1 TIMOTHY 6:17
"Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly give us all we need for our enjoyment."
Where is your trust? Do you trust in your money or riches to protect and save you? Then you need to learn a lesson. First of all do not be proud because you have obtained riches in this world. Your money is unreliable and has wings like an eagle. It is true that your God has given you more than you needed for the enjoyment of this life, but it is also true that it belongs to God and not to you. So although we are not suggesting that you do not enjoy what God has given you, remember you own nothing and you brought nothing into this world and you will leave with nothing. Pride falls before the man and your riches can disappear in an instant.
This truth for today is to let the rich in this world be warned not to be arrogant and contemptuous or proud in relation to others because of your wealth. Most importantly do not put your hope in money or riches which are uncertain and are a gift from God. Remember God supplies us with everything we need for our enjoyment and everything you have really belongs to Him. Do not look down on those who have little and enjoy less, because you can join them in a moment. Think of all the wall street moguls that have lost their fortunes in less than a week. Think of the stars and leaders that fell in an instant of time.
The best conclusion to draw from this scripture is that you can not trust in riches even if you have them. Part of that conclusion is that you can always trust in God! God never changes and He alone can save you and give you eternal life. You can not buy a ticket to heaven! If you are enjoying the gifts of God then your most responsible response is to share it with others. Do good works, be liberal and generous in your interaction with others. Most importantly, DO NOT TRUST RICHES!
