YOUR GOLD AND SILVER ARE CORRODED (James 5:3)
3. YOUR GOLD AND SILVER ARE CORRODED - Instead of putting their money to work, feeding the hungry, clothing the destitute, providing medicines for the sick, and spreading the Gospel of Christ, the rich were saving their money for a "rainy day." It benefited no one and eventually rotted away.
Corrosion, speaking of disuse and decay, will be a condemning testimony against the rich. The expression "their corrosion...will eat your flesh like fire" means that their failure to use their riches for the good of others would cause them the most piercing suffering and remorse. When their eyes would at last be opened to see the cruelty of their selfishness and greed (costly jewelry, elegant clothing, luxurious homes, high-priced cars), it would be a scalding, scorching experience.
3. YOUR GOLD AND SILVER ARE CORRODED - Instead of putting their money to work, feeding the hungry, clothing the destitute, providing medicines for the sick, and spreading the Gospel of Christ, the rich were saving their money for a "rainy day." It benefited no one and eventually rotted away.
Corrosion, speaking of disuse and decay, will be a condemning testimony against the rich. The expression "their corrosion...will eat your flesh like fire" means that their failure to use their riches for the good of others would cause them the most piercing suffering and remorse. When their eyes would at last be opened to see the cruelty of their selfishness and greed (costly jewelry, elegant clothing, luxurious homes, high-priced cars), it would be a scalding, scorching experience.
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