We might want a better car, a nicer home, or even a backyard pool. But we never need to seek these things at the expense of others, or let them get in the way of seeking God's kingdom. A friend of mine decided several years ago to forego building a summer home in Colorado. They had all the money saved. They had the lot picked out and purchased. But they decided that if they built that place he wouldn't be able to teach his Sunday School class; it would get in the way of his pursuit of God's mission.
May gold, silver or apparel never get in the way of my witness or God's rule and reign in my life.
