What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? (Mark 8:36)

When the...Titanic sank..., it was rumored to have gone down with a fortune in jewels and gold. That...myth was dispelled, however, by the discovery of the ship's manifest, which showed that the ship was carrying raw feathers, linen, straw, hatter's fur, tissue, auto parts, leather, rabbit hair, elastics, hair nets, and refrigerating equipment.

There is another persistent rumor about riches--that a wealthy person should be honored and valued, even though he may be ungodly.... David, the author of Psalm 37, [cautions us] not to be envious of the rich and prosperous.... They have no lasting treasures. Instead, wait with patience for your eternal reward.