"The more a man has, the more he wants,
This I don't think is true.
I never met a man with one black eye
Who said he wanted two!"
- Leprechaun 1:15
Being content with the blessings God gives us brings peace of mind, but being covetous is a restless evil that at it's root is ingratitude.
Coveting causes us to forget the blessings we have and want what we don't have. Then, if we get what we were coveting, we soon want something else we don't have.We always want "just a little more," don't we? I do. That's why it's restless.... There's always something more to covet.
The thing is, coveting "stuff" takes our thoughts and desires exactly in the opposite direction of the riches God gives us--and the contentment that comes with them.
And it's not that "stuff" is bad--It's good! But God wants you to put him first: he's got the rest covered so you don't need to covet....It's "striving after the wind." Keep your eyes on him and do your best... Go for the real stuff -- God's stuff lasts!
"Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and ALL THAT STUFF be added to you as well." Matt. 6:32 (Mom Version)
Help Sarah to recognize the riches you've given her and keep her eyes on you! Amen.
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