For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth...Eph 5:9
Winter 2006 Volume 7, Issue 1 |
An Incorruptible Inheritance |
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very day estates worth hundreds of millions of dollars change hands and become the property of new owners simply because the course of nature is forced upon mankind. Many prospective heirs often anticipate the receipt of a new fortune. They quickly learn that their inheritance is not secure, because of taxes, inflation, volatile stock markets, cyclical property values, and property devaluation, caused by decay and aging. Financial advisors, consultants, account managers, investment specialists, attorneys and numerous other professionals are in an ever increasing demand as people turn to them for help with preserving their treasure. Some are successful for a while, but the passing of time reveals that there is no sure way to preserve wealth. Fortunes are lost every day by millions as stock markets rise and fall. Many people spend a lifetime saving and investing only to see all of it lost in a few hours. As always, the Bible has some good instruction and guidance on this subject. First, consider the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 6:19-21. He says, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Consider Matthew 6:23-34 and especially 6:33 where Jesus states, “...seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness…” |
Concerning real estate investments, read John 14:2,3 where Jesus says, “In my Father’s house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to myself, that where I am, there you may be also.” Peter states, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation…” (1 Peter 1:3-5). Jesus provides for our inheritance. Peter describes the investment made for us in 1 Peter 1:18,19. He states “knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.” Our God is keeping our treasure. Jesus paid the price and it is a perfect investment. We must simply trust in God and His promises and our inheritance will be secure. The Bible is a good investment guide, requiring faith and trust in God. Faith in man is the basis of earthly investments. Who do you trust? Where is your treasure? Wayne Barrier |
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