WhyAreSomePeopleRich?

Kaicee and I started reading from a new devotional book tonight. Here is what we read for December 13.....

Why are some people rich?

"Riches and honor come from you alone, for you rule over everything. Power and might are in your hand, and it is at your discretion that people are made great and given strength." 1 Chronicles 29:12

"People become rich for different reasons. Some people are rich because they were born into rich families. Others become rich by working hard, saving, and investing wisely. A few get their money as gifts or by winning contests. Some people get their money illegally-they cheat others and commit crimes. Also, some people who seem rich have lots of nice things but no money. They're so far in debt that they may never get out.

Remember that "rich" and "poor" are just labels. Many people who live in poor countries would say that everyone in North America is rich. They would say you are rich. Why? Because compared to them, you are. You have a lot more than they have.

You are truly rich only when you are content with what you have. If you have enough for your needs and enough to give, and if you're glad just to love and serve God, you'll be the richest person in town."

....why do we worry so much and concern ourselves about things such as this? Will any of us ever truly be rich? I say this not to point fingers at anyone other than myself. Ugh! I see a need for a change of heart!