33 Wisdom for Living

Matthew 6:1-34; Luke 11:34-36; 12:22-34
TBC Book Two, Chapter 33
Jesus shook his head at what he was seeing: The people who were supposed to be spiritual leaders acted like they were doing good things, but they did them for the wrong reasons. This bothered him so much that he gathered his disciples so he could talk to them.

“When you do a good deed or a spiritual practice,” Jesus said, “don’t do it so others will think well of you. For example, when you give to the needy, do it secretly. . . .

Then Jesus spoke about the things that trap people’s souls: “Don’t spend your life trying to store up treasures on earth, things that will perish, things that can be stolen. Instead, store up treasures in heaven, things that won’t perish and can never be stolen. Remember, where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. . . .

Your heavenly father knows your needs. Seek first his kingdom. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 33, for the rest of the story.)​

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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: Greatness is concerned with giving, not getting, pleasing God, not exalting self. Bottom line: No worries.
     A promise to cling to: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Lay Your Burden Down  Chuck Girard     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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