How can we "buy from Me gold refined by fire" today? Christ’s Call to True Wealth “ ‘I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire, so that you may become rich…’ ” (Revelation 3:18) What the Gold Represents • Spiritual riches found only in union with Christ • A faith proven genuine through testing (1 Peter 1:6-7) • Eternal treasure that moth and rust cannot destroy (Matthew 6:19-20) • Truth that costs everything yet is priceless (Proverbs 23:23) Why It Must Be “Refined by Fire” • Purification removes the dross of self-reliance (Malachi 3:3) • Trials expose what is counterfeit and confirm what is real (James 1:2-4) • The process secures praise, glory, and honor when Jesus is revealed (1 Peter 1:7) How to “Buy” This Gold Today Isaiah 55:1 says, “Come, buy without money and without cost.” The currency is humble responsiveness, not earthly wealth. • Repent of lukewarmness – Turn from complacency and admit spiritual poverty (Revelation 3:17-19) • Come directly to Christ – Receive by faith what He alone supplies (John 7:37-38) • Embrace refining trials – Accept God-ordained difficulties as His forge for stronger faith (Romans 5:3-5) • Invest in eternal priorities – Serve, give, and speak for the gospel; lay up treasure in heaven (Luke 12:33-34) • Abide in the Word and Spirit – Daily intake of Scripture and yielded obedience keep the heart rich (Colossians 3:16) • Walk in surrendered stewardship – Use time, talents, and resources for kingdom purposes (1 Timothy 6:17-19) • Persevere with gratitude – Continue steadfastly, knowing present testing brings future reward (2 Corinthians 4:17) Living Rich Toward God Those who heed Christ’s counsel enjoy fellowship with Him now and share His reign forever (Revelation 3:20-21). Genuine wealth shines brightest after the fire, echoing Job 23:10: “When He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.” |
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