Guard Yourself Against Greed

Guard Yourself Against Greed “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” Luke 12:15 Rich people are not always happy people. Your hands can be full of money; your head can be full of information, but if your heart is empty your life can be very meaningless. The Bible is filled with scriptures about money and material possessions and the power it can have over people. Just think for a moment. Most people probably possess more today than any of their ancestors ever imagined, and more than any time in their whole life. But do you feel more joy than you’ve ever had in your life? Do you laugh more now than you’ve ever laughed? Are you happier now than you’ve ever been? If you are truly honest with yourself you may find that you now have more money and more material possessions than you ever had, but you are not the happiest you have ever been. Jesus knew that money and material possessions does not bring happiness, but so often can do just the opposite, as man is never satisfied with what he owns but wants to accumulate more. Our prosperity should be measured by having enough to provide for our needs and to complete the purpose and plan God has for us. There are things that must matter more than our money and possessions. Jesus saw this and talked to the rich, and looked into their eyes and saw a longing for something that money could not buy. King Solomon was a wealthy king, yet he confessed “Therefore I hated life.” Ecclesiastes 2:17. I would encourage you that when you achieve success, please remind yourselves that money and possessions cannot bring you happiness, but giving it to others can. There are many other things in our lives that matter more than money. My Daily Devotional Volume III May 20 Robert William Brock, Jr.