(Luke 18:22 NKJV) So when Jesus heard these things, He said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”
What if Jesus was talking to us today, asking us to sell all that we have, all our material things and give it to the poor? Would we be willing?
Material things are nice, but if we give them too much importance, it can become a problem in our lives known as materialism.
Some people may think that obtaining certain material things makes a statement that they are successful. It may give them a certain level of self esteem, but in reality it does not hold any weight.
People work so hard each day to get to this place in life, only to find out afterwards it was not worth it, and on the way they lost and missed out on the important things in life that meant so much more.
We are fooling ourselves if this is what we believe to be success. Jesus says it is not success, but lack. He said sell it and give it to the poor. Our treasure will be in heaven, and to come and follow Him. That is success right there!
Materialism will steal our joy, and suck the life right out of us.
There is so much beauty in this earth to enjoy that is free. Let God teach us the important things in life as we say no to materialism and yes to His way of living.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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