We all need to hear these words, listen to this wisdom, think on it and understand the truth...
People who trust in the things of this world - riches, power, fame, whatever - need to know that
they can't save themselves or anyone else.
"No man can by any means redeem his brother, or give to God a ransom for him - for the redemption of his soul is costly, and he should cease trying forever."
The wise and the stupid both will die.
They will leave everything behind.
They think that their name and fame will last forever.. but the truth is they will not.
They will end up in "Sheol" - no riches, no power, no "form" and "no habitation".
"For when he dies he will carry nothing away; his glory will not descend after him."
All the congratulations and praise he might have received from men, means nothing after his death.
"Man in his pomp, yet without understanding, is like the beasts that perish."
But the believer can say, " .. God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol; for He will receive me."
Our only hope is You, Lord. That You would give to us this offer of redemption, bought with a Price we could not pay, is so wonderful... we are overwhelmed with thankfulness and praise for You.
Father, may those who are foolishly thinking that they have it all in this life, and don't need to worry about the future, turn to the Truth and find Your light. Oh God, how we need You. Come and move in our lives and in our world today. amen
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