People today spend so much money to add value to their life, never knowing that the real way we add value to our life doesn't require money...but character.
Do you remember the old bumper sticker, “He who dies with the most toys wins?” The real truth is that he who dies with the most toys, just dies.
“It matters so little how much you may own; the places you been or the people you known. It all comes to nothing, when placed at His feet; they’re nothin’ to Jesus, just memories to keep” (lyrics by Lanny Wolfe).
Value added living does not consist of Mercedes, Monarch motorhomes, private airplanes and large bank accounts.
I realize you know that and I maybe preaching to the choir.
However, before you move on, there is a significant principle that is often overlooked or missed entirely.
It is a teaching Jesus gave in Luke 16:10-12.
Jesus said, “He that is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much… The one who is trustworthy in handling worldly wealth will be trusted with true riches… The one who is faithful in handling someone else’s property will receive property of their own” [my paraphrase].
Now that is value added living.
Everyone can increase the value of their life in three simple, yet not so easy, steps.
When these steps are followed, your life will be filled with purpose and depression is driven out the door.
1. Learn the great value in being faithful – consistently faithful – in doing the very little things.
Read your Bible and pray every day.
Consistently participate in Sunday worship; Bible studies and christian fellowship.
Keep the car washed and vacuumed regularly.
Spend time giving your wife (or hubby) and your children undivided attention, quality conversation and personal time without the television, cell phone or iPad.
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