Empty Riches

Scripture:

Job 15:31 "Let them no longer fool themselves by trusting in empty riches, for emptiness will be their only reward".

Observation:

Eliphaz is speaking to Job and talking about the evil person and the good person. He says of he evil person that they "trust in empty riches". He says of them that "emptiness will be their only reward". So many times Scripture shows a contrast of opposites. If you want to be the greatest, serve all. The least will be exalted. Give and it will be given to you. The reward of empty riches is "emptiness". What did fill you, will be nothing but emptiness. Only Jesus can satisfy, riches and great wealth may help temporarily, but it will waste away and be of no value. Only what we do for Christ will last.

Application:

Why do we spend so much time trying to get wealthy? Why do people work their entire lives to get to the place of wealth? "Empty Riches" is a great picture of what wealth does for people. It leaved them feeling empty. Most people who have worked hard to obtain wealth feel unsatisfied when they get it and they realize the most important things in life are people. May God help us to focus on what is eternal and not spend so much time pursuing something that is empty.

Prayer:

Lord, keep me focused on winning souls and making disciples. Teach me to do this well. Show me how to do it best. Value is found in a soul, not in a house, car or anything else. Teach me the value of a soul. Help me to not get sidetracked in life by the pursuit of things.

Love,
Jeff