(KJV.) ST. LUKE 12:15
(15) And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
CHECK AND BALANCES!
Grace be unto you! Oh, what a lustfully world! But the man has to deal with it; should we hide in bubbles to avoid distractions? not really! the temptations are visible to us at all times, therefore, what we need to do is, to be in spirit in other to exercise self-control, suppress the lustful desires; cf. I John 2:16 the moment we take our eyes off the giver, go above and beyond to acquire more than necessary, that is when sin prevails against a soul; for example, when the children of Israel were in the wilderness, led by Moses, the LORD rained manna to eat; the instruction was not to collect more than needed to have left overs, except on the day before Sabbath; yet some people disobeyed instructions, collected more than needed per day, until they found out the next morning that what they horded bred worms, stank before they followed the instructions; cf. Exodus 16:1-30; you see! anything in excess if not shared with others becomes a liability or a disadvantage.
For instance, the man needs to consume oil, sugar, salt, etc., as nutrients for them, if we are not careful to control appetites, apportion the right quantities to consume into our bodies, the same positive nutrients can generate health hazards for the man; anything at all hoarded in this world, can effect negative consequences to the hoarder: at certain time, Jesus said unto the publicans, "Exact no more than that which is appointed you." cf. Luke 3:13; it is nice to have all the riches of this world, but be Christ-centered, focusing on eternity; be motivated to share with others who are unfortunate to have more than what we have received from Jesus, never horde anything that will perish with the wind someday, if there's no need for it, give to others, be justified to receive more blessings.
Beloved, let us be more concern about how we view the things of this world, they are meant for enjoyment only, once we sleep in death, who knows what will happen to our hard-earned riches? the things that are forever are things of the spirits, therefore, appreciate and enjoy the blessings with higher expectations that someday, we will continue to enjoy ourselves in eternity with Christ; work the works, be content with the wages, never strive with others to chase after the empty air; King Solomon the Preacher wrote, Vanity of vanities, said the preacher, is all vanity. cf. Eccles. 1; therefore, seek first the kingdom of God, his righteousness, all other things shall be ours to keep. cf. Matthew 6:33. Peace and Love be with you! Amen and Amen!
WORD OF WISDOM:
(KJV.) Eccl. 6:2 A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.
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