Commentary on Matthew 19: Why a rich man may not make heaven

By Babatope Babalobi +2348035897435 babalobi@yahoo.com

Matthew 19 vs. 23- Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

1. A rich man that puts his trust in the riches to solve all his problems instead of trusting God may not make heaven.
2. Money may become his god. A rich man that devotes their time, energy, and power to make money rather than serving God may not make heaven.
3. A rich man that believes money can solve all his problems may become godless and lose heaven.
4. A rich man may become too busy managing his riches that he has no time for the things of God like reading the bible, praying, and fellowshipping with believers.
5. Some rich men might have committed sins (bribery and corruption, murder etc.) to accumulate and sustain their riches.
6. A rich man who does not have compassion for the poor and does not share/spend his riches on the poor may be committing a sin.
7. It is almost impossible to become rich in this world without committing a sin or making covenant with the devil along the way.

Prayer

God of heaven give me riches that will not kill me in Jesus name