Why do thieves steal? They are after things. Why do politicians accept bribes? They are after things. Why do young hoodlums attack and even kill a teenage boy for his athletic shoes? They are after things. Why does a women sell her body? She is after things. She wants to maintain a certain lifestyle. Why do businesses cut corners, cook the books, and pad their invoices? They are after things. Why does a drug dealer peddle his product to young kids and get them addicted? He is after things. The lure of things is so powerful that even many Kingdom citizens who once were serious about their walk with God and their righteous positioning have been seduced by it. Once they could be seen at the church building every time the doors were open, at worship, at prayer meeting, at Bible study, participating in ministry projects. Now, however, they are almost never around. When you ask them why, they are always ready with an excuse: Well, you know how it is. Times are tough. The economy is on the ropes and Ive got to build my business. I dont have time for church right now. Ive got to turn a profit. When I make a little more money, Ill come back and bless God with a portion. Or, I have to work as much overtime as I can get. We just bought a new car and I have to make sure we can meet the payments. Or, I had to take a second job because my regular job doesnt pay enough, and with my new job I have to work on Sundays. On the surface these may sound like reasonable arguments, but in reality they take the EXACT OPPOSITE POSITION TO JESUS WHEN HE SAID, Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. These folks have gotten things TOPSY-TURVY. THEY HAVE STOPPED SEEKING THE KINGDOM AND RIGHTEOUSNESS AND BEGUN WORKING FOR THINGS THAT SHOULD BE ADDED. And in so doing THEY MOVE OUT OF POSITION AND SHUT THEMSELVES OFF FROM ACCESS TO THE BLESSINGS, BENEFITS, FAVOR, PROTECTION, AND PROMOTION THAT BELONG BY RIGHT TO EVERY KINGDOM CITIZEN. Remember, however, that the active, ongoing pursuit of righteousness is the KEY to access. INSTEAD OF HONORING AND OBEYING THE GOD OF ALL THINGS, THEY HAVE INSTEAD MADE THINGS THEIR GOD. If only we would learn to heart the truth and wisdom of the ancient Hebrew proverb that says, The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, and He adds no trouble to it (Prov. 10:22)! PROSPERITY WITHOUT PRESSURE! WEALTH WITHOUT WORRY! TREASURE WITHOUT TROUBLE! THESE ARE THE REALITIES WHEN WE LIVE ON KINGDOM LAND AND ABIDE BY THE LAWS OF THE KING WHO OWNS IT ALL. Remember, the Kingdom contains everything that Kingdom citizens need. And ALL Kingdom citizens have access by RIGHT OF CITIZENSHIP to ALL things of the Kingdom AS LONG AS THEY PURSUE THE KINGDOM AND RIGHTEOUSNESS AND NOT THINGS THEMSELVES. This is the cure for the dangerously seductive power of things.
Posted on: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 00:00:08 +0000
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