Hope in God and Not Uncertain Riches: Psalm 49-Supplication through the Scriptures
Hope in God and Not Uncertain Riches Psalm 49 Put…hope in the Giver not the gifts. George Knight Psalm 49 reminds the godly and upright not to fear when the wicked prosper and gain riches. The psalmist reminds the reader that it is wise to recognize that no one can take his wealth with him. The wise as well as “the fool and stupid alike must perish and leave their wealth to others”(49:10). He also states those who trust in their wealth and boast in the abundance of their riches have a “foolish confidence” (49:13). The believer should heed the warning not to rely on riches. It can be easy in a world where money is needed to buy food and pay bills to put confidence in the obtaining of financial security or to be anxious when there is not financial security. Matthew 6 is a well-known passage encouraging believers not to be anxious about what they will wear or what they will eat, as their Heavenly Father knows they need these things (6:25,32) and He cares even for the bir...