Sunday Reflection: Treasures
I
find it amusing that when Millie has a toy, and I pick up another toy, she rushes
to my hand, abandoning the one she’s been working on, to grab the other out my hand. She's a bit greedy. I’m trying to teach her manners, but I’ve found that
dog manners and people manners are regulated by different criteria. Or are they?
It’s
no secret that this time of year is filled with shopping greed. You’ll
find people doing "a beat down" just to get something for less or something they
think their child needs.
At times, I obsess over money, having enough or wanting more. Otherwise, I’m pretty content with life, but at times, I'm like everyone else--I get the wants. Here's the thing. Money is only a tool and is neither good nor evil. It’s what we do with money that blesses or grieves.
At times, I obsess over money, having enough or wanting more. Otherwise, I’m pretty content with life, but at times, I'm like everyone else--I get the wants. Here's the thing. Money is only a tool and is neither good nor evil. It’s what we do with money that blesses or grieves.
“For
the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money,
have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” 1
Timothy 6:10 (NIV)
In
our final days of life, if we get the opportunity to look back at how we lived, we
will probably (I hope) not be cherishing the things we can buy for money, but family, friends
and place. As far as I know, money and possesions have never said to anyone, I love you (and meant it).
“Do
not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy,
and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for
yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and
where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”.
Matthew
6:19-21 (NIV)
Blessings,
Teresa
Scripture
Resources: Holy Bible, http://www.BibleGateway.com
Comments
Money is just a tool. And we can do a lot of good with it.
As Mason wrote: a wonderful reminder to focus on why we give and what is important. I try to give my Christmas gifts all through the year -- easier on my finances! :-)
Sagan does the same thing with toys. I give one to him and one to Pepper and he'll steal hers as soon as he can. Or I give him one then I pretend to play with another one and he snatches it out of my hand. It's one of my fave games because I get to hysterically laughing as he takes each one away from me.
PS. Hi Teresa! I actually did a post today, it's a pic of my baby boy! :-)