We know our lives here on Earth are short...but can we say it's sweet? We were born without our consent...but we were born anyway. We grew up knowing that we need education to work, we need to work to earn, we need to earn so that we can learn..and the cycle goes on and on and on. But why? Why are we here on Earth in the first place? If we work so that we can live, and live so that we can work...what kind of life will we be living?
Working and living are part of the task that we have to fulfill. However, if these two takes control of our motive in living, then we'll never fully understand the purpose of being created.
Matt 6:19 says: "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal."
Is it wrong to have the latest gadgets? Is it wrong to dream of a big house with a pool? Is it wrong put my children thru college? Is it wrong to have lots of money so that i can help my parents?
The answer if no...but....having the latest gadgets?..when will u have the latest? After buying that, it's old news for the companies who made them 'coz they've just finished building THE 'latest'! Having a big house with a pool..not bad...and yet will u feel safe living in it? Calamities and tragedies will happen...the bigger your house is, the bigger the insurance...the bigger the insurance, the harder you'll have to work...will you be able to enjoy it when you spend most of your time in your office?
Having money is needed in our time..esp with inflation and economical disturbances and all. However, pouring your life, time, and energy into it will not be beneficial.
While you're alive you get security in knowing that you'll have money to buy groceries and stuffs, but what about when you die? Will you be able to buy your entrance to heaven?
That's why Jesus says "20But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
and He continues: 24"No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."
We can only be slaves of one, we can never be slaves of both. If you love money, then you will surely despise God. But if you love God, then with or without money, you'll be content. If you love money, you'll think of all the things that you can have. If you love God, you'll look at the things you have and be grateful. Money is our legal tender...without it, we won't survive. I'm not suggesting that you leave your work and just die. But its more on if you're investing on your future, you have to start investing for your next life also. We don't know when we'll leave this earth, but the surest thing is, all of us will.
When the time comes will Jesus say "throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth."(Matt 22) or will He say "Well done, good and faithful servant! Come and share your master's happiness!" (Matt 25)
Take care, y'all! If you have any comments or questions, feel free to post it
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