Tell those rich in this world's wealth
to quit being so full of themselves
and so obsessed with money,
which is here today and gone tomorrow.
Tell them to go after God,
who piles on all the riches we could ever manage—
to do good,
to be rich in helping others,
to be extravagantly generous.
If they do that,
they'll build a treasury that will last,
gaining life that is truly life.
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Very true! The treasures that we laid up in heaven are the treasures that will life eternally. All the things that we have here on earth will soon to pass!
Blessings!
how true! i know of a person who is so obsessed with money. he actually wanted to show other people how "rich" he is. yeah right! i wonder how he'll be when all these are taken away from him...
Oh.....That's so good! Sometimes that Message translation just hit you right in the heart! Love it! What a wonderful image Karen too! Our hearts will drag on the ground if they are not in focused on the right things....LOVE it! A blessing!
peace,
lori
Love this verse and word-picture! If only I would really go after God the way I chase after other things . . . blessing upon blessing from Him is what I really want. Have a beautiful WFW.
Good post, Karen. Our sermon at church last week was based on Matthew 6 - "do not store up treasures on earth..."
So many (myself included) have tried to store up treasures here, and in today's economic times, many are suffering.
This is a timely message we can all benefit from hearing.
Blessings,
Joan
Love it! Happy WFW!!
Amen. Great picture. Great scripture.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
that is such a blessing thank you for your word for Wed, God bless you and stop by visit me at http://bakinnbitsbarbara.blogspot.com/ Lots of hugs Barbara
What a cute picture - I love the coloring AND the way it goes so well with your encouraging Bible verses! I especially love that last line - it is SO true. Being in Christ truly is "life that is truly life!" Thank you for a delightful Word-Filled Wednesday! :)
PS - Is that one of your sweet grandchildren? :)
Tell them to "go after God."
Only in him can we find enough treasure to last a lifetime and beyond.
Chasing hard after him this morning~elaine
love this one Karen, what a beautiful picture and what a great translation!
happy WFW!
Amen! Thank you for sharing this much needed subject.
Great message for today!
Love this. So true. Love the red too.
Ginger
So True! The only way to be truly happy is to Love God first and others second. That sums it up.
I love this..."go after God". I want to drop everything and go after God!! Great verse and pic. Blessings.
Karen, this post speaks truth, thank you for sharing. Blessings.
Karen,
THIS WAS AWESOME!!! Did you do this?
Blessings to you this WFW♥
Beautiful verse and picture.
What a cute shot! Love the verse, too! ;)
A precious, WFW, Karen ~
LOVE the message. Especially that verse. Personally, I think God is better than all the money in the world...
Love the heart picture Karen. And yes,the focus should be on relationship with God ...not money.
Hugs to you,
Debbie
I love this verse and picture, Karen. I'm crazy about red, which you would not know from my blog because lately it's all about turquoise with me, but this is a beautiful picture.
This verse is so true. I love the Word of God.
Oh yes! Tell them that the love of God will fill the deepest most inner part of their hearts that long for something that their money cannot buy! Tell them......
Hey girl...... glad you like the changes I have made to my blog.. it is a bit softer........
Sending spring time blessings
Blessings Karen...Ohhh such wisdom in the Word of God!!! How precious your photo! How good The Message brings us to the heart of the matter and how vividly you depicted "Life that is truly Life!" Going after God with all the gusto...all His riches far outweigh anything of this world! How timely with "taxes" due... (lol) no I meant in the times we are living! May you gain the riches and treasures that last!
(((hugs))) my friend & peace ~ Peggy
That picture is adorable! I love how the red pops out! And the scripture is a very good choice!
I just found your blog. I like it very much.
God is our wealth. Thanks for the reminder :)
Hi Karen,
Lovely picture and verses :) This is a precious reminder that our treasure is in heaven and eternal. Take care and have a blessed week!
Warm regards,
Nancie
Are we not crazy when we live as if we could take it with us.
Great reminder.
love your word filled Wednesdays
Beautiful verse! Amen
I love this post ! This is truth that we need to keep in our hearts.
Blessings,
~Myrna
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