395. What Is Your Rock? The Danger of Trusting Wealth Instead of God
The Rob Skinner Podcast: Helping You Make This Life Count
Release Date: 03/13/2026
The Rob Skinner Podcast: Helping You Make This Life Count
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What is your rock?
In a world where investments, real estate, and retirement accounts are rising faster than ever, it’s easy for our hearts to slowly shift from trusting God to trusting our wealth.
In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob explores the powerful warning from Psalm 62:10:
“Though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them.”
Financial growth isn’t the problem. The real danger is when our hearts begin to rest in money instead of God.
King David understood this tension well. Though he was incredibly wealthy, his peace and security didn’t come from his kingdom, armies, or possessions. His confidence came from God alone.
David declared:
“Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.” (Psalm 62)
In today’s world of market surges, investment growth, and financial success, this message is more relevant than ever. As wealth increases, faith can sometimes decrease.
In this episode, Rob challenges us to examine a critical question:
Where is your heart really anchored?
Is your confidence in the market—or in the Master?
In This Episode You’ll Learn
• Why wealth can quietly pull our hearts away from God
• The difference between using money and trusting money
• Why the Bible warns about the deceitfulness of wealth
• How King David modeled generosity even in great success
• Why retirement should never become spiritual retirement
• How to use your blessings to build something that lasts eternally
A Powerful Question to Ask Yourself
What or who is your rock right now?
Are you trusting in markets or in your Maker?
God never intended wealth to be the foundation of your life. It’s meant to be a tool for eternal impact.
Scripture Featured
Psalm 62:10
Psalm 62:1–2
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