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OPEN HEAVEN DEVOTIONAL 14 JUNE 2026 COMMENTARY
MEMORISE: 1 Timothy 6:17
“Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy.”

This verse is a direct command to those who have wealth. Daddy Adeboye anchors today’s devotional on this text because it corrects two dangerous errors: first, the error of thinking that wealth equals godliness; second, the error of thinking that wealth is evil. Paul says the rich should not be “highminded” (arrogant, proud) nor trust in “uncertain riches” (money is unpredictable and temporary). Instead, they should trust in the living God who not only gives riches but gives them “to enjoy.” Wealth is a gift from God, not a measure of spirituality, and it comes with a responsibility to remain humble and God-centered.

BIBLE READING: Luke 12:16-21
This is the Parable of the Rich Fool. A wealthy man’s land produced abundantly. He decided to tear down his barns and build bigger ones to store all his goods. He said to his soul, “Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.” But God said to him, “Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?” Jesus concluded: “So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” Daddy Adeboye uses this parable to show that wealth without godliness is empty. The rich fool had possessions, but he was not “rich toward God.” His wealth became his god, and he lost his soul.

The Deception: Wealth as a Measure of Godliness
1. The Believer Who Wanted to Change Religions
Daddy Adeboye opens with a striking anecdote:

“Many years ago, a fellow believer said he wanted to change to another religion because he had observed that many of those who practise this other religion are very rich.”

This believer had fallen into a dangerous trap: he assumed that because some people in another religion were wealthy, their religion must be true or superior. Daddy Adeboye corrected him immediately:

“I quickly made him realise that being wealthy is not a function of religion, nor is it an indication of godliness.”

False Assumption Biblical Truth
Wealthy people must be blessed by God Cain built a city after being cursed and departing from God’s presence
Poverty indicates sin or lack of favor Job was godly yet lost everything temporarily
A particular religion is true because its followers are rich The wealth of the wicked is stored up for the righteous (Proverbs 13:22)
God only blesses His own with wealth “He maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good” (Matthew 5:45)
*”Genesis 4:16-17 tells us that Cain built a city after he departed from the presence of the Lord. Building a city is a mighty feat; however, Cain was no longer dwelling in God’s presence when he built that city.”*

This is a devastating point. Cain was a murderer, a wanderer, a man cut off from God’s presence. Yet he had the intelligence, resources, and organizational ability to build a city. Wealth and achievement are not proof of divine favor. Unbelievers become CEOs, billionaires, and world leaders. Their wealth does not mean God approves of their lifestyle or their religion.

2. The Cut Branch That Still Looks Green
Daddy Adeboye uses a powerful agricultural illustration:

“Don’t be deceived into thinking that every green and flourishing branch is connected to the root, as some branches will remain green and seemingly healthy for a while even after they have been cut from the tree. Eventually, however, they will turn yellow and wither away.”

The Cut Branch The Unbeliever with Wealth
Still looks green for a season Still appears prosperous for a season
No longer connected to the root for nourishment No longer connected to God, the source of true life
Will eventually wither Will eventually face judgment and loss of eternal significance
Death is certain but delayed “This night thy soul shall be required of thee” (Luke 12:20)
Do not envy the wealth of the wicked. Their prosperity is temporary. Their branch is cut. They may look flourishing today, but without the root of Christ, they will wither eternally.

The Biblical Balance: Wealth Can Be a Blessing, Not a Measure
1. Godly Men Were Wealthy
Daddy Adeboye is careful to affirm that God does bless His children with wealth:

Godly Wealthy Man Scriptural Reference Nature of Wealth
Abraham Genesis 13:2 – rich in cattle, silver, and gold Blessed by God
Isaac Genesis 26:12-14 – waxed richer and richer, became exceedingly great God’s blessing on obedience
Jacob Genesis 30:43 – increased exceedingly God’s faithfulness
Job Job 42:12 – the Lord blessed the latter end more than the beginning Restored wealth
“God wants you to be wealthy because He loves blessing His children with good gifts (Matthew 7:11).”

Matthew 7:11 – “If ye then, being evil, know....

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