Proverbs 13:8 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God says...

"The ransom of a man’s life is his riches, But the poor does not hear rebuke." (Proverbs 13:8 NKJV)

He reminds us with the risks that come along with material possession. Riches not consecrated to God, can be a curse to the one who holds it. Unlike the poor man who does not have to listen to threats, a rich man attracts the attention of those who envy his riches. They would come to steal, to rob and extort ransom. A rich man may be able to temporarily buy his way out of threat of physical harm or death. But still, riches stored on earth for the world to see can inflect fear and anxiety of losing upon the one who possesses it. And it could cause losing one's soul for eternity - specially, if one's focus is on his riches.

Hence, for our peace, Lord Jesus gives us this command: "Do not gather and heap up and store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust and worm consume and destroy, and where thieves break through and steal. But gather and heap up and store for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust nor worm consume and destroy, and where thieves do not break through and steal; For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." (Matthew 6:19-21 AMP)

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)

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