James 5:1-3
Warning to Rich Oppressors
1 Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. 2 Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days.
There is a story about a man who died and figured out a way to take his wealth with him. He packed it all up in a suitcase and stood before the pearly gates. St Peter checked him in and asked what has in the bag. With great pride the man opened up his suitcase to show St Peter all of his glory! St Peter stared for a moment rather confused. When the man asked him what was the matter, St Peter replied, “I didn’t know need more paving bricks.”
Our possessions are perfectly fine until we let them possess us. Money is not evil, it is what we do with it that can become evil. James was not speaking against the wealth of these men. He was speaking against the way they got it. They used people around them. They cheated and stole from everyone. Not one dime went to help anyone else but themselves.
It is not a sin to take care of our needs or even enjoy the fruits of our labor. However when God blesses you, pass along the blessings.
Thank You Lord for the many blessing You have given to me to share with others. ~amen
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