Then [Jesus] said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” Luke 12:15
“Riches, both material and spiritual, can choke you if you do not use them fairly. For not even God can put anything in a heart that is already full. One day there springs up the desire for money and for all that money can provide – the superfluous, luxury in eating, luxury in dressing, trifles. Needs increase because one thing calls for action. The result is uncontrollable dissatisfaction. Let us remain as empty as possible so that God can fill us up.”
Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, also known as Mother Teresa (1910-1997) in No Greater Love, 78.
Those who think life is found in having, purchasing, and enjoying things choose a path of “uncontrollable dissatisfaction.”
Yesterday’s Stations of Generosity, the first-ever such generosity experience for followers of Christ in the Albanian language for Albania, went fantastic. Thanks for your prayers.
The 36 pastors and trainers left excited and equipped to spread it widely. Today, I return home with thankfulness in my heart for the activation of the accountability and generosity movement in Albania.
I know I will travel through Frankfurt airport today. It has many stores, like a hub of materialism. The storefronts seek to entice our desires.
Whether we hold on to wealth or spend it on stuff, it leads us to perpetual dissatisfaction. But when we give use it wisely or give it, we bless others and position ourselves for God to replenish us in perpetuity.
What pattern is exhibited in your life?