Why, Why, Why?

Psalms 52:6-8 The righteous also shall see and fear, And shall laugh at him, saying, “Here is the man who did not make God his strength, But trusted in the abundance of his riches, And strengthened himself in his wickedness.” But I am  like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever.

Why, why, why, do we chase after material things and earthly riches? What exactly are we gaining? We have said it before, and we will say it again, that the wicked love evil more than good. They love to oppress others, and have no interest in God or the things of God. They trust in their riches, and will do whatever it takes to gain more, without a care for who they hurt in the process. The Bible tells us that God laughs at the wicked who plot against the just, because He sees that the day of their judgment is coming (Psalms 37:12-13). Today's verses clearly state that we will some day laugh at them as well. So why would we want to follow in their footsteps? Why would we become slaves to riches that are fleeting, at best? Proverbs 23:4-5 warns, "Do not overwork to be rich; because of your own understanding, cease! Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly like an eagle toward heaven." 1 Timothy 6 tells us that godliness with contentment is great gain. It also warns that we can take nothing with us when we die, and those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare. Because they are not satisfied with having food, clothing, and shelter, which God can readily provide, they fall into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. In the end, the love of money, greed, ends in great sorrow. So why, why, why, would we want to model our lives after the wicked? We can only serve one master, and the one we choose will make the difference between a life wasted and a life that was profitable for the glory of God. So if we are going to choose a master to serve, let that Master be Jesus.

Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Rom 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive Him and His free gift of salvation today (Rom 10:13).