Mark 10: 21 Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
The rich young man has followed the Mosaic law all his life. He asks what else he needs to do to inherit heaven. Jesus's answer made him sad. He knew he couldn't do that. He left.
I am suddenly flush with money, and it hasn't made my life better so far. We gave away a car, and I feel really good about that. I have proposed giving our son and his girlfriend the title to the car we paid for, but that they drive. That seems right. I don't think I am so attached to the money, but I feel pressure to be a good steward of it. It has caused conflict in my marriage, and I could see how it could cause conflict between my children and us. You better believe I will not be selling everything to give it to the poor. Does that make me a bad Christian?
Prayer: Lord, show me how to use my wealth to glorify You and to improve the lives of Your people. I want to be properly generous, but I need to protect myself and my family against the costs of my old age. Guide me to know how to show my love for You financially.
Amen
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