A few days ago I posted a blog about 10 rich people, and another blog about 2 rich people who suffered tragic deaths. While reading Psalm 49 this morning, I kept bumping into verses that put wealth into its proper perspective—which is an eternal perspective. Here are my quick notes. . .
Context of Psalm 49:
Verse 6 “those who trust in their wealth and boast of their great riches”
7 truths about wealth and wealthy people:
1. Salvation is not for sale, no matter how rich you are.
Psalm 49:7–9 when it comes to redeeming a life, “no payment is ever enough.”
2. Wealth is temporary.
Psalm 49:10 everyone eventually dies “leaving their wealth to others.”
3. All rich people die.
Psalm 49:12 “Human beings, despite their wealth, do not endure.”
4. We should not be impressed with or intimidated by wealth.
Psalm 49:16 “do not be overawed when others grow rich. . .”
5. No U-Hauls behind a hearse.
Psalm 49:17 “they will take nothing with them when they die.”
6. People pander to the rich.
Psalm 49:18 “people praise you when you prosper.”
7. Some people have money but live and die like animals.
Psalm 49:20 “Human beings who have wealth but lack understanding are like the beasts that perish.”
Jesus warned that the “deceitfulness of riches” can “choke the word” in our lives (Matthew 13:22). Have you ever been deceived by riches and wealth?
***flying to Houston, Texas, in a few hours to preach at Every Nation Church.***