In the Gospel of John, the disciple Philip calls Nathanael and says he has found the Messiah - Jesus of Nazareth. Nathanael responds, "Can anything good come from there?" And when he approaches Jesus, the Lord says, "Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false" (John 1:44-47).
What kind of man was Nathanael for Jesus to say this? What a precious quality he must have had - worth far more than gold since money buys men's souls so cheaply.
Jesus looked at Nathanael as he looked at all men - seeing what was in their hearts. Nathanael said, "you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel" (John 1:49).
Every day, people sacrifice their dignity, honour, honesty, integrity, compassion, humility and courage for riches.
“For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world, but loses his soul?” The poorest man is wealthy if he has a spirit of truth. And the wealthiest man is poor indeed who has no morality, no truth and is lacking in any compassion for the sufferings of others.
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