For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.” (James 1:11)
It is not a sign of righteousness to be poor nor is it a sign of sinfulness to be rich. The Bible says a few words about that in I Timothy 6:5-8. “…supposing that gain is godliness…But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.”
In my mind I see grass sprouting up in the cracks in the sidewalk. When the hot summer sun gets overhead the grass withers and dies.
Jesus said, “But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.” (Matthew 6:20)
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