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Then someone called from the crowd, “Sir, please tell my brother to divide my father’s estate with me.” But Jesus replied, “Man who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that? Beware! Don’t always be wishing for what you don’t have. For real life and real living are not related to how rich we are.”

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Then He gave an illustration:  “A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. In fact, his barns were full to overflowing – he couldn’t get everything in. He thought about his problem, and finally exclaimed, I know – I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones! Then I’ll have room enough. And I’ll sit back and say to myself, “Friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Wine, women, and song for you!” But God said to him, Fool! Tonight you die. Then who will get it all?” Yes, every man is a fool who gets rich on earth but not in heaven. Luke12: 13-21 TLB
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The earth is deceived in believing that money gives them power and happiness. All of us are about as happy as we make up our mind to be. It’s a choice in I how you view life. 

 Like Paul said in Philippians 4:10-14, “How grateful I am and how I praise the Lord that you are helping me again. I know you have always been anxious to send what you could, but for a while you didn’t have the chance. Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to get along happily whether I have much or little. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of contentment in every situation, whether it be a full stomach or hunger, plenty or want; for I can do everything God asks me to with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power. But even so, you have done right in helping me in my present difficulty.”

Roosevelt used this 1686 Dutch family Bible to take the oath of office for all four of his terms as President of the United States.
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Money is necessary, but it should not be your driving force to achieve happiness and success. We are electing a new President, and there is a vast majority who are deceived by those who have money, but are poor in spirit and in truth. We need good leaders that are for all people and who seek God for their wisdom to reign. 

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