Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
“Poverty is the load of some, and wealth the load of others, perhaps the greater load of the two. It may weigh them too perdition. Bear the load of thy neighbor’s poverty, and let him bear with thee the load of thy wealth. Though lightenest thy load by lightening his.”
Augustine of Hippo in Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers, compiled by Josiah Hotchkiss Gilbert (New York: Wilbur B. Ketcham, 1895) 25.
Most people think the wealthy have what it takes to navigate life. But do they really? From a biblical perspective, holding on to wealth actually has the opposite effect. Assets become liabilities. Wealth causes people to trust in it rather than God. To give is to lighten your load.
If you are in need today, let your requests be made known unto God. Tell Him what you need. Be specific. If you have more than you need today, do the opposite. Think of at least one person you will aid through sharing. Don’t let wealth weigh you to perdition.
What is perdition? In plain terms, it’s eternal punishment. Jesus does not care so much about what we say we believe. He cares about the deeds that reveal where we place our trust. If this is getting to personal, then please understand that I am not trying to shake you but rather wake you.
Our works reveal our faith or lack thereof. Don’t let the pursuit of wealth shipwreck your faith. Holding on to money is holding on to the wrong thing. I am not trying to rob you but help you. I don’t want anything from you; it’s what I want for you now and for eternity.
Lighten your load and fulfill the law of Christ!