March 02 2006
Psa 119:71-72 KJV It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes. (72) The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
It is easy to figure what is important for people. All you have to do is look at what they would readily invest their hard-earned cash in. Would they invest it on more refined food, richer personal belongings, more valuable jewelry, a surplus of entertainment? Or maybe it could it be on satisfying the whims of a girl from whom you desire favors? Or do they invest it on their children’s education, the needs of their of communities, or on whatever would allow them to take a part in the preaching of the Gospel?
Jesus tells us,” Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”(Luke 12:34). It is strength and a virtue to be able to see greater value in the trials that afflict us and sometimes make us poor just because they help us learn God’s statutes. It shows that learning God’s law is more important than their own enrichment, pleasure and comfort.
David certainly lived that. In his many conquests, he amassed a great wealth. Also, people willingly gave to him out of thankfulness. But most of this wealth was set aside towards the expenses and enrichment of the Temple that his son would someday build as the Jewish religious center (1 Chron 28:11-19). Also, because Solomon did not value personal wealth and comfort first, but rather his responsibilities as king, God gave him all the other also (2 Chron 1:6-12).
Let us praise and thank God for everything He brings our way that helps us get closer to Him. Let us value the lessons that we learn through affliction more that the greatest treasures of gold and silver the world has to offer.
Phi 3:7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
Phi 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
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