Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever. (1 John 2:15-17)
Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. (1 Timothy 6:17-19)
Do not lay up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. (Matthew 6:19-21)
He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like the green leaf. (Prov. 11:28)
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. (Luke 12:34)
These are good verses for me to remember and keep in mind as I think about and discuss the economy with others. It is easy to want to hold on to our finances and possessions as tightly as we can, especially in times like these. But these verses are good reminders that wealth is fleeting, does not have eternal worth (unless used for others), and should not be the focus of our life.
1 comment:
Very appropriate & convicting post, Dellie. It's easy to get uptight about just about anything right now, but having an eternal mindset really puts things in perspective, doesn't it?
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