Ps. 73: Don't Envy the Rich

Psalm 73:25 "Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you."

So, the author of the 73rd Psalm, who apparently is Asaph, appointed by David, warns against envying the arrogant and wicked rich. Not those who are rich. But those who are arrogant and wicked and rich. They appear to not suffer the hardships visited upon the poor and normal people. They seem to have it really good. But I like the language used here. It is a dream. A dream lasts only until the dreamer awakes. It is temporary. Any reward they have is what they have right now. 

God is the deliverer, and will provide eternal wealth. So what would you rather have? Temporal, measurable riches, or eternal, unlimited wealth? It's not that easy to answer if you don't know or care about God. Or maybe it is. As Asaph says, its impossible to understand having to make that choice until you enter the sanctuary of God. Until you know him.