If I align myself with the Truth, the Truth will set me free from all material possessions the world offers. It's hard not to spend my money on worthless possessions; to live with needs instead of wants. Why is it so easy to get caught up in wanting to buy something you absolutely don't need? Material possessions are such a great source for entertainment and distraction. I find it very difficult to fight the urge to want to buy something bigger, better, and newer, when what I already own is more than enough. I love new toys.
But if I was devoted to the Truth, then maybe I would be more charitable. Greed is such an obvious imperfection in my life. Only the Truth can tear it from my heart and replace it with the same generous heart that Jesus has. If that was to happen, maybe I would enjoy giving instead of taking. Maybe I would open my eyes and stop distracting myself with silly entertainments and see there is a world that has a lot of people with a lot of important needs. In Philippians 1:21 Paul says, "To live is Christ and to die is gain." I believe what he meant was that when you have Jesus, you have the all-satisfying source of your life. Because of that, you stop living for the things of the world. You don't need them and you know they won't fulfill you. Sure, they give you a moment's pleasure, but eventually they wear off and you need to replace them with something new. But not with the Truth, He satisfies a person forever.
If I was totally aligned with the Truth, I could give more of who I am and what I have, because I have already gained everything in Him.
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