I have been thinking about this particular bible verse quite a bit lately. It saddens me to realize that many of my extended family members are living this evil, yet preaching against it. They are making such a show and a fuss to seem good, but in their hearts they are being evil by placing the utmost importance in stuff.
Not only are they making objects the center of their world, but they are using other people's money to do that. I am not privy to the rules of the mom and dad/grandma and grandpa paycheck system and I was once mad about this. I felt jipped. But now, I feel free from this binding emotional contract to depend on someone else's money to obtain objects to which there will always be bigger and better. My heart is free from this weight that they carry and I am truly glad.
However, I am also saddened for my family. I see that it is slowly ripping the ties that bind us together apart. It has been a long time coming and I will try my best to not be a part of the harsh words and hurtful actions that will ensue. In a way it feels good to realize what the problem is, but I wish I knew a way to stop it from happening. If I speak my mind, I am worried that I will become the target and the scape goat. So for the time being, I will sit back and observe while trying to offer the emotional support I can without becoming a part of the problem.
Do you have the most expensive purse on the block or peace in your heart?
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