The Biggest Distractor In Life…

We all struggle with the pull of this world for towards money. It appeals to us because we think it gives us more power, more options, or the ability to be self-sufficient. In reality, it does none of those. Money is the biggest distractor in life. It takes up so much of our thought life. It dictates so much of our priorities that we lose sight of what’s really of value in this life: time and people. Wisdom and knowledge are free, well, not exactly. Wisdom and knowledge come at a cost, not a financial one, but one of a time, relationships, and adversity. What costs us these turning points are the very things that open our eyes to truth. Knowledge will only take you so far, and without God, it takes you in the wrong direction (pride). Look at education for example. If education solves the world’s problems, why do we still have the same problems? Wisdom is when experience marries knowledge. It forms a bond, that with God’s help, transforms you. It proves to us that gold and silver have their place, but not at the center of our lives. Pursuing God restores the spiritual insight we lose through our selfish pursuit of transient, worldly things. This knowledge and wisdom helps us help others in this life. It comes through time, trials, and tribulations. Treat it as gold, and you’ll find yourself valuing “mammon” less and less. It will lead you away from evil, and keep you safe. It’s only possible through seeking God with your whole heart.

16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver! 17 The path of the virtuous leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe. Proverbs 16:16-17