Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” (NIV) Sadly, there is truly no limit to the things that people will do for money. News, books, internet, and prison systems are full of stories about those who have lied, cheated, stolen, and even killed for money. During the time of the California Gold Rush of 1849, several men left their jobs, homes, wives, and children for the opportunity to strike it rich. It could possibly be said that some of these men considered the opportunity to find gold more important than the families that they left …show more content…
Not likely. Although the bible does speak of heavenly rewards and various crowns for those who make it to heaven, it is plausible that Jesus was referring to the reward of eternal life free from infirmities, danger and troubles. A place where the blind will see, deaf will hear, and there will be complete healing and the joy of being in the presence of the Heavenly Father. These are things that cannot be stolen or destroyed. Once secure, a person’s place in heaven is exclusively his or her