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To: wmfights
I wonder if Robert Tilton can mention 1 disciple who died rich.

Matthew 19:27Then Peter said to Him, "Behold, we have left everything and followed You; what then will there be for us?"
28And Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you, that you who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne, you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
29"And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or farms for My name's sake, will receive many times as much, and will inherit eternal life.
30"But many who are first will be last; and the last, first.

Luke 16:13"No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other You cannot serve God and wealth."
14Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, were listening to all these things and were scoffing at Him.
15And He said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts; for that which is highly esteemed among men is detestable in the sight of God.

Seeking wealth has one trait with it. Its seeking "greatness".

Jesus said "But many who are first will be last, and the last, first." (Mark 10:31)

The God of the universe humbled himself and became a man.

The King of Kings came as a poor child, in a cave for animals, sleeping in a feeding trough.

NEVER did Jesus ever seek wealth or "prosperity" or glory.

10 posted on 11/06/2010 9:30:18 AM PDT by mountn man (The pleasure you get from life, is equal to the attitude you put into it.)
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To: mountn man
Amen
13 posted on 11/06/2010 9:39:03 AM PDT by wmfights (If you want change support SenateConservatives.com)
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