WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE

Today's reading: Proverbs 16

"It is better to be poor and godly than rich and dishonest." Proverbs 16:8 NLT

Just last night we were discussing this same principle in prayer meeting.

The verse we were studying came from James 1:9, 'Christians who are poor should be glad, for God has honored them.'

How often have you prayed, Lord, make me poor so I can better serve You?

Might your answer, like mine, be, Never?

I think we 'get' the premise of the statement, but don't want to actually live it out.

We want to serve God-- comfortably.

We want to give to God-- with plenty left over for ourselves.

We want to honor God-- while still living in ease.

We want to surrender to God-- but still hold the reins.

We want to be 'poor in spirit'--but rich in wealth, honor, possessions and admiration of others.

I'm not sure both are possible. I don't think we can have a little of each.

I don't see that Jesus lived that way while He walked here on earth.

So, what do we want more?