Thursday, November 20, 2014

Life & Death

How we spend our time determines the outcome of life.


11-20-2014    Mark 10: 17-22
S.       17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. 19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. 20 And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. 21Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. 22 And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.
O.      Jesus declares the dangers of riches; a person can follow high moral standards, live religious rules to perfection and still be destroyed by riches.
A.      There must be no separation between my spiritual man and my fleshly man. Both must be fully committed to God. I will seek the will (kingdom) and depend on God for my worldly needs.

P,       Father; give me wisdom and direction concerning the needs of daily life. Help me to walk free of worry, fear, doubt and greed. Please apply your grace and mercy to my heart and mind. Amen.

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