Life is Not Measured by How Much You Own

Then someone called from the crowd, "Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father's estate with me." Jesus replied, "Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?" Then he said, "Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own." Luke 12:13-15

Can you imagine Jesus standing near the Temple and the crowd becoming larger and larger? Everyone wanting to see Jesus…and to hear what He had to say.

Meanwhile, the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and stepping on each other. Jesus turned first to his disciples and warned them, "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees--their hypocrisy. Luke 12:1

He turned to His disciples--first. He wasn't speaking to the whole crowd--but they were listening. Do not to be hypocrites. Live truth throughout your life--don't hide anything. Be honest. He continues calling His disciples "friends" and encouraging them to have no fear of their enemies--but to fear God --respect Him because He has the ultimate power on where each person will spend eternity...heaven or hell. 

     Dear friends, don't be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot do any more to you after that. But I'll tell you whom to fear. Fear God, who has the power to kill you and then throw you into hell. Yes, he's the one to fear. Luke 12:4-5.

Don't Judge the Rooster
Rooster outside Israel Thrift Shop.
Even Israel has Thrift Shops!

The crowd of thousands of people were yelling at Jesus--recognizing His power over sickness and even family problems. He singled out one young man's request...and called him "friend." Beware against greed. Any form of greed. What do you collect or accumulate? Will those things just go to a Thrift Store one day?

Are "things" more important to you than relationships with other people...or with God? Beware!

Prayer ~ Lord Jesus—I chose You. I will serve You will all of my heart, mind, soul and strength. I pray that all that I think, say and do will bring You honor and glory. 

Daily Bible Reading: John 14-17

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