The danger of success

There was a time in most of our lives when a simple thing like eating out was a big effort. We had to save up until we had enough money and then only go to places we can afford. To some of us this may have changed. So much so that my wife and I can dine out at least once a week.

In many other areas we also do not lack anything. We are blessed and can enjoy life, although we do not consider ourselves as rich.

What happens as we grow older is that we gather up more and more stuff. Our furniture increases and becomes more expensive. Our cars are bigger, as is our houses. We get so spoiled with the comfort and luxuries we enjoy that we blind to others needs. We are compassionate and show sympathy, but have lost touch with hurt and pain.

The introduction might have been all about money and wealth, but there is more to giving than that. We give our money as we see fit, but is that all? What about our time? What about some effort?

Jesus himself said that it is more difficult for a rich man to go into heaven than for a camel to go through the eye of a needle. The problem is that the rich are in a position to get out of difficulty easily, thus they don't need God. 

Whether you are rich or poor, don't let it change you. Don't let it change your relationship with God.

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