16 Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?"
17 "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments."
18 "Which ones?" he inquired.
Jesus replied, " 'You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, 19 honor your father and mother,' and 'love your neighbor as yourself.'"
20 "All these I have kept," the young man said. "What do I still lack?"
21 Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
22 When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth.
Matthew 19:16-22
Who do you worship this morning? Do you worship the almighty dollar or do you worship Almighty God? Have a look in your checkbook and you will get a clear view of where your priorities are. How much of the resources that God has given you to manage do you use to help the poor, to feed the homeless, to support the ministry? How much of your time and attention is spent loving others and how often do you think about your God given purpose on this earth and why you are even here? Are your days so full of living the “American Dream” that you have little time and money left for the only One who can give you an authentic abundant life full of peace and contentment? Calibrate your priorities today as it is much too easy to let the wrong things take priority in your life and if this happens you will miss the most awesome gift imaginable that only comes from the One who loves you.
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