It seems like in today's world, the most important thing is gain. We want the flashiest sports cars, the biggest T.Vs, the latest apple gadget, the most well paying job. the nicer house etc. etc. etc. As long as we come out on the other side of the equation with MORE then we are good to go.
Everyone is striving to be the next Donald Trump or Bill Gates, to have the largest bank accounts or to own the most land.
However, the more people try and gain, the less satisfying their possessions start to become. "Do not lay up for yourself treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal". That shiny sparkly object we once had so much reverence for will become rust and rubble before our very eyes. The more we try to acquire possessions, wealth and status, the quicker the moths destroy.
Life is not about how much you can acquire but about how much you give, love and show Christ to people. Anything else becomes a distraction, owning the land of the world and all the money within it will not save you ( not that having money is bad, if the Lord has blessed you it's for a reason, just don't expect it to be God). Take it from King Solomon, the richest ruler whoever lived "vanities of vanities it is all vanity"- Ecclesiastes 1:2
Do not let the thieves of this world rob you of your heavenly treasures. Seek Him, enrich your soul, not your pockets.
Application:
In the morning I will make sure to have my quiet time with the Lord before I take a single look in the mirror.
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