October 2
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PSALM 49 ON ENVYING THE WEALTHY
16 Be not afraid when a man becomes rich,
when the glory of his house increases.
17 For when he dies he will carry nothing away;
his glory will not go down after him.
18 For though, while he lives, he counts himself blessed
—and though you get praise when you do well for yourself—
19 his soul will go to the generation of his fathers,
who will never again see light.
20 Man in his pomp yet without understanding is like the beasts that perish.
– Psalm 49:16-20
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A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
Do not envy those who are wealthy
Instead, gather riches in heaven that lasts forever
Though a man makes himself rich materially
He cannot take those things with him when he perishes.
Some people think that they are blessed when they have much
It is when you have nothing that you tend to run and depend on God
Material possession may seem like a good thing
When it is used for self gratification, it becomes nothing.
Why would you envy those who are wealthy?
They have much idols that makes them filthy
The rich and foolish may seem to live in comfort
But not all of them have the joy and peace from the Lord.
Busy yourselves with consuming the word of God
When you do, you will have the mind of Christ
Let God be given all the glory for all your blessings
Thank him for every good thing that you are given.
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REFLECTION
• Why do you think many people envy the rich and aspire to be wealthy?