TO THE BIBLE: Luke 12:15 NIV
“…He (Jesus) said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.””
LET’S TALK
Matilda was about writing her Physics exams when it dawned on her that she didn’t have a good scientific calculator. She was actually given the money to get a good one from her dad, but she spent it on acquiring the latest earrings without considering her need for a calculator. And that really affected her performance in the exam.
As a young Christian, you shouldn’t crave for or long after material possessions, for life is not defined by what you have, but by who you are. This is the reason you must invest in your personality. Who you are inside; the quality of your personality—that’s what counts, not the abundance of your material possessions! Consciously invest in yourself. Invest in your mind and in your character. When you build your personality to become a young lad or lady of substance and character, your greatness in life will be inevitable; you’ll surely have the things that others run after. But if you don’t invest in your personality to be great inside, no matter what you amass in terms of material possessions you’ll surely fade away.
I encourage you to take investing in your personality seriously! Be committed to improving your character by building yourself with the right and necessary materials. Remember, when you’re great inside, nothing will stop that greatness from manifesting on the outside.
Go Deeper
Matthew 6:31-33 CEV; Luke 12:15
Pray
Dear Lord, thank you for the wisdom I’ve received today, which teaches me to consciously invest in my spirit, my mind and my personality so that I can influence the world around me. I pray that you’ll help me impact my world with the investment of my personality, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Colossians 1:1-23, Isaiah 25-26
TWO YEAR
John 4:19-29, 1 Kings 13
Act
Wherever you find yourself, don’t join the crowd of hustlers; be committed to improving your spirit! That way, you’re setting your sail for a glorious future. Also, become interested in educative and informative materials that’ll improve your mind.