St. Matthew Catholic Church

Weekly Message     

                   Wisdom Vs Wealth

Dear brothers and sisters,   

     The world constantly pushes us to pursue wealth, success, and material possessions as if they are the highest goods in life. We work hard to be happy in life. What do we need to be content in life, money or wealth? Money is required to provide our essentials; wealth is for comfortable living! We have wealth, but never enough; we have possessions but are never satisfied! Why? You need wisdom to understand it.

     The rich man approaches Jesus, asking how he can “inherit” eternal life. He shows a sincere desire but also reveals that eternal life can be earned through wealth. His security in his wealth/treasure did not satisfy him. He came to Jesus for guidance “to inherit” eternal life. He kept God’s commandments; he was promised a long life. (Prov. 19:16) What about eternal life? Jesus guided him to eternal life, to have treasure in heaven, but he preferred worldly wealth to heavenly / Jesus’ wisdom. “The love of money is not the root of all evil.” [1 Tim. 6:10]

     Solomon asked God, “Give your servant a discerning heart, wisdom…” God gave him the wisdom and all he didn’t ask for - wealth, honor, a long life, etc.

     Wisdom is simply defined as living the Word of God - living and practical, sharper than two-edged swords, penetrating between soul and spirit, discerning our reflections and thoughts of our hearts.

     Wisdom is better when it’s paired with wealth. Wealth is better when paired with wisdom. Wealth coupled with wisdom leads to eternal purpose, not just for living in the here and now, but making in our life everything possible for God. Thomas Jefferson said, “Never spend money before you have it.” Remember, ‘No one would have remembered the good Samaritan if he hadn’t had money; and if he had not used his wealth wisely.’ Let us be wealthy in our wisdom and we will have few wants.

  Blessings!

Msgr. Xavier                                        

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