Too Many Masters -- Part 2

Too Many Masters -- Part 2

"For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." Luke 12:34

Yesterday I shared with you a devotional by Chris Tiegreen that taught us the principle that we cannot serve two masters. Our hearts are idol factories, and if we are honest, we too often allow those idols to become the driving factors in our lives.

Today's devotional builds on this theme by addressing the issues of our heart. What we value most we treasure. Dr. Henry Blackaby shares this insight on identifying where your treasure is:

What you value most you treasure. Where you spend your time and your money is your treasure. Whatever dominates your conversation is what you treasure. What others know you for is a good indication of what your treasure is.

Most Christians are quick to claim that God is their first priority. Yet often their actions reveal that a their treasure is not God but the things of this world. Some Christians find it difficult to discuss their relationship with God, but they can chatter easily about their family, friends, or hobbies.

Some find it impossible to rise early to spend time alone with God, but they willingly get up at dawn to pursue a hobby. Some find it difficult to give an offering to God but readily spend on lavish recreation. Some boldly approach strangers to sell a product, yet they are painfully timid of telling others about their Savior. Some give hundreds of hours to serve volunteer organizations but feel they have no time available to serve God.

If you are unsure of where your treasure is, examine where you spend your available time and money. Reflect on what it is you most enjoy thinking about and discussing. Ask your friends to tell you what you think is most important to you. Ask your children to list the things most valuable to you. It may surprise you to know what others consider to be YOUR treasure! -- from Experiencing God -- The Devotional

So my brothers, where is YOUR treasure today? Good question to ask yourself. -- Bill Welte is President and CEO of America's KESWICK

Digging Deeper: Proverbs 29; Job 14-16; Acts 9:22-43

Dig This Quote: To fall in love with God is the greatest of all romances; To seek Him, the greatest adventure; To find him, the greatest human achievement.-Augustine

Determined Digging: Level 1 - Proverbs 23:17; Level 2 - Psalm 100