I love that expression!
2006-07-05 12:48:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
No. I am not. Here is a relevant story:
A elderly man was ill. He knew he was dying and didn't have long. He had worked very hard to attain great riches in his life, and was very wealthy. His greatest fear was leaving all of that wealth behind. So he prayed. Over and over again he prayed:
"Please god, let me take some of my money with me! PLEASE!"
He prayed so often that an angel finally appeared to him. Angry, the angel scolded him with fury! NO! You cannot take your riches to heaven! It is forbiden! NOW STOP ASKING!
But the man persisted. "Please?!" he cried. Could you at least ask God for me? Please? In frustration the angel said, OH OKAY! If it will quiet your blubbering! The angel vanished.
A little while later the angel appeared again. He looked a little confused and humble. The angel told the man "It seems God will allow you ONE suitcase.... JUST ONE! And you can bring anything you want! The man fell to his knees and thanked the angel and God for being so understanding.
So the man prepared his suitcase. He decided that gold bars would be the way to go. It's value would be far greater than cash stuffed in the small space of a suitcase. He kept the suitcase by his bed so he could grab it when death came.
About a week later death knocked on his door. He grabbed the suitcase and followed the reaper into the light. He came to a wondrous place on top of the clouds. He stood in line at the gates of heaven waiting his turn. Once it was his turn he approached the podium where St. Peter stood. "What's this?!" St. Peter exclaimed annoyed. You can't bring anything with you to heaven! This is outrageous!
The man spoke up in a humble voice and said, well, um, sir..... could you check with your boss? He gave me the okay. I'm sure this is just a mix up. St. Peter frowned as he picked up a golden phone. Well we'll just see about THIS! St. Peter exclaimed.
St. Peter whispered in to the phone for about a minute, frowning at the man all the while. The a look of surprise overtook St. Peter's face. He simply said "Yes sir!" and hung up the phone.
Confused St. Peter looked at the man at said "Well it seems you were right! You are allowed one carry on!" "Of course we will have to search it, you know, security these days." St. Peter said.
The man opened up his suitcase and there were 80 bars of gold! "Huh?" St. Peter said scratching his head. "You brought pavement?"
How could we ever be richer than God?
2006-07-12 09:41:02 · answer #1 · answered by Icarus747 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God made me rich by giving me the love of a wonderful husband and son. Am I richer then Him? No.
2006-07-05 15:23:52 · answer #2 · answered by jawmom_03 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since God's monetary possessions are close to nothing, and he doesn't own a bank account or credit card, probably yes.
Unless you mean richer in non-monetary sense.
2006-07-05 12:52:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one is richer than God, not even Bill Gates with all that money
2006-07-05 12:52:07 · answer #4 · answered by adriana_pooh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think this is based on a "logic" problem.
I am richer than no one.
No one is richer than God.
Therefore, logically, I am richer than God.
2006-07-05 17:02:59 · answer #5 · answered by early_sol 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A man once asked God
man: How much is 100 years for You?
God: Is like a second for you
man: What is a million dollars for You?
God: Is like a dollar for you
man: Can You give me a million dollars?
God: Please wait a second
2006-07-12 12:32:14 · answer #6 · answered by Jonut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you have to answer the questions:
What is 'rich'?
and
What is 'God'?
Since there is no universally agreed upon answer to either question, I'm content with not knowing.
2006-07-05 12:59:14 · answer #7 · answered by Fretless 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Believers are joint-heirs with Christ, how is that for rich??
2006-07-10 06:42:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hah. i wish
2006-07-05 12:51:20 · answer #9 · answered by kitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never heard this expression....can you explain it please?
2006-07-05 12:52:03 · answer #10 · answered by Surething 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋