Matthew 6:19-21 “Do not store up for
yourselves treasures on earth, where
moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for
yourselves treasures in heaven, where
neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for
where your treasure is, there
your heart will be also.” (NASB)
Hello,
The word investment is powerful. We use it to convey the use
of time, money, or other resources in the immediate time frame for a hopeful
gain of return later. Sometimes we feel that gain is a sure thing, other times
we admit is a bit of a gamble.
I have no problem with investment….my issue is how quickly
all of us have used the word investment as an excuse to do what we want to do.
How much time have you “invested” into things that don’t matter later? How many
resources have you put into things under the guise of investment, but you
really know deep down that it is just about you and right now – and has nothing
to do with later. Hey – even some of that is OK, but let’s call it what it is
and not mix it with real investment.
I don’t want to get too picky here – but often times we use
the word investment and it becomes a defense barrier to others. After all, how
can someone argue against a good investment? But is that choice we are making
really an investment…? Or is it an excuse to do what you want and not have to
have accountability? These things do matter – no difference how much time or
other resources you have, they are all limited! We must use our resources well,
and part of that process will be improved when we true up our definition of
investment.
Have a blessed day,
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