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 posseseth. Luke
12:1
I am often overwhelmed with all the commercials for
stuff like: the newest computer, newest phone, newest technology, most trendy
clothes, most trendy shoes, etc. To top it off, it’s not just the adults, but
kids are also wanting the newest version of phone, technology, clothes etc. as
well.
It’s not just everyone else. I find myself driving
by a garage sale wanting to stop to see what I can find and I have so much
stuff that I haven’t room for more. I used to hoard food, but am I now hoarding
things? This passage really makes me think about this and what type of legacy
we are passing on to the younger generations.
It says in Mark 10:21 “Then Jesus beholding him loved
him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever
thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and
come, take up the cross, and follow me.” This is that famous passage
where the rich man turned away because he couldn’t part with his stuff. We don’t
want to get so caught up in our possessions that we lose our focus on Christ. But
he began to curse and to swear, saying that I know not this Man of whom ye
speak. And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word
that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny Me
thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept. Mark 1:71-71
Since this is an example of the positive influence God has made on my walk with Christ, this may not reflect the whole meaning of the Bible verses.
