Restricted Riches
““ But woe to you who are rich, For you have received your consolation .” Luke 6:24 NKJV When Jesus casted woes on riches, His target embraced those acquired with unrighteousness, compromise and unmerited appropriations of privileges. And many of these paths to fame, freedom, and fulfillment are attractive and respectful to the people of this world. Whereas, the pursuits of righteousness are laced with deliberate forfeiture of tainted riches, surrendering of privileges and rights, and embracing the lowly allocations for the glory of God. The incorruptible creatures who ply this lonely route have confidence in heaven’s riches and are undistracted by the restricted riches of the world. Truly, the unrighteous gains of this world often have reasonable consolation; but these restricted riches for the body’s temporal pleasure are mostly acquired at the expense of eternal peace and joy for the souls.