I was reminded today of the true value of things as compared to the joy of love. Don't get me wrong- I enjoy having possessions, but after looking at this picture, suddenly I once again became aware of the importance of love in life. As far as money goes, here are a couple of passages from the New Testament...
1 Timothy, Chapter 6
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out. 8 But having food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
Hebrews, Chapter 13
5 Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.” 6 So that with good courage we say,
“The Lord is my helper. I will not fear.
What can man do to me?”
“The Lord is my helper. I will not fear.
What can man do to me?”
No matter how little you may have in this world, if you are loved- then you are rich beyond compare!!!!