Gò0dNews for Men Making a Purchase or Hedging a Future?
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by Brian Branam
hen you “treasure” material things, you are not just purchasing items, you’re hedging a future. What are you buying?
Are you buying your child a coat, or are you trying to
assure their acceptance? Is this a vacation or your ultimate happiness? Is that a video
Bible Study and Challenge Read Matthew 6:19-21 • List the commands. Obey them. • List the promises. Believe them. • List the principles. Apply them. Evaluate your last major purchase. Write out the
game or your ploy to pacify your child? Are you driving a car, or is that the statement about who you are with heated seats and a sunroof? When we place greater treasure on the things of God, we realize that games are fun, but they can’t replace the time I spend with my kids. A vacation is nice, but it doesn’t solve my problems. When your treasure is not in a brand name, you can buy your kid a coat because it keeps them warm. You help them see that their identity comes from a deeper place. When our treasure is in Christ, we realize what we are buying. It’s just stuff. Material things are nice to have, but they can’t possibly perform at “treasure” status. Whether the mug costs $40 or $4, the coffee I pour out of it tastes the same.
reasons you chose that item above the others. Could you have waited to make the purchase or did you purchase it on a whim? Was there any thought process in your decision that reflected your relationship with Christ? How does your overall spending over the last month reflect your relationship with Christ? What needs to change?
When my treasure is in Christ, I can buy cheaper and only help your sanity, but it will save you a lot of money.
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About The Author
not feel cheapened. Having your treasure in Him will not Brian Branam is the Pastor of Liberty Baptist Church, a multi-site church in NW Georgia. For more of his material visit www.FeelMyFaith.com.
