Mark 10:23 says: And Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God”.
Why did Jesus say this? Because those who depend on their money and riches have a god other than the One, true God. They place their “faith” in their own ability to keep the Commandments and they depend on their riches in this life rather than placing their faith in God. No, money isn’t evil but the dependence on it and faith in it is. The Bible says that “the love of money is the root of evil”, not money itself.
God gives us the ability to make money because He gives us the talents that we have but putting your faith in the money you’re making is the wrong way to acknowledge Him for it. Jesus said this because the rich young ruler would not give up his “things” in order to follow Him. In the world today there are many who are in this predicament right now but they won’t admit it. They believe that if they are going to church and giving to the church and being a “good Christian” they are okay. One day many will find that they aren’t doing as well as they thought.
Seek out Jesus as your Savior. Read the Bible because it is God’s Word and find His purpose for your life. Don’t turn away from Him when you feel His call on your heart. Believe in Jesus as your Savior so your eternity will be sure.
It wasn’t because we were special or because of anything we are or what we may have done in the past. We were chosen by God to receive grace and salvation through our belief in Jesus who gave His life for all of us. It truly is a marvel that God could love us enough to give His Son to save each of us from an eternity in hell. We deserve that punishment but He convicted us and gave us the faith to believe in the One Who died for us.
Now, the only thing that we can do until we see Him face to face is to tell others about our Savior and what He did for us. The same gift is available to everyone who will believe in Him. Please seek to know Him as your Savior soon.
