bible in one year Josh 1-3
Memorise: "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23)
Read: James 5:1-6
The rush for wealth has led many people into divers traps. Wealth is good but the spiritual standing of an individual rubs off on his or her material possessions. That is, if you are wealthy but a sinner, your wealth would worth nothing in the sight of God. On the other hand, if you have little but you are in right standing with God, it is seen as abundance.
Your spiritual state has a way of shaping whatever you have. Proverbs 20:17 says, "Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel" The food of a wealthy sinner is likened to gravel. It is impossible to chew or digest gravel. In the same way, benefiting from the wealth obtained from questionable means cannot give the benefactor the expected satisfaction, except trouble. The treasures of the wicked - no matter how beautiful, enticing and good they may appear are not only valueless but also snares of death. This is why you should not envy the rich sinner. Amassing wealth in sin is of no use to the sinner. Are you a rich man or woman but still living in sin? If you want your wealth to have value, give your life to Jesus and let Him take charge of the government of your life. This is why Proverbs 10:2 says treasures of wickedness has no profit.
"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23). Not many people have realized the truth in this scripture. Sin cannot deliver anything but death to the sinner. If you rob other people of their valuables and think that you are making progress, sorry, you are retrogressing with speed. What you stole thinking would add to you, takes from you. The lady who compromised her marital vow to sleep with her boss or any man in authority in return for mundane consideration such as money, trip overseas, promotion, etc. is not getting these but death. Such blessings are curses because sin cannot deliver joy, true pleasure, peace, comfort or life to the sinner. Those who are in government and are looting public treasury into their personal pockets think they are getting wealth. No! They are getting death! They are getting blood money! They are getting the money that will take away their peace, sleep, comfort, rest of mind and even health. Are you wasting your time seeking what can destroy you? Repent and turn away from sin today. Sin cannot but destroy the sinner.
ACTION POINT
Any blessing that is coloured by sin is a killer. Run from it!
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