The Camel And The Needle
We're going to take a look at the concept of wealth, or riches, and how they affect our salvation. There are many examples of wealthy people throughout the bible, some good, and some evil. So, what is the difference between them, and how does prosperity affect us adversely? We know that God would not have us to be in want, but we need to be aware of what true riches really are, as Jesus tells us in Luke 12:32-34..." Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. " We know that, for example, Abraham was very wealthy, but he was not corrupted by the prosperity which God gave him. Solomon, on the other hand, is an example of a man whom God provided not only exceeding wealth and riches, but also wisdom, ...