Title [2010] Faithful (Spiritual) Rich Man
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(Bible: 1 Timothy 6:7-10)
Wealthy! It is a word that everyone wants to be, a word that everyone wants to be called. Yosai doesn't use that word, but in the 50s, when GNP was less than $50-60, the word poor was common. Is it good to be rich? Would the poor be good? A church school teacher at a church told young children the story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16, which Jesus told them, and asked, “Which kind of person do you want to be between the rich and Lazarus?” One student answered, “Teacher, I am I want to live like a rich man in the world, and I want to live like Lazarus in heaven.” So, are these answers only for young children who are still immature, aren't we?
Are all rich people happy and good? It is not. The rich man in Luke 16 may have become worldly rich, but from a spiritual point of view, he was not religiously rich. He didn't know God or his neighbor, he lived only for himself, and then he passed away, and his soul was tormented in the flames of hell. However, Lazarus is not happy. I was sick like Lazarus and lived like a wretch, but there is no one in this world who can say that such a life is happiness. A happy rich person means a person who serves God well because he has a broad heart, is good at giving, and has good faith. Bill Gates, the world-famous American tycoon who retired from Microsoft's presidency, can be cited as a representative figure of a happy rich man. He founded Microsoft and became the world's richest man, brought enormous benefits to his country and mankind, and runs the world's largest charitable foundation, which is loved and respected by countless people. Now redefining the wealthy, not just from money, but from a spiritual perspective.
Finally, here is the article written by Dr. Geun-mo Jeong (an elder of Samsung First Church), a world-renowned nuclear expert and the 12th and 15th minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology, in “I want to be a faithful Christian rather than a great scientist.” “Wealth should be seen not as a means of pleasure, but as a tool to carry out our mission. Wealth acquired by worldly desires never lasts.” Let's promise three things.
Lord! Make me rich in faith! Help me to love God more than wealth! May you be satisfied with what you have given and live with gratitude!