Mk10

Our possessions capture our hearts and often keep us from honoring Jesus. Whatever we will not give away grips our heart and possibly is the idol we worship.

Jesus said, "It is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven." Why? Because the "riches" become our god. The young man came to Jesus wanting eternal life. He did not want eternal life at the expense of giving up all his possessions. The reason? He had many possessions and those possessions gripped his heart.

If your income exceeds $30,000 annually, you are in the top 1% of the world's wealthiest people! If you are not generous with your wealth (giving a minimum of a tithe {10%}), I would question whether you actually understand the call of the gospel. Jesus said multiple times, "you cannot serve God and money".

Jesus taught us the purpose of money is to expand His kingdom. It is the best investment of all. It is an eternal investment.

Be Generous.