Life more abundant

"The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." John 10.10

The more abundant life promised by the Lord Jesus only happens when one enters the Kingdom of God. People can even succeed, have material comfort and self-indulgence, however, life in all its fullness is only possible when one lives under the wings of the Almighty. For how is would be possible to live in fullness of life, be covered with gold and precious stones, if the interior is mortally ill?

Faithfulness

"...Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life." Revelation 2.10

The crown of life, that is, eternal life, depends on our faithfulness to the Lord Jesus until death. Just as faith is proven to death, our faithfulness is also. If our forefathers in faith have been proven to the end of their journeys in this world, why would we be spared?
If athletes take pains and sacrifice everything for a perishable gold medal, why should we not sacrifice everything for eternal life?

Gold

Fools and blind! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that sanctifies[a] the gold? Mathew 23.17

The Lord asked the hypocrites but why?

Because they considered the offering more important than the Altar, which was the one that sanctified it. Unfortunately, this has been the attitude of many spiritually weak and sick Christian... in fact, some have even died. They were more attentive to what they left on the Altar than Who was receiving their offerings.

Law of God

"The law of Your mouth is better to me than thousands of coins of gold and silver." Psalms 119:72

Those guided by the counsels of God acquire knowledge, and consequently, riches are also added.

LIFE

"My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold, And my yield better than choicest silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice." Proverbs 8:19-20

All teaching and guidance given by God are eternal. They cannot be compared to gold or any of the lovely and valuable things of this world. Therefore, it is much better to put His thoughts, which are Righteous and Truthful, into practice.

SILVER AND GOLD

"Then I said to them, "You are holy to the LORD, and the utensils are holy; and the silver and the gold are a freewill offering to the LORD God of your fathers." Ezra 8:28

The reverence to the Lord and the demonstration of love through volunteer offerings towards the building of the Temple have been moving God's hands in favor of those who believe and trust Him.

Faith put to the Test

"...so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ." 1 Peter 1:7

Our faith is constantly being tested through the our daily trials, which causes us to feel the burning fire. But such trials are essential in order to strengthen our trust in God and to reveal the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ to the world.

Faith put to the Test

"...so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ." 1 Peter 1:7

Our faith is constantly being tested through the our daily trials, which causes us to feel the burning fire. But such trials are essential in order to strengthen our trust in God and to reveal the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ to the world.