8/7/07 - Life Journal - The Haves and Have Nots

Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the day of the Lord's wrath.
Zephaniah 1:18

All the money in the world can't buy your way into Heaven. All the material gains you make are a waste. Not even the most prolific philanthropist, lacking the gift of salvation, may enter, "...lest one shall boast." Zephaniah answers this verse in Chapter 2.

Seek righteousness, seek humility. Perhaps you will be hidden in the day of the Lord's anger.
Zephaniah 2:3(b)

Zephaniah was warning of the end of the kingdom of Judah, but those that humbled themselves before God would be left as an obedient remnant of His people. As was then, if we give ourselves to Jesus we will be spared his judgement at the end of this age.

Lord, help us put You before all the material trappings of this world.