There was once a woman who married a very powerful, influential man. This man loved her with all his heart, even though she held no status or money herself. After a few years, she began to get frustrated and disillusioned. When he asked her what was wrong, she replied, "Don't you love me?" He replied, "Of course I do!" She cried, "Then why haven't you given me more money? Why haven't you gotten my boss to give me a promotion? Why am I stuck driving an older, used car?" Taken aback, the man replied, "I've given you a house, food, transportation... everything you need to live your life." She shook her head and said, "No... I want more. I want more money, power, recognition... if you truly loved me, you'd give me these things. I thought that was why you married me!"
When put into this context, I imagine that most everyone reading this is probably a bit disgusted with the woman's behavior. Such is the behavior of those subscribing to the Prosperity (or "Health & Wealth") gospel. It is the behavior of a mercenary.
But we all instinctively know that if a relationship is truly based on love, then the reward for pursuing your spouse IS your spouse. We have a modern-day, pop culture term for people who pursue someone for more than just themselves: "Gold diggers."
Christ did not die to give you treasures that most & rust destroy. He died to give you Himself.
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So true.
I find it interesting how much we expect from God; as if we're entitled to anything. He died for us so that we could be with Him, but we lose sight of that and then blame Him when things don't go our way, as if He's given us nothing.
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