A tax assessor came one day to a poor Christian to determine the amount of taxes he would have to pay. The following conversation took place:

"What property do you possess?" asked the assessor.

"I am a very wealthy man," replied the Christian.

"List your possessions, please," the assessor instructed.

The Christian said:

"First, I have everlasting life … John 3:16

Second, I have a mansion in heaven … John 14:2

Third, I have peace that passes all understanding … Philippians 4:7

Fourth, I have joy unspeakable … 1 Peter 1:8

Fifth, I have divine love which never fails … 1 Corinthians 13:8

Sixth, I have a faithful wife … Proverbs 31:10

Seventh, I have healthy, happy obedient children … Exodus 20:12

Eighth, I have true, loyal friends … Proverbs 18:24

Ninth, I have songs in the night … Psalms 42:8

Tenth, I have a crown of life … James 1:12"

The tax assessor closed his book, and said, "Truly you are a very rich man, but your property is not subject to taxation."

 

I pray that all of us will have this kind of tax free "wealth."