Right Desires
16 Jan
The desire to acquire treasures is not wrong, as long as we are storing them in heaven and not on earth.
[19] “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, [20] but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.
(Matthew 6:19-20 ESV)
The desire for joy and pleasure is not wrong, as long as we seek it in God and not in the world.
[11] You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
(Psalm 16:11 ESV)
The desire to be great is not wrong, if we desire to be great in the Kingdom of God and not in the world.
[43] But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, [44] and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all.
(Mark 10:43-44 ESV)
The desire to be praised is not wrong, as long as it’s from God and not men.
The Pharisee's "loved the praise of men more than the praise of God" (John 12:43 KJV).
