queen of Sheba Brings Gifts to Solomon - II Chronicles 9:1 – 9:12 (commentary)

It has been said that Solomon was one of the richest men that ever lived. He had fantastic quantities of gold. From yearly taxes and revenue, nearly 20 million came in (I King 19:14). He owned 40,000 horses and 1400 chariots, each costing $400 apiece (I Kings 10:26). He commanded 12,000 ...

Hezekiah Gets Sick And Dies - II Chronicles 32:24 – 32:33 (commentary)

Hezekiah got sick and almost died (v. 24). He prayed, and the Lord gave him a sign that he would recover. He was so proud that he refused to thank the Lord for everything He had done for him (v. 25). This made the Lord angry, and He punished Hezekiah and the people of Judah and Jerusalem ...