Wisdom Wednesday
Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”
Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”
Luke 12:13-15
I was reflecting the other day on how easily I buy things. One of the reasons we struggle to think of Christmas/birthday presents is because if we need/want something - we usually buy it. And Amazon is there to make sure it’s an easy process. This will be true to a lesser or more extent for most of us reading this blog. And part of the reason is that possessions have become cheap. I remember when a big TV cost $4000-5000. Really big ones cost under $1000 now.
What’s the big deal? Well, as any person who has moved house can tell you - we have become accumulators of an abundance of possessions. From TV’s and other electronics to surfboards and camping equipment. And in the sinful heart, this produces a desire for more. We get used to having whatever we want and we think this is what makes for a good life. Be on your guard. Our physical inheritance is in the next life. Not this one.
Today:
Pray:
Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”
Luke 12:13-15
I was reflecting the other day on how easily I buy things. One of the reasons we struggle to think of Christmas/birthday presents is because if we need/want something - we usually buy it. And Amazon is there to make sure it’s an easy process. This will be true to a lesser or more extent for most of us reading this blog. And part of the reason is that possessions have become cheap. I remember when a big TV cost $4000-5000. Really big ones cost under $1000 now.
What’s the big deal? Well, as any person who has moved house can tell you - we have become accumulators of an abundance of possessions. From TV’s and other electronics to surfboards and camping equipment. And in the sinful heart, this produces a desire for more. We get used to having whatever we want and we think this is what makes for a good life. Be on your guard. Our physical inheritance is in the next life. Not this one.
Today:
- Do you have an abundance of possessions?
- Instead of buying the next thing you want - give the money away.
- Reflect on your heart and ask if you are on your guard against greed.
Pray:
- Praise God for His grace, giving good things to all in spite of our sins.
- Give thanks for Christ who forgives our greed and gives us the wonderful hope of eternal paradise.
- Ask God to help you and others be on your guard against greed.
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