Of Riches

“The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business.”
James 1:9-11
A quick note, there is nothing wrong with being financially rich. It is how you use that wealth that is important. Wealthy people of faith from the time of the apostles have helped the church grow and expand throughout the world. Such men have put their trust in God not in their riches.
Jesus said,
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”  Matthew 6:19-21
A man of humble means tends to have to rely on God for his daily needs. A man of wealth can easily be pulled away by his wealth from God. Relying on his wealth to get him through any situation. Failing to give the glory to God.
Abram set an example for us regarding wealth while with the king of Sodom. They had just defeated Kedorlaomer and the king of Sodom offered Abram the spoils of the battle.
Abram refused to take them so that no one except God could be said to have made Abram rich.
     Riches are fleeting as James puts it, “But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business.”