God's Wealth

Ordinary riches can be stolen; real riches cannot. In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken from you. (Oscar Wilde)

I enjoy following your rules as much as others enjoy great riches. (Psalm 119:14)

Some will follow every scheme known to man, or create a new one, in order to obtain some form of 'riches', but they seldom last, nor do they bring the ultimate pleasure one believed possible. We can measure 'wealth' in various ways, but if we seek 'wealth' in forms that take us away from following God with all our hearts, then the 'wealth' we seek is flawed. God's riches oftentimes cannot be measured in terms society really understands.

"There is nothing wrong with men possessing riches. The wrong comes when riches possess men." (Billy Graham) While I agree with Graham, I would add that there are riches that can 'possess a man' that are really not wrong for mankind. Those riches are measured in how well the Word of God is known to us, has influenced our choices, and is able to direct our path each day. These are riches unknown to many and cannot be 'bought or sold'. 

Riches are not a bad thing, but there are some that can control us without us even knowing we are headed down that path. Whenever our focus is on how much we want some 'thing' that is outside of our reach, we need to ask ourselves if it is really going to add good things to our lives. The Word of God and the commands contain within may seem like they are a little 'out of our reach' at times, but whenever we ask God to incorporate those truths into our lives, we are always made better.

Great riches are enjoyable - especially when they are the riches that come from knowing God, understanding his plans, seeing how he works in our lives and the lives of others. It is a good thing to pursue God's 'wealth' with all our hearts, souls, and minds. It is the pursuit that will be greatly rewarded in the end. Just sayin!