A question I frequently ask myself. But what is it that I am trying to measure up to? The world’s standards? If I’m seeking to measure up to the world’s standards, I know the answer to my question and it’s, no, I do not measure up and I will NEVER measure up. The world always leaves us begging for more; more money, more fame, more power, more friends, more success, more belongings, more, more, more. But these worldly things will never be enough. The more we get, the more we want. So, do the world’s standards really matter? Deep in my heart and soul I’m confident that the world’s standards are irrelevant. Meaningless.
Why, then, do I continually measure myself by the world’s standards? Why is it so difficult to fight that temptation? We’ve become a culture of, “if it feels good, do it” and it feels good to have more. It feels good to have more money, more fame, more power, more success, and more belongings. Tread carefully though, because these things will only feel good for a short time until they will need to be replaced by something more. Things, they do not and will not last. Perhaps these things will provide instant or short-term gratification, but they will never last for an eternity. By what do you measure yourself?
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For me, it was never about material, it has always been about maintaining a quality of life where I can take care of this temple of God, as well as my families, however when out with friends, the measurement is “how do I behave without compromising my values?” so for me, it’s more of a stewardship of what I have, then a measurement of materials. However, I don’t believe it is a sin to want nice things, but if the nice things are becoming more important than serving the Lord, then that’s where some reflection or discernment come in. Thanks for reading.