You Do Not Want To Trust What Will Fail You At Death (Clip)
Tim Conway warns believers not to place their trust in earthly riches or works, as they will fail at death, emphasizing the need for righteousness that delivers from God's judgment.
This sermon emphasizes the futility of trusting in material wealth or possessions, highlighting that riches cannot save us in the day of God's judgment. It warns against relying on temporary things that will ultimately fail us, stressing the importance of seeking righteousness and not placing our hope in perishable treasures.
Full Transcript
The problem, when you lay it up here, and the moth comes and gets it, then it's gone. You lost it. And then it's not like, oh, you can empty your pockets out on judgment day and like barter with God.
We know this, riches do not profit in the day of wrath. Righteousness delivers from death. Ezekiel says their silver and their gold are not able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the Lord.
Psalm 49 says truly no man can give to God the price of his life. The ransom of their life is costly and can never suffice. Brethren, you know what it's basically saying? You do not want to trust in that which is going to fail you in the hour of your death.
Don't go there.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Futility of Earthly Riches
- Riches can be destroyed or stolen
- They cannot be used to barter with God
- They fail in the day of wrath
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II. The Inability of Wealth to Deliver
- Silver and gold cannot save from God's wrath
- No one can pay the price of their own life
- Ransom for life is costly and insufficient
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III. The Necessity of Righteousness
- Righteousness delivers from death
- Trust must be placed in what endures beyond death
- Avoid trusting in what will fail at the hour of death
Key Quotes
“Riches do not profit in the day of wrath.” — Tim Conway
“You do not want to trust in that which is going to fail you in the hour of your death.” — Tim Conway
“No man can give to God the price of his life; the ransom of their life is costly and can never suffice.” — Tim Conway
Application Points
- Examine where you place your trust and ensure it is in God, not in material wealth.
- Seek righteousness through faith as your true deliverance from judgment.
- Prepare for death by relying on God's provision rather than earthly possessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't riches save us at death?
Because earthly wealth is temporary and cannot pay the price for our souls or deliver us from God's judgment.
What does righteousness do according to the sermon?
Righteousness delivers from death and God's wrath, providing true security beyond earthly possessions.
Can we barter with God on judgment day?
No, the sermon emphasizes that you cannot empty your pockets to barter with God on judgment day.
What biblical books are referenced in this sermon?
The sermon references Ezekiel and Psalms to illustrate the failure of riches and the need for righteousness.
What is the main warning given by Tim Conway?
Do not trust in anything that will fail you at the hour of your death, especially earthly riches.