Imaginary Friends

A rich man’s wealth is his strong city,

and like a high wall in his imagination.

-Proverbs 18:11

It’s easy to trust in money. What could possibly go wrong if I can buy anything and everything I could ever need or wish? But the rich who trust in their riches are blinded to the harsh reality: money does not protect from everything.

Tragedy, heartbreak, sickness, and death strike the rich as well as the poor. And it’s not just money; we trust in all kinds of things to keep us happy and whole. But only the Lord is a true defense for now and forever:

The name of the Lord is a strong tower;

the righteous man runs into it and is safe.

-Proverbs 18:10