Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.
Luke 12:15
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Life isn't possessions
Someone asked Jesus to settle an inheritance dispute with his brother. Jesus refused to be the arbiter. Instead he warned about something deeper.
Your life doesn't depend on what you own. Not even when you own a lot. It's a simple sentence, but it collides with almost everything our culture tells us.
Question for today
What do I think I need in order to really live?
Prayer
Lord, keep me from greed. Teach me that my life is more than my things, my salary and my plans. Amen.