James 2:5—Poor but rich
Listen, my beloved brethren: did not God choose the poor of this world to be rich in faith and kamagra sur ordonnance italie heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? James 2:5
The King of the universe, the God of all things, and the One who owns the cattle on a thousand hills has never conducted His business according to human standards. One of God’s business principles that flies in the face of human thinking is displayed in James’ letter. The Lord has chosen the lasix in vendita poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom.
But, you may think, doesn’t God want to bless us and meet all our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus? (See Philippians 4:19.) Of course He does. He says so in His Word. And He has chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith. Both concepts are rock-solid.
God is not impressed by man’s ability or power. Nor does He marvel at human wealth. He’s seen it all and none of it fazes Him. But something does move Him—your faith in Him and His Word. Hebrews 11:6 declares, “Without faith it is impossible to please Him.” When you do place your faith in the Lord and His Word, you please Him and He will move on your behalf.
This is why the Bible says He has chosen the poor of the world to be rich in faith. The poor are painfully aware of their need, whereas the financially secure are often blinded to their own personal deficiency, distracted by comfort. In order to turn to Christ, you must acknowledge your need of Him. If you feel no lack, you are less likely to recognize just how needy you really are.
God longs for all to be saved, regardless of their financial situation. However, Jesus said, “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God” (see Matthew 19:24). Why? Again, it has to do with recognition of need. If you are poor, life has done its best to humiliate you and beat you down, and therefore it’s easier to humble yourself before God—you’re already about as low as you can go. But if you are secure and comfortable, it probably seems ludicrous for you to turn to an unseen Power known for demanding total surrender—in exchange for what? Eternal life? A new heart? Blessings? I’m already living the good life, you think. Why wreck it all with religion?
Through outside prayer and http://idcarre.com/acheter-priligy-en-ligne/ often great difficulty, a secure man comes to realize that he is wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked (see Revelation 3:17). Once any person recognizes his great need—whether it is material, spiritual, or both—he becomes “poor in spirit” (see Matthew 5:3), and if he turns by faith to the Lord for His saving grace, he is blessed and inherits the kingdom of heaven.
God has chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom. Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” It is not merely the penniless who are poor; the poor in spirit includes anyone who recognizes his deep need for a Savior. And when someone who is poor in spirit reaches out in faith to Christ—regardless of financial status—that person becomes an heir of the kingdom.
Blessings are yours as you recognize your need and turn to God in faith to meet it.
Dorothy
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