Wisdom Over Wealth
There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.
“The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. Luke 16: 19-23
Wisdom is essential
Wealth is good
But not vital or
Essential
Godly wisdom takes you
To heaven
But wealth cannot take you
To heaven
However
Wealth with godly wisdom
Will take you to heaven
Any wealth or material gain
That corrodes and obstructs
Wisdom is bad for your soul
Because
It will only take you away from heaven
God in His infinite wisdom and sovereignty
Suspends material wealth and gains
In order to save stubborn souls
Wisdom is the principal thing not wealth
Any preacher that contradicts this
Is not from God
Because focus on materiality
Is what destroys souls
And leads them away from God
Our true focus
Must be on wisdom
And holiness
One thing that I know is this:
A man with wisdom is truly blessed spiritually
And that blessing leads to material blessings
But a man with material wealth
Without godly wisdom
Is truly naked and pathetic
And that nakedness
Will eventually lead
To destruction and hell
Consider this:
The rich man
Went to hell regardless
Of His wealth
And Lazarus was saved
Even though he was poor.
Lazarus had wisdom without wealth
And the rich man had wealth
Without wisdom
Wisdom is true wealth
Choose wisdom
And that wisdom
Will never disappoint
You here or in eternity
It will eventually bring wealth
And prosperity
If you chose wealth
Over wisdom
You will eventually
Crash either in this life
Or/and in eternity
May great grace be upon us
In Jesus name
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I was reading about this the other night. How hardly do those who have riches enter into the Kingdom of God?
Thank you so much for that beautiful Scripture. Every word of God is powerful and full of wisdom. This Scripture further elucidates what I wrote about. It is still about focus and elevation of wealth and riches over wisdom and holiness. If we carefully study the Scriptures, we will see that God blessed the heroes of the Old Testament and Patriarchs of our faith. Job was blessed again after his fiery test. This means that is is possible to go to heaven with wealth and riches. For that to happen, we must have been purified from the lust of money and seek to please God just like Abraham, David and Job.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33
The rich man that Jesus spoke to was clearly among those who placed riches above wisdom, holiness and pleasing God. That Scripture said that he was very sad because he was rich. Jesus told him to sell all his things and give to the poor then follow him. But he was very sad. A man who is after wisdom and pleasing God will gladly sell all those things and follow God knowing very well that in God, there are blessings in this life and in the after life.
Those who elevate wealth and riches above God and constantly pant after prosperity in place of God will not see the Kingdom of God. They are mammon worshippers.
Blessings, my friend. 💕🙏❤️
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so powerful Laura, thank you.
Thank you so much for the inspiring response, my sister in Christ. Blessings 🙏
thank you Laura……..God bless you! 🙂
Amen 😊
The Scriptures can put a bit of a twist into this. ‘1Corinthians 3:18-20 – Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness,” and again, “The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.” ‘ Of course, this refers to the ‘wisdom of the world,” which is far different than the wisdom of God. The wisdom of this world would elevate riches to supreme importance in many cases. The wisdom of God is indeed far above that, as you point out. It is no shame to be considered a fool for Christ’s sake, because it means you have grasped true wisdom. Love your posts even if I don’t always get to say so. Blessings to you and yours always, my sister in Christ.
Amen. Thank you so much for this very informative and insightful contribution. “The wisdom of this world would elevate riches to supreme importance in many cases.” That is so true. The Scripture you mentioned and the explanation further elucidates and clarifies this topic. This response gives so much meaning to the Scripture and topic and gives it an angle that only the grace of God can. God’s grace is at work and the words are truly refreshing and impart grace.
Grace and blessings to you always, beloved in Christ. 🙏❤️👏
Wise words!
Wealth may just lead to more greed
Wisdom to true knowledge
True knowledge to Heaven
Where monetary wealth has no value
Whatsoever!
Thank you so much for the beautiful, poetic words of wisdom. God bless you always 🙏💕
This story from Luke always breaks my heart for the lost. There is no turning back from hell, no do-overs. Eternity is final. Let’s reach as many as we can with good news of Jesus Christ!!
Such a beautiful and grace filled response. That is a truly touching story from Luke and God wants us to connect to the deep truths and wisdom in it. Souls need to be rescued from the clutches of hell and we must reach out to as many as we can with the good news of Jesus Christ! Grace and blessings to you always 🙏👏
Wisdom is so much more better than rubies, or any material thing in this fading world of darkness, lies and lusts. God IS wisdom. Blessings & more grace to you! <3
Amen. God is wisdom – glory to God. Thank you so much for the insightful contribution. Blessing and peace to you always ❤️🙏
He’s everything! All praises to the King! You’re welcome! 🙂 thanks dearest.
Thanks for your like of my post, ” Israel 9 – Exodus 14;” your kindness is greatly appreciated.