Why The Rich
Cannot Enter The Kingdom Of Heaven

By
The Man Who Saw God Face To Face
Raphael Okechukwu Nweze


The Reasons Why
  1. They are always thinking of their money and wealth, instead of being God-conscious.
  2. They trust more in their riches than they trust in God.
  3. They boast of money and riches, instead of boasting of God.
  4. Most of them enjoy their wealth without extending the benefits to others around them.
  5. They are always busy planning about their business engagements. Therefore, they have no time for God. Cares and worries of everyday life occupy their hearts.
  6. They do not prepare themselves for spiritual life, which is everlasting.
  7. They do not believe in the life after. The world is all they care about.
  8. They are usually selfish.
  9. They use their positions, possessions, connections and influences to intimidate the poor and the needy.
  10. Many of them use charms, cultic powers, which are contrary to the dictates of the Holy Spirit.
It Is Easy For The Rich To Enter The Kingdom Of Heaven
         God is God of riches. Among the richest men of the world, men of God numbered among the best. For example, Abraham was so wealthy in Canaan that the Canaanites feared him. The same was true of Isaac. What of King Solomon? He was unsurpassed in wealth. For a man to enter the kingdom, he should:
  1. Extend his wealth to others around him.
  2. Trust in God, not in money, wealth, connection or power.
  3. Not allow his business engagements to prevent him from serving and worshipping God.
         Where he neglects to do the above things, God will save him by first removing all riches from him. Then, the person becomes a poor man, and would have time to think about God and participate in Godly activities.