You will not make heaven if you trust on your riches

You will not make heaven if you trust on your riches

Luke 18 vs. 24 – And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

1. Jesus told the rich ruler to go and sell his properties and give to the poor so he could have treasure in heaven.
2. The Bible says the rich man became sorrowful.
3. He must have been sorrowful because he had plenty of money, and he was not ready to part with it.
4. This parable tells us that if you place more emphasis on keeping your wealth than on doing things that will make you enter heaven, your salvation will be at risk.
5. Heaven should be your number one priority, and you should be willing to forfeit everything, including your riches, in order to make heaven.