Page 256 - The Glad Tidings of the Messiah

254 The Glad Tidings of the Messiah (pbuh)

Allah expands provision to anyone He wills and restricts
it. They rejoice in the life of this world. Yet the life of this
world, compared to the Hereafter, is only fleeting enjoy-
ment. (Surat ar-Ra'd, 26)
Those who are tight-fisted with the bounty Allah has
given them should not suppose that that is better for them.
No indeed, it is worse for them! What they were tight-
fisted with will be hung around their necks on the Day of
Resurrection. Allah is the inheritor of the heavens and
Earth, and Allah is aware of what you do. (Surah Al-
'Imran, 180)

Gospel

[Now listen, you rich people!] Your gold and silver are corroded.
Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire.
You have hoarded wealth in the Last Days. (James 5:3)
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on Earth, where moth and
rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for
yourselves treasures in Heaven, where moth and rust do not de-
stroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your
treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21)

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arro-
gant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to
put their hope in God, Who richly provides us with everything for
our enjoyment. (1 Timothy 6:17)

Torah

Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves
wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless.