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“Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions” (Luke 12:15).
An excessive desire, especially for wealth or possessions, is called “greed.”  
You may not realize this.
But greed is as old as time.  
Jesus told the parable of a rich man who had had such a good year that he had run out of places to store his crops and other treasures.
He decided to solve this “problem” by building bigger and bigger barns so he could have a place for all his new stuff.
With all these new riches, he reassured himself that he could take it easy and spend the next few years eating, drinking, and living the good life.  
Sounds pretty enticing, doesn’t it?  
One day he sat back and thought he had everything he needed and much, much more.
Or did he? 
Don’t think so.
I doubt he realized God was getting ready to say to him:
“You fool – didn’t you realize that this very night your soul would will be required of you?” (Luke 12:20).  
This man was too busy hoarding his wealth to realize that it was God who had entrusted him with all that wealth.
In fact, the man was quite sure he had done it all by himself.  
How wrong he was! 
He was rich in the world’s eyes-
– but poor in God’s eyes and it led to a pitiful entry into eternal poverty! 
Life is so short.
It will be over before you know what happened.  
What treasures have you laid up in Heaven as a Christian?  
Remember:
The need to have more than you “need” equals greed.  
There is nothing wrong with having wealth-
– as long as you realize it all really belongs to God and you use it to further His kingdom.  
Being rich in your relationship with God through Jesus Christ – now, that is a richer way to live – forever.   
(PR)

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“An inheritance gained prematurely will not be blessed ultimately” (Proverbs 20:21).
What motivates people to gamble or to buy lottery tickets?
Some will tell you it’s the thrill of the game.
Others will say it’s just for fun.
The ones who are really honest will tell you the truth:
It’s an opportunity to get a big return for a little investment.
Something for nothing.
Shortcuts to success hold tremendous appeal.
In fact, some folks spend more energy on doomed “get-rich-quick” schemes than they would if they simply resigned themselves to working for a living!
They’re always looking for their big break, the opportunity of a lifetime.
As someone has said, though, “Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don’t recognize them!”
Are you obsessed with getting things for nothing?
Do you find it hard to be patient until you can afford something?
Do you have a tendency to use other people for your own gain?
Can you persevere with hard work over a long period of time?
Here’s a fact of life:
Things bought without a cost are usually worth exactly what you pay for them.
Don’t waste your energy looking for shortcuts.
Trust God’s timing.
He’ll see that you get what you need when you’re ready for it.
What might be God’s purpose for making us wait a while for our ship to come in?
(PR)

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“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21).
Let’s suppose Jesus walked up to you and said:
“I want to see your books. Let me see your investments, your paychecks, and your checkbook. I want to see how you’re spending your money.”
If Jesus looked at all of that would He then say-
“Salvation has truly come to this house? I can tell where your heart is by how you manage your money?”
Or would He look you in the eye and say-
“I know your profess to be a Christian, but there’s nothing in the books indicating that you are. You know, you may profess to be a follower of mine, but in reality, you’re in bondage to your money, to your possessions.”
I can also imagine Jesus adding, “But I have good news. If you will trust Me for salvation, I will give you the Holy Spirit to empower you with an “inner want-to” to become a good manager of what I entrust to you. If you will trust Me fully, I will put you on the road to financial freedom, where you will no longer be living in financial slavery so evident in your books! Won’t you trust Me?”
That’s the question-
Jesus is asking you today.
Do you trust Him-
– especially when it comes to all the money and possessions He’s entrusted to you?
Or are you afraid to let it go?
He is the CPA.
Certified Public Accountant-
Authorised by his Father God!
(PR)

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