In the world many things are accounted as valuable. Treasures of jewels, precious metals, ores, land, money, wealth of every kind. Yet all of these pass - or more accurately, we pass away and cannot take our possessions with us. What then can we take with us when we die? Could it be the goodness we leave behind, the kindnesses we showed that are remembered, the gifts of time, prayer, food, and patience that made the life of others richer.
Today a friend aged 88 years, died. May the Lord grant her eternal rest. What she left behind is her goodness remembered by those who knew her. And remembered by God. The Lord, Jesus Christ, taught us
Today a friend aged 88 years, died. May the Lord grant her eternal rest. What she left behind is her goodness remembered by those who knew her. And remembered by God. The Lord, Jesus Christ, taught us
Do not choose to store up for yourselves treasures on earth: where rust and moth consume, and where thieves break in and steal. Instead, store up for yourselves treasures in heaven: where neither rust nor moth consumes, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there also is your heart. The lamp of your body is your eye. If your eye is wholesome, your entire body will be filled with light. But if your eye has been corrupted, your entire body will be darkened. If then the light that is in you is darkness, how great will that darkness be! No one is able to serve two masters. For either he will have hatred for the one, and love the other, or he will persevere with the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.
Matthew 6:19-24
Goodness matters. It ought to be our lasting desire and constant work.Matthew 6:19-24
