Flea Market

Well, I’ve been to some flea markets myself, and I have purchased my share of useless stuff. In fact many of us have. That’s what garage sales are for right? Getting rid of all those things that we purchased on a whim? Well let me ask you, are you wondering around the world as if it were your flea market, doing whatever you want to do with your life? Have you been living contrary to the way God would want you to live, in search for that temporal pleasure, in search of that worldly lifestyle? If so then I think you should realize that this pursuit will not go without consequence.

As we look into the book of Genesis we see that Adam and eve were given the best of the best. The best fruits, the best vegetables, and even the best life. They were free to do what they desired, but God gave them one condition, telling them to stay away from one tree, and  one piece of Fruit. We know the story, Eve was tempted by the devil, and she took a bite. And rather than tasting the taste of wonderful fruit, she tasted disobedience to God, She tasted separation from God, and as a result she and Adam were banished from the garden.

This is a story that all of us have heard and read in our Bibles on many occasions, but let me ask you, are you living your life in the same way? You see this life gives us plenty of opportunity to gather the things of the world. The lust for power, money, and riches are things that all of us have been tempted to chase at one time or another; but let me warn you; stay away…

This world is not your flea market. We cannot just live any way we want or feel like. God desires that we would live with the mindset of pleasing Him, and Him alone. So if you have developed a mindset to please yourself without considering the consequences, I encourage you to stop. Turn your eyes to the Lord, and chase him and him alone. Not only will you enjoy your life, but you won’t be kicked out of heaven, in fact you’ll be able to confidently say that you’ve got a place reserved for you in kingdom of God.

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