They will throw their silver into the streets

They will throw their silver into the streets

Scripture: “‘They will throw their silver into the streets, and their gold will be treated as a thing unclean. Their silver and gold will not be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD’s wrath. It will not satisfy their hunger or fill their stomachs, for it has caused them to stumble into sin. Ezekiel 7:19

Observation: This verse from Ezekiel reminds us again of the futility of placing our desire in accumulating a lot of money and wealth. In the day of God’s wrath, all the wealth in the world is of totally no value at all. This does not mean money and wealth is wrong. In the hands of a godly man, wealth can do a lot of good and extend the kingdom of God. However, money and wealth is a dangerous thing. If one is not careful, it can easily corrupt the heart and cause one to think he is greater than he is.

In the book of James, it is written that the rich man should take pride in his lowly position as they fade away even as they go about their business. This verse refers in particular to the man who is always thinking about making more and more money. He works hard, and his head is always full of worry that he might lose his money or opportunity to make money.

Instead, Jesus asks us to seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto us. When we place our trust in the Lord, we will always have more than we need.

Application: If we do not have wealth, do not worry or be envious of the rich. Instead be faithful with what we have, and be generous and kind to others where we can. If we have wealth, we should humble ourselves at the responsibility given us, and ask God to help us use this wealth for His glory and purposes.

Prayer: Lord, with all that You have given me, help me to be faithful. Lead me my heart away from the temptation of money and wealth, but let me be a good steward of all that you have given me. Enlarge me that I might glorify thy name, and help extend Your kingdom. In Jesus name, Amen.