Wealth Replaces God….

I wish people could see the depth of this truth. Unfortunately, most don’t get it. They live a life of deception trying to gain financial wealth in hopes of it bringing joy. They live under the illusion that riches bring assurance and peace. They believe in the mantra, “wealth replaces God”. It does give us the ability (false notion) to say “NO” to God, but in no way does it even remotely bring us security. Being “rich” (the goal of every young American), will never bring assurance. It can’t. It only complicates things by turning your mind onto ways to get more, or at least preserve what you have. It’s just one of the plots of the devil to get our minds off of God, and onto ourselves, which has proven to never assure anyone of anything. The only guarantees in life are death and taxes. You may be able to cheat on your taxes, but all the money in the world can’t cheat death. God’s word is the only assurance in this life. Why not spend your time getting rich in that? When you do, you’ll find true joy in the lives you invest in.

22 “God, in His power, drags away the rich.They may rise high, but they have no assurance of life.23 They may be allowed to live in security,but God is always watching them.24 And though they are great now,in a moment they will be gone like all others,cut off like heads of grain.25 Can anyone claim otherwise?Who can prove me wrong?” Job 24:22-25