How can Psalm 49:6 guide us in prioritizing spiritual over material wealth? Hearing the Warning of Psalm 49:6 “ They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.” Why Material Wealth Fails Us • It cannot buy redemption (Psalm 49:7-8). • It cannot prevent death (Psalm 49:9-10). • It cannot follow us beyond the grave (Psalm 49:17). What Lasts—Spiritual Riches • A right relationship with God (John 17:3). • Treasures laid up in heaven (Matthew 6:19-21). • Contentment with godliness (1 Timothy 6:6-7). • Good works that follow us (Revelation 14:13). Practical Ways to Re-order Our Priorities 1. Track spending: does it reflect kingdom values or self-indulgence? 2. Give firstfruits, not leftovers (Proverbs 3:9). 3. Invest time in Scripture and prayer before chasing earnings (Psalm 1:2-3). 4. Choose generosity over accumulation (Acts 20:35). 5. View possessions as stewardship, not ownership (Psalm 24:1). 6. Measure success by faithfulness, not net worth (Luke 16:10-11). Living the Lesson Psalm 49:6 reminds us that trusting riches shifts our heart away from God. By seeing wealth as a tool rather than a savior, we anchor our security in Christ—the only inheritance that endures forever (1 Peter 1:3-4). |
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