How to Become Really Rich!

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Want to be rich? Now I am not talking about a million dollars, or even a billion dollars, I am talking beyond that. I am talking about riches that last, true riches—eternal riches—riches that last forever!

Some people fight, strive, cheat, steal and kill, to try to accumulate riches on earth. I ask why, what for? Don’t they realize all of those earthly riches will only last a short time.  They will not be able to take it with them when they die. It’s like working for nothing, because all that you worked for vanishes into nothingness. What a waste.

Years ago I heard a sermon about true riches and laying up riches in heaven that will not vanish into nothingness, but will last forever. Right then and there I decided that was the kind of riches that I wanted to pursue—eternal riches.

And how do you accumulate eternal riches in your heavenly bank account? It’s very simple—Love God and love your neighbor as yourself. Do that and you will build riches in heaven that will last forever, and when your works go through the “fire” they will endure.

11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; 13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. 14 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. 15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. 1 Cor 3:11-15.

How in practical terms can someone lay up treasures in heaven? There are lots of ways to love God and your neighbor as yourself, but let me mention a few.

1.     You must be a true born again Christian.

2.     Share the gospel.

3.     Live a God honoring life.

4.     Help people in need.

5.     Give Tithes and offerings.

6.     Stand up for the rights of the oppressed.

7.     Study & Meditate on God’s Word.

8.     Glorify God.

This is just a partial list, but these are some ways to love God and your neighbor as yourself, which will allow you to lay up treasures in heaven.

Will your works make it through the fire, or will they be burnt up? Here is a little poem to think about.

Only One Life

By C.T. Studd

 

Two little lines I heard one day,

Traveling along life's busy way;

Bringing conviction to my heart,

And from my mind would not depart;

Only one life, 'twill soon be past,

Only what's done for Christ will last.

 

Only one life, yes only one,

Soon will its fleeting hours be done;

Then, in 'that day' my Lord to meet,

And stand before His Judgement seat;

Only one life,'twill soon be past,

Only what's done for Christ will last.

 

Only one life, the still small voice,

Gently pleads for a better choice

Bidding me selfish aims to leave,

And to God's holy will to cleave;

Only one life, 'twill soon be past,

Only what's done for Christ will last.

 

Only one life, a few brief years,

Each with its burdens, hopes, and fears;

Each with its clays I must fulfill,

living for self or in His will;

Only one life, 'twill soon be past,

Only what's done for Christ will last.

 

When this bright world would tempt me sore,

When Satan would a victory score;

When self would seek to have its way,

Then help me Lord with joy to say;

Only one life, 'twill soon be past,

Only what's done for Christ will last.

 

Give me Father, a purpose deep,

In joy or sorrow Thy word to keep;

Faithful and true what e'er the strife,

Pleasing Thee in my daily life;

Only one life, 'twill soon be past,

Only what's done for Christ will last.

 

Oh let my love with fervor burn,

And from the world now let me turn;

Living for Thee, and Thee alone,

Bringing Thee pleasure on Thy throne;

Only one life, 'twill soon be past,

Only what's done for Christ will last.

 

Only one life, yes only one,

Now let me say,"Thy will be done”;

And when at last I'll hear the call,

I know I'll say “twas worth it all”;

Only one life,'twill soon be past,

Only what's done for Christ will last.

 

How full is your heavenly bank account? Want to increase it? Love God and your neighbor as yourself.

As mentioned above one way to gain rewards in heaven is to give to others who are in need. The Children of Haiti are in need of your help! Concord Christian Academy of Wilmington, DE is raising funds to provide 10,000 plus meals for orphan children in Haiti. To accomplish this they are sponsoring a “Feed the Need” fundraising event to help the children of Haiti, which will also help raise funds for their school.

I have been asked to help support this event, of which I have. But I thought I would also bring the need before you and ask you to consider helping the orphan children of Haiti, and this good Christian school, which has stayed true to the Word of God and has not gone the way of the world, and are struggling financially.

I would sincerely appreciate it if you could ask the Lord if He would have you be a part in helping out by supporting this event. Below is a link to a family in the school that I have selected to sponsor, and which you can help the children of Haiti and this school through. No amount too small or too big, it only takes a minute, credit cards are accepted, and you can give anonymously if you so choose.

http://championevents.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID=20795

What a great way to increase your riches in heaven—Feeding the Need, and letting the SON shine in to the children of Haiti and this good Christian school. Remember only what is done for Christ will last.

Note: This will be the last time I present this need to you as their completion date is approaching. So if you were planning on giving, this will be the last opportunity.

Concord Christian Academy has relayed their sincere thanks to all of you who have participated thus far. May God bless you richly with His Joy and eternal rewards!