I often think about how much easier life would be if I were rich, if I hit the lottery. If we all drove nice cars, lived in nice houses without payments, and left our kids a big inheritance.
For when they die, they take nothing with them. Their wealth will not follow them into the grave. Psalms 49:17
Having money only solves your money problems.
While money is a necessity that eases life’s burdens, it must never become our priority. Our relationship with Christ and others should always be our number 1 priority.
‘19 “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them, and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. 20Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. 21Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. Matthew 6:19-21
A spiritual inheritance outlasts a physical one.
Am I setting a good example today? Am I leading as a true servant? How am I living not just for myself, but for others? What kind of spiritual inheritance am I going to leave for others?
‘I, too, try to please everyone in everything I do. I don’t have to do what is best for me; I do what is best for others so that many may be saved.’ 1 Corinthians 10:33
I don’t just do what is best for me.
When I die, I pray my daily walk with Christ points others toward salvation. May I give so much of myself that I leave behind a legacy of love—and perhaps a smile—knowing I lived for their gain, not my own.
Maybe they will also say something like Jack Handey’s quote.
“I hope that when I die, people say about me, ‘Boy, that guy sure owed me a lot of money'”. Jack Handey
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