Psalm 49:16-20 - Don't Envy the Wealth of Others

Pastor Mike Impact Ministries · Apr 25, 2023 · 5m

Psalm 49 is a message warning us about the deceitfulness of riches. Jesus talked about this same truth in His parable on the Sower who sowed his seed on four types of ground. In Matthew 13:22 Jesus said, “Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.” If we are not careful, we might be deceived when we see a rich person enjoying eminence wealth and think we could be happy or more content or secure in life if we possessed their wealth.

There are several lessons we should…