BOAST IN THIS ONLY


Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi 
.Mark 10:25 NIV “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
          This scripture has been quoted out of context by many to mean there is no place for the rich in heaven. Some have embraced a life of depravity and abject poverty for the fear that material riches could hinder a person's salvation and that the rich cannot be faithful in a marriage relationship. 
         This theology is contrary to God’s will for His people. The scriptures says the blessings of the lord makes a person rich spiritually and materially (Proverbs 10:22) .  An example of this is Abraham who in obedience to God’s instructions left his kindred, journeying through desert regions with his entire family .He was declared blessed( empowered to be fruitful ) of God and this blessing made him very rich materially (Genesis13:2). When the Israelites were about to live the land of their captivity, God commanded that they borrow jewels of silver and gold from their Egyptian masters and they left Egypt exceedingly rich ( Exodus12:35). Sin or righteousness are spiritual conditions which can not be measured by the statement of a person's bank account .
         The scripture says riches and wealth shall be found in the house of the righteous (Psalm112:3)Jesus Christ assured His disciples most of whom were successful businessmen  that material prosperity was part of the provisions of our salvation experience (Mark10:29-30). Riches are meant for the propagation of the gospel (Zech.1:17).
        God loves rich folks as much as he does the poor (Proverbs22:2, John3:16) .The scriptures speaks of Jesus’ love for the rich young ruler in Mark (10:21) despite the fact that money had become his god in contravention of God’s laws in Exodus 20:3 which says "You shall have no other gods before me”. NIV. This man’s riches was his security (Proverbs18:11) he was possessed by what he owned. He lacked the one thing needed for salvation: faith.  The scripture describes the true state of the rich self-righteous person in Revelations 3:17 NIV “You say, 'I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.' But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked” peace, joy and freedom from the bondage of lack of self- esteem comes from turning to Christ in humble submission. Jesus guarantees our salvation.
       It is by grace that we are saved through faith. Jesus Christ paid for the sins of humanity with His life thus he satisfied the demand of divine justice and gave us the free gift of salvation (Romans 5:15-18)A gift is only useful when received. Confidence in one’s achievement deprives a person of this opportunity, therefore, we are admonished in Jeremiah 9:23-24 NLT  “..the Lord says:"Don't let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches. But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I am the Lord”. 
Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Ghost and power to overcome poverty and stagnation in Jesus name.
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