Your money can be gone in a flash, as if it had grown wings and flown away like an eagle.

On the day when the LORD shows his fury, not even all their silver and gold will save them. The whole earth will be destroyed by the fire of his anger. He will put an end---a sudden end---to everyone who lives on earth.

Command those who are rich in the things of this life not to be proud, but to place their hope, not in such an uncertain thing as riches, but in God, who generously gives us everything for our enjoyment.

Command them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share with others.

and the rich Christians must be glad when God brings them down. For the rich will pass away like the flower of a wild plant.

You will always have descendants, and I will make your kingdom last forever. Your dynasty will never end.' "

He will always have descendants, and I will watch over his kingdom as long as the sun shines.

His royal power will continue to grow; his kingdom will always be at peace. He will rule as King David's successor, basing his power on right and justice, from now until the end of time. The LORD Almighty is determined to do all this.