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It is Okay to have Possessions and be Wealthy

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We know it's okay to have possessions, we know it's okay even to be wealthy.

At the same time we're told - do not collect treasures upon the earth. We have to believe all of what the bible says. So, the harmony is – [a] do not place your trust in your money because it's here today and it's gone tomorrow. It makes itself wings and it flies away.

"Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven." (Proverbs 23:4-5)

Earthly riches can be taken away from you just like that.

[b] Make sure you aren't only working for earthly wealth but also working for heavenly wealth.

This is the balance – [1] don't put your trust in your wealth, [2] don't just work for the material. Also labor for the spiritual.

"Command those who are rich in the things of this life not to be proud but to place their hope not in such an uncertain thing as riches but in the almighty who generously gives us everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share with others. In this way they will store up for themselves a treasure which will be a solid foundation for the future and then they will be able to win the life which is true life [eternal life]." (1 Timothy 6:17-19)

Luke chapter 12 16-21 – the parable of the rich man is studied in another lesson.

Keep in mind today we have the opportunity to do good for ourselves and others. The only thing that will remain forever is our good deeds in this life.

Serve Yahuwah, spend time studying the Torah and talking the Torah with your family. Teach it to your children, teach it to other people. Pray every day, fast, set aside your flesh, set aside what you want and fast to Yahuwah. Give your money away to a widow or to a poor person or somebody that's hit hard times or is less fortunate than you or an orphan. Some people will think that you're wasting your time your energy and your wealth. Some will look at you and think that is dumb - how could you do that. It all sounds stupid to a lot of people. It sounds dumb to the natural man because the natural man cannot savor and love the things of Yahuwah.

Romans 8 says it is because he's led by the carnal mind instead of the spiritual mind. He's led by his own desires instead of service to the almighty.
 


This lesson was taken from a non-WLC video by Matthew Janzen: Matthew 6:16-21 "Fasting and Heavenly Treasure"