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It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.
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It seems amazing that in spite of the fact that throughout the Scriptures there is so much instruction about the dangers of desiring riches yet there is still such a focus and desire for worldly riches in so much of the church today! Of course, it really should not amaze you or I considering that Scripture says that in the last days men will be lovers of self and lovers of money—and we are to avoid such men! {2Tim.3:2-5}

Today’s verse makes it clear that earthly wealth—whether desired or in hand—can endanger entrance into the eternal presence of God! The primary reason for that would have to be that the enemy, Satan, the god of this world {2Cor.4:4} has control over the world system. {1Jn.5:19} He was brazen (read ‘stupid’) and so full of pride that he thought he could tempt Jesus to worship him by offering the riches of this world to Him! {Matt.4:8-9} That old liar and his minions still use the deceitfulness of riches to choke the Word in people’s lives today, {Matt.13:22} truly a snare and a trap. Be on guard!

Needs, or worldly desires? Which one finds its way into our thoughts? Our Father in heaven has promised that no good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly {Ps.84:11} and of course we know that not one of His promises has failed to come to pass. {Jos.21:45} If you did not get that the first time then hear what Solomon said kneeling on his knees with his hands spread toward heaven; “not one word has failed of all His good promise.” {1Ki.8:56} By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word is confirmed. {2Cor.13:1}

And since there are always three that bear witness {1Jn.5:7}, let me add another glorious truth from the apostle Paul: “And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” {Php.4:19} Not dependent on what you and I have, but solely on what He has, His riches!

It is such a blessing to have the assurance from God’s word through David that if we delight ourselves in the Lord He will give us the desires of our hearts. {Ps.37:4} And if we are doing what the Lord wants, rather than doing our own pleasure, then we will take delight in the Lord! {Is.58:13-14} The Almighty will be our gold and choice silver to us. For then we will delight in the Almighty and lift up our faces to God. {Job 22:25-26} True riches!

The enemy, Satan, persistently and loudly proclaims that he will meet all of our worldly desires if we only do things his way. He is indeed the father of lies! I pray that I will always be able to say as does the Word:

“Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth.” (Psalms 73:25)

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