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) Read more »
