Matthew 19:23-30
Salvation results in giving up the world and seeing the value of the Kingdom
. Matthew 13:44-46
. Last Week: The Rich Young Ruler – Mark 10:23
Three points to understand The Peril of Riches and the Prize of Redemption
1. The Danger of Earthly Riches – Vs. 23
. – Not a statement of evils of wealth
. Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were very wealthy
. Joseph of Arimathea – Matthew 27:57
. – Riches can be an obstacle – Proverbs 30:8-9
. – Can lead you to believe salvation can be implemented by human effort
. – Wealth can be a hindrance
. . A. Self-sufficiency – Revelation 3:7
. . B. Total absorption – your possessions possess you – Matthew 6:24
. . C. Sinful greed – obsession – Matthew 13:22
2. The work of divine grace – Vv. 25-26
. You don’t get to heaven on the basis of anything you have done – Mark 10:23-24, John 1:10-13, 3:3
3. The reward for sacrificial discipleship – Vv. 27-30
If money and material possessions are your best friend . . .
then God is not