Poor and Rich

From: CareLines: Volume 4 By: Paul J. Pascoe

• 1 min. read • grade level: 3

JAM 2:5⁵Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? (James 2:5)

Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith.

James 2:5⁵Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? (James 2:5)

Yes, there are many in this world who are both poor and rich at the same time. That seems impossible, doesn’t it? But it’s true. There are many Christians who have very little of the riches of this world - some have none at all. But they have a heart full of the riches of heaven because they trust in Jesus. God rewards faith and the wealth of heaven belongs to those that believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, even though they may have nothing here. Are you rich in faith?

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