Ransomed from Sheol
The Psalmist writes,
“But God will ransom my soul from the power of Sheol,
for he will receive me. (Selah)
Be not afraid when a man becomes rich,
when the glory of his house increases
For when he dies he will carry nothing away;
his glory will not go down after him.
For though, while he lives, he counts himself blessed
and though you get praise when you do well for yourself
his soul will go to the generations of his fathers,
who will never again see light
Man in his pomp yet without understanding is like the beast that perish.”
Psalm 49:15-20.
Simply put. God will ransom believers in Him from Hell.
The Psalmist tells us not to be afraid when a man becomes rich. When he gains prestige in this world. When he considers himself blessed.
What matters is that all the wealth we have in this world will stay here. Ultimately those who have only the wealth of this world and no faith in God, in Christ Jesus. They “will never see light again.
It is therefor imperative we have understanding of God and what awaits us beyond the grave.
Because if we do not understand that we are destined for an eternity in Hell.
Jesus said,
"What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?" Mark 8:36.
Now there is nothing wrong with being rich. It is what emphasis we place on our material wealth. If we value it above God and Christ Jesus we are on a path that leads to destruction.
Please think about it.
