Riches?!
Do not be overawed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases; for he will take nothing with him when he dies, his splendor will not descend with him. A man who has riches without understanding is like the beasts that perish.Psalm 49:16-17, 20"
One of the 10 commandments is "Do not covet what others have" but goodness as humans don't we often wish our house was like that of someone elses, or had less financial worries like others? I think this is a constant issue for many couples in our era. We've become a society of wanting to "Keep up with the Jones'"! Sadly this is probably nothing new, I remember my mom talking about this issue saying during their early years of being married my parents would also get caught up in this game with their friends. I know this is kind of sounding a bit negative this morning but I'll get to the positive and hopefully encouraging part in a minute:) Yes we are humans we want what others have, but really does it matter how much money we make, what our home is like, what kind of car we drive or what our entertainment system includes? NO it really doesn't, because do any of those things bring us true happiness or stay with us throughout eternity? Nope...yes they may provide us with extra luxaries and comfort but true happiness and eternity not at all. Well here comes the good news, a relationship with Jesus Christ provides that true happiness and is everlasting. And you know what else no matter what Jesus will never say we need a new TV to view a football game (no this has never happened...but our house is usually never first on the list to view football games:) No all he asks is that we join him in fellowship, and everything he has to offer is richer than anything on this earth. So today I encourage you to get spiritually rich through a relationship with HIM!
In God's Love,
Sarah
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