Luke 12:15 - A man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions

Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."

And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

In these verses, Jesus is addressing two brothers fighting over their inheritance. He gives them a strong warning about thinking that their possessions can give their life worth and ultimate value.

Greed grips are hearts when we place material things (or anything) in the place of God and his ultimate approval and blessings in our life. We have been given the very best God has to offer in the form of his Son!

Today's commentary by: Caesar Kalinowski, Pastor, Soma Communities

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Proverbs 15:32 - He who ignores discipline despises himself

He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

Refusing to listen to godly instruction and discipline oneself is self-destructive. While it is a natural reaction to be defensive to corrective counsel, the wise will accept and heed such godly correction and discipline from their friends and fellow believers.

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