This poor rich man possessed great earthly treasure, but was destitute of the true riches. How many today are under condemnation for a similar reason. Streams of salvation are poured in upon us from the throne of God. Temporal blessings are given, but they are not improved to bless humanity or to glorify God. The Lord is our gracious benefactor. He has brought light and immortality to light through Jesus Christ. Yes, through Jesus all our blessings come. Oh, that every tongue would acknowledge the great Giver! Let every voice, in clear and joyful strains, proclaim the glad tidings that through Jesus the future, immortal life is opened to us; and invitations are given for all to accept this great boon. All the treasures of heaven are brought within our reach, waiting our demand. Can we be surprised that this poor rich man was called a fool because he turned away from eternal riches, the priceless gift of immortal life, the eternal weight of glory, and was satisfied with perishable, earthly treasures? {5T 260.1}

Denne stakkels rige mand havde store jordiske rigdomme, men var blottet for sande rigdomme. Hvor mange er i dag under fordømmelse af samme årsag?! Frelsens strømme udgydes over os fra Guds trone. Timelige velsignelser får vi, men de bruges ikke til at velsigne menneskene eller forherlige Gud. Herren er vor gavmilde velgører. Han har bragt lys og udødelighed frem i lyset ved Jesus Kristus. Ja, gennem Jesus kommer alle vore velsignelser. Oh, om enhver tunge ville anerkende den store giver! Lad alle stemmer, i klare og glædesfyldt spænding forkynde de glade efterretninger, som ved Jesus er åbnet det fremtidige evige liv for os; og indbydelser gives til alle, til at acceptere denne store velsignelse. Alle himlens rigdomme bringes inden for vor rækkevidde og venter på vort krav. Kan vi overraskes over at denne stakkels rige mand blev kaldt for en dåre, fordi han vendte sig bort fra evige rigdomme, det evige livs uvurderlige gave, den evige herligheds (261) vægt og blev tilfreds med forgængelige, jordiske rigdomme?