Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Worldly Things



This week we will look at nine possible answers using Scripture to answer the question: Why Do Christians Have to Suffer?

Answer 3. To wean you from worldly things.

Hebrews 11:24-26 By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time. He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.

The more we accumulate material possessions and worldly knowledge, experience, and notoriety, the more we are tempted to rely on them instead of the Lord.

Be wise today and always rely on things of God not this world.