Fear of Missing Out.
"Do not love the world, nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him" (1 John 2:15).
When God saves someone, their focus changes. They are less and less enamored with the things of this world. Their eyes are lifted heavenward.
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Matthew 6:19-21)
It becomes an attitude change, a heart change, and one that covers the whole of life, not just material treasures. It is not an anti-wealth thing. God's people are encouraged to earn, save and accumulate, to be good managers and good stewards. God is concerned that the possessions don't possess us and prevent us from obtaining true treasure in Him.
On that last day, all of the earthly treasures we have spent so much energy and time storing up and trying so hard to increase and hang on to, will fade away and slip out of our hands. ALL of it. There is nothing we can do about it, we simply cannot hold on to our earthly treasures. So all of our seemingly comforting, often idolatrous, thoughts about our treasure and of "getting more" are a waste.
For both rich and poor, and all those in between, the reality of this fallen life is that we all desire, pine for, and focus much of our energy and thoughts on getting things which have zero lasting impact on us or value to us, often to the detriment of things with lasting joy or value (such as relationships with people and God).
We tend toward loving the things of this world, not just the stuff, but prideful things like praise, reputation, glory. These things can drive us as much as the accumulation and preservation of money and assets.
Both the "haves" and the "have nots" experience a sort of fear of missing out on something (FOMO). This is a false FOMO, as we really miss out on nothing when that last day arrives because it is all gone anyway. Every human being takes the same amount of earthly treasure with them.
What if there was treasure you could never lose and you could enjoy forever! I know of such a treasure. There is a treasure map to get there and the journey to get the treasure is about as fulfilling as you can get in this difficult but short fallen life.
You can join this journey. There are no joining fees. It is challenging and exciting. And if you trust the Leader of the expedition you are assured of success! There is only one Leader and his name is the key to a successful journey to secure this treasure. That name is Jesus Christ, or Jesus the Messiah. You can start studying the map right away, and learn all about this treasure hunt, in the book we call the Holy Bible.
You will need faith to succeed, so read with a sense of trust rather than doubt. After all, which treasure is worth your trust, the one you can't take with you, or the one you cannot lose? Do you trust temporary man or everlasting God? Will you have FOMO centered on treasure which is worthless and temporary, or on treasure which is priceless and eternal?
Photo and reflection by Craig Manners.
"Do not love the world, nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him" (1 John 2:15).
When God saves someone, their focus changes. They are less and less enamored with the things of this world. Their eyes are lifted heavenward.
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Matthew 6:19-21)
It becomes an attitude change, a heart change, and one that covers the whole of life, not just material treasures. It is not an anti-wealth thing. God's people are encouraged to earn, save and accumulate, to be good managers and good stewards. God is concerned that the possessions don't possess us and prevent us from obtaining true treasure in Him.
On that last day, all of the earthly treasures we have spent so much energy and time storing up and trying so hard to increase and hang on to, will fade away and slip out of our hands. ALL of it. There is nothing we can do about it, we simply cannot hold on to our earthly treasures. So all of our seemingly comforting, often idolatrous, thoughts about our treasure and of "getting more" are a waste.
For both rich and poor, and all those in between, the reality of this fallen life is that we all desire, pine for, and focus much of our energy and thoughts on getting things which have zero lasting impact on us or value to us, often to the detriment of things with lasting joy or value (such as relationships with people and God).
We tend toward loving the things of this world, not just the stuff, but prideful things like praise, reputation, glory. These things can drive us as much as the accumulation and preservation of money and assets.
Both the "haves" and the "have nots" experience a sort of fear of missing out on something (FOMO). This is a false FOMO, as we really miss out on nothing when that last day arrives because it is all gone anyway. Every human being takes the same amount of earthly treasure with them.
What if there was treasure you could never lose and you could enjoy forever! I know of such a treasure. There is a treasure map to get there and the journey to get the treasure is about as fulfilling as you can get in this difficult but short fallen life.
You can join this journey. There are no joining fees. It is challenging and exciting. And if you trust the Leader of the expedition you are assured of success! There is only one Leader and his name is the key to a successful journey to secure this treasure. That name is Jesus Christ, or Jesus the Messiah. You can start studying the map right away, and learn all about this treasure hunt, in the book we call the Holy Bible.
You will need faith to succeed, so read with a sense of trust rather than doubt. After all, which treasure is worth your trust, the one you can't take with you, or the one you cannot lose? Do you trust temporary man or everlasting God? Will you have FOMO centered on treasure which is worthless and temporary, or on treasure which is priceless and eternal?
Photo and reflection by Craig Manners.
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