The Heartache Of Materialism

Bible Reading: Genesis 49:20; Mark 10:17-31

Summary: Jacob’s blessing for his son Asher was material

prosperity, a fertile land that would provide luxurious food,

like oil, which would be fit for kings. The blessing focuses on

wealth and a high quality of life. But there was a danger in

this blessing; material prosperity can lead to your downfall, as

we see in the history of Asher. Later in Mark 10, Jesus

instructed a young man to sacrifice for the sake of Christ and

his neighbour, identifying his love for money as the last thing

that bound him to this world. His money was his idol and

what stood between him and eternal life. He must repent

from this world and its things, deny himself, seek Christ in

deeds and life and follow Him in all obedience. For the young

man, it was too much, and he went away sad. He preferred

earthly wealth over heavenly riches.

Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 19/10/25 PM Service