i want more

deerhunter1224 · 07-23-2006, 11:56 AM

I want more in my life bigger and better things. Women, fast cars, more land, bigger house etc. Then I stop and think no I should be happy with what I have. Is this just human nature to just want more?

Alex The Hawk · 07-23-2006, 12:17 PM

Mat 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? [/align]

Grasshopper13 · 07-23-2006, 12:31 PM

Matthew 19: 16 Now behold, one came and said to Him, "œGood Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?" 17 So He said to him, "œWhy do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments." 18 He said to Him, "œWhich ones?" Jesus said, "œ "˜You shall not murder,"™ "˜You shall not commit adultery,"™ "˜You shall not steal,"™ "˜You shall not bear false witness,"™ 19 "˜Honor your father and your mother,"™ and, "˜You shall love your neighbor as yourself."™"20 The young man said to Him, "œAll these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack?" 21 Jesus said to him, "œIf you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me." 22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

Riches and possessions in this current world are neither good or bad. Your use of what God has made you a steward of is the key. You must learn to put God first, others next and yourself last if you would be truly happy.

GH

The Rev · 07-23-2006, 12:56 PM

Theres nothing wrong with wanting nice things, that's the american way. However everything mustbeinthe proper persective and in order.
Never put the cart before the horse!

Mt 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

onthemend · 07-23-2006, 02:03 PM

Seeking God, being among the Chosen is no guarantee of material gain, or wealth.

The Rev · 07-23-2006, 04:01 PM

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ORIGINAL: onthemend

Seeking God, being among the Chosen is no guarantee of material gain, or wealth.

Very true, I never said that.By seeking God first, the importance of material things diminish. God will supply all your need Phil 4: 19.By putting God firstourgoals and motives change.
Remembering to who much is given, much is required.

Chuck7 · 07-23-2006, 05:01 PM

I want more in my life bigger and better things
deerhunter.

It's our carnal nature..we all do at times. Look what it did for Adam and Eve. They ate themselves right out of thier house and home.

Rebel Hog · 07-23-2006, 05:05 PM

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ORIGINAL: Chuck7

I want more in my life bigger and better things
deerhunter.

It's our carnal nature..we all do at times. Look what it did for Adam and Eve. They ate themselves right out of thier house and home.

And they never fell from Grace!

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Chuck7 · 07-23-2006, 05:13 PM

And they never fell from Grace!

Now that is interesting ...Reb.Do you think Adam and Eve will be in Heaven?

deerhunter1224 · 07-23-2006, 08:25 PM

My family owns some land. Do I feel like been blessed that this land is in my family, Yes I do. Each time I am out there either hunting or working the ground I just feel so lucky. Do I want more ground to farm. Yeah I want more. If it doesnt happen oh well still have the ground I have now. Women on the other hand is different. I want to be with one so badly. If not now ok thats cool. I want to be married some day. I do want a family some day.